<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://merrimackathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Merrimack College Athletics</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wvball</link><description>Latest news items for Merrimack College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://merrimackathletics.com/rss?path=wvball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Women's Volleyball Signs Four</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/12/15/womens-volleyball-signs-four.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/12/15/womens-volleyball-signs-four.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ken Nichols" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Nichols.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack women's volleyball coach Ken Nichols announced the signing of four student-athletes in the early signing period.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Nichols.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Nichols.jpg"><media:title>Ken Nichols</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Nichols.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15202</s:story_id></item><item><title>Merrimack Sees Five MAAC Teams Achieve a Perfect GSR</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/21/mens-soccer-merrimack-sees-five-maac-teams-achieve-a-perfect-gsr.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/21/mens-soccer-merrimack-sees-five-maac-teams-achieve-a-perfect-gsr.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aerial photo of Merrimack College athletic facilities" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/3/1/DSC_9516_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />North Andover, Ma.— The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has placed in the top three nationally in the latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Report with five Merrimack teams posting a perfect GSR of 100, as announced on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/1/DSC_9516_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/1/DSC_9516_copy.jpg"><media:title>Aerial photo of Merrimack College athletic facilities</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/1/DSC_9516_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15144</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Volleyball Has 10 Players Named to MAAC All-Academic Team</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-has-10-players-named-to-maac-all-academic-team.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-has-10-players-named-to-maac-all-academic-team.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WVB" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/20/MC_vs_SHU_W_VBall_102420250830-1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass – The MAAC announced the Women's Volleyball All-Academic Team on Thursday morning, Merrimack College saw 10 student athletes, the third most in the conference, selected to the team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/MC_vs_SHU_W_VBall_102420250830-1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/MC_vs_SHU_W_VBall_102420250830-1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>WVB</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/MC_vs_SHU_W_VBall_102420250830-1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15141</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Volleyball Goes Five Sets Against Niagara</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/15/womens-volleyball-womens-volleyball-goes-five-sets-against-niagara.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/15/womens-volleyball-womens-volleyball-goes-five-sets-against-niagara.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="baker" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/18/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0012.jpg" /><br /><br />NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The Merrimack College Women's Volleyball team faced Niagara this Saturday afternoon for their regular season finale. Falling in a 3-2 final, the Warriors saw an impressive effort from sophomore Mckenna Shotwell who tallied her 6th double-double in seven matches.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0012.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0012.jpg"><media:title>baker</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0012.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15134</s:story_id></item><item><title>Warriors Battle in Five Set Match</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-warriors-battle-in-five-set-match.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-warriors-battle-in-five-set-match.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="debonis" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/17/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0687_snY10.jpg" /><br /><br />Buffalo, N.Y.– The Merrimack College Women's volleyball team took on Canisius this Friday to start their final weekend of the regular season. Despite falling in a five-set marathon, Mckenna Shotwell recorded her 10th double-double of the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0687_snY10.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0687_snY10.jpg"><media:title>debonis</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/MC_vs_HC_W_VBall_09132024_0687_snY10.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15127</s:story_id></item><item><title>Warriors Look To Continue Historic Win Streak</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-warriors-look-to-continue-historic-win-streak.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-warriors-look-to-continue-historic-win-streak.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Group Celly" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/15/Vball_for_web_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara Falls, NY – The Merrimack College Women's volleyball team is set to finish their regular season in New York this weekend. The Warriors will take on the Griffs of Canisius University Friday, and then face the Purple Eagles of Niagara in their season finale. The Warriors are currently riding their longest win streak as a division 1 program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/Vball_for_web_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/Vball_for_web_copy.jpg"><media:title>Group Celly</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/Vball_for_web_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15120</s:story_id></item><item><title>Warriors Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day with a Win over St. Peter's</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-volleyball-warriors-volleyball-celebrates-senior-day-with-a-win-over-st-peter-s.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-volleyball-warriors-volleyball-celebrates-senior-day-with-a-win-over-st-peter-s.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WVB SENIOR" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/SC208803-1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — The Merrimack women's volleyball team sent its seniors off in thrilling fashion on Senior Day with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Saint Peter's (26–24, 22–25, 15–25, 25–15, 15–12).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/SC208803-1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/SC208803-1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>WVB SENIOR</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/SC208803-1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 17:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15107</s:story_id></item><item><title>Warriors Bounce Broncs for Three-Set Sweep</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-volleyball-warriors-bounce-broncs-for-three-set-sweep.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-volleyball-warriors-bounce-broncs-for-three-set-sweep.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Volleyball vs. Fairfield" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/26/Huddle.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Aubrey Baker once again led the charge in the Warriors Friday night matchup against the Broncs. Merrimack took home the MAAC victory in a three-set sweep 25-12, 25-12, 25-17.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/26/Huddle.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/26/Huddle.jpg"><media:title>Women's Volleyball vs. Fairfield</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/26/Huddle.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:06:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15101</s:story_id></item><item><title>Warriors to Play Last Two Home Games this Weekend</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-volleyball-warriors-to-play-last-two-homes-games-this-weekend.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-volleyball-warriors-to-play-last-two-homes-games-this-weekend.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aubrey Baker" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/Volleyabll_number_1.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College Women's volleyball team is set to take on the Broncs of Rider University this Friday and the Peacocks on Saturday for their final two home games of the season. The Warriors also look forward to honoring their graduating seniors during the pregame ceremonies.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/Volleyabll_number_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/Volleyabll_number_1.jpg"><media:title>Aubrey Baker</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/Volleyabll_number_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 19:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15097</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Volleyball Takes Three Set Sweep Over Iona</title><link>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-volleyball-takes-three-set-sweep-over-iona.aspx</link><guid>https://merrimackathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-volleyball-takes-three-set-sweep-over-iona.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB group" src="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_copy.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College Women's Volleyball team defended home court and completed the weekend sweep by defeating the Iona University Gaels in straight sets.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_copy.jpg" /><media:content url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_copy.jpg"><media:title>VB group</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://merrimackathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_copy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 19:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15082</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>