<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Wheaton College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for Wheaton College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Thursday's Wheaton softball doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow at Elmhurst is postponed</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/15/softball-thursdays-wheaton-softball-doubleheader-scheduled-for-tomorrow-at-elmhurst-is-postponed.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/15/softball-thursdays-wheaton-softball-doubleheader-scheduled-for-tomorrow-at-elmhurst-is-postponed.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Whitehead_Abby__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. - The CCIW softball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday, April 16 between Wheaton and Elmhurst University has been postponed. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Monday, April 20 at Salt Creek Park in Elmhurst. The first game of the doubleheader is slated to begin at 2:00 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Whitehead_Abby__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Whitehead_Abby__1_.jpg"><media:title>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Whitehead_Abby__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15349</s:story_id></item><item><title>Friday's softball doubleheader at Olivet is postponed to April 28</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/softball-fridays-softball-doubleheader-at-olivet-is-postponed-to-april-28.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/softball-fridays-softball-doubleheader-at-olivet-is-postponed-to-april-28.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Team.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. -- The Wheaton softball team's non-conference doubleheader against The University of Olivet that was scheduled for Friday, April 17 has been postponed due to unfavorable weather and field conditions. The Thunder and the Comets will now meet in their twinbill on Tuesday, April 28, with the two games scheduled for 3 PM & 5 PM local time in Michigan.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Team.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Team.jpg"><media:title>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Team.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15350</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thunder softball faces North Central in a doubleheader at Ruth Leedy Field</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softball-thunder-softball-has-an-altered-doubleheader-with-north-central.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softball-thunder-softball-has-an-altered-doubleheader-with-north-central.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nori Kang" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Kang.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. – Playing in one of three doubleheaders this week, the Wheaton Thunder competed against the North Central Cardinals on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was originally scheduled to be played in Naperville today, but due to the recent rainfall and unsuitable playing conditions at North Central College, the games were moved to Ruth Leedy Field. The Cardinals were victorious in both contests, winning game one 2-0, and earning the sweep with an 8-0 shutout in game two.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Kang.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Kang.jpg"><media:title>Nori Kang</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Kang.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15347</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball's doubleheader against North Central is moved to Ruth Leedy Field at 3 PM</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softballs-doubleheader-against-north-central-is-moved-to-ruth-leedy-field-at-3-pm.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softballs-doubleheader-against-north-central-is-moved-to-ruth-leedy-field-at-3-pm.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wheaton College Softball" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. -- Due to the recent rainfall and unsuitable playing conditions at North Central College, the Thunder softball team's doubleheader against the Cardinals that was scheduled for 4 & 6 PM in Naperville this evening has been moved to Wheaton's Ruth Leedy Field and will now take place at 3 & 5 PM on Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg"><media:title>Wheaton College Softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15345</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thunder softball falls in a doubleheader at Carthage</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/11/softball-thunder-softball-falls-in-a-doublheader-at-carthage.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/11/softball-thunder-softball-falls-in-a-doublheader-at-carthage.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mia Reinhard" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Reinhard.jpg" /><br /><br />Kenosha, Wis. – After splitting against the Carroll Pioneers on Wednesday, the Thunder softball team traveled north to Kenosha, Wisconsin to battle the Carthage Firebirds in a two-game series. The Firebirds extended their win streak to eight games with a sweep of the Thunder. Carthage won game one 10-3 and secured the sweep with an 8-1 victory in game two.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Reinhard.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Reinhard.jpg"><media:title>Mia Reinhard</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Reinhard.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15337</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thunder softball picks up first CCIW win in a doubleheader split against Carroll</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/8/softball-thunder-softball-picks-up-first-cciw-win-in-a-doubleheader-split-against-carroll.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/8/softball-thunder-softball-picks-up-first-cciw-win-in-a-doubleheader-split-against-carroll.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Shylah Dozeman" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/MHR36962.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. – After taking a short trip yesterday to take on the Benedictine Eagles, the Thunder softball team hosted the Carroll Pioneers for a conference doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. The Thunder took game one by a score of 5-1 while the Pioneers earned a 10-7 victory to split the season series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/MHR36962.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/MHR36962.jpg"><media:title>Shylah Dozeman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/MHR36962.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 23:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15333</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thunder softball competes at Benedictine</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/8/softball-thunder-softball-competes-at-benedictine.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/8/softball-thunder-softball-competes-at-benedictine.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Madeline Hillyer" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/Hillyer_Madeline14.jpg" /><br /><br />Lisle, Ill. – The Wheaton softball team traveled to nearby Benedictine University on Tuesday afternoon for a non-conference doubleheader against the Eagles. The hosts rallied in the final two innings to win the first game 6-3. BenU accomplished the  sweep with a 10-1 victory against the Thunder in the nightcap.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/Hillyer_Madeline14.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/Hillyer_Madeline14.jpg"><media:title>Madeline Hillyer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/Hillyer_Madeline14.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 01:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15331</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thunder softball team opens CCIW play against Illinois Wesleyan</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/4/softball-thunder-softball-team-opens-cciw-play-against-illinois-wesleyan.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/4/softball-thunder-softball-team-opens-cciw-play-against-illinois-wesleyan.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cate Welch" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/MHR32108.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton softball team (11-9, 0-2 CCIW) opened conference play on Friday with a rescheduled doubleheader at Ruth Leedy Field against Illinois Wesleyan (14-10, 4-0 CCIW). The Titans won the first game 10-3 and achieved the sweep with an 8-0 victory in five innings in the nightcap.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/MHR32108.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/MHR32108.jpg"><media:title>Cate Welch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/MHR32108.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15322</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wheaton softball schedule impacted by weather - Wheaton to host Illinois Wesleyan on Friday</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/2/softball-wheaton-softball-schedule-impacted-by-weather-wheaton-to-host-illinois-wesleyan-friday.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/2/softball-wheaton-softball-schedule-impacted-by-weather-wheaton-to-host-illinois-wesleyan-friday.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wheaton College Softball" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. - Spring weather in the Chicagoland area continues to impact the Wheaton softball schedule. Both Thunder doubleheaders for this week have been impacted]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg"><media:title>Wheaton College Softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:33:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15321</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wheaton softball schedule impacted by weather - Thursday's DH vs. Rockford is postponed</title><link>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/1/softball-wheaton-softball-schedule-impacted-by-weather-thursdays-dh-vs-rockford-is-postponed.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/1/softball-wheaton-softball-schedule-impacted-by-weather-thursdays-dh-vs-rockford-is-postponed.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wheaton College Softball" src="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, Ill. - Thursday's Wheaton softball games against Rockford University have been postponed due to weather. The Thunder and the Regents will now play a doubleheader at Ruth Leedy Field on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg"><media:title>Wheaton College Softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.wheaton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/3/19/Wheaton_Softball_gray.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:55:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15319</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>