<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://battlingbishops.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/rss.aspx?path=wlax</link><description>Latest news items for Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://battlingbishops.com/rss?path=wlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Grogan Earns IWLCA Great Lakes All-Region First Team Selection</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/5/15/womens-lacrosse-grogan-earns-iwlca-great-lakes-all-region-first-team-selection.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/5/15/womens-lacrosse-grogan-earns-iwlca-great-lakes-all-region-first-team-selection.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – On Friday afternoon, the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) released their All-Region teams for the 2026 season. Ohio Wesleyan University senior defender Abbie Grogan was named to the first team for the Great Lakes region. This is her third all-region honor and second-consecutive first-team selection, accompanying a second-team selection in 2024.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/WLAX_IWLCAAll-Region_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11107</s:story_id></item><item><title>Grogan Named to All-NCAC First Team, OWU Earns Four Overall Selections</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-lacrosse-grogan-named-to-all-ncac-first-team-owu-earns-four-overall-selections.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/5/6/womens-lacrosse-grogan-named-to-all-ncac-first-team-owu-earns-four-overall-selections.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_All-NCAC_2026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/WLAX_All-NCAC_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Ohio – The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) announced the all-conference teams for the 2026 women's lacrosse season on Wednesday afternoon. Ohio Wesleyan University senior defender Abbie Grogan was named to the All-NCAC First Team, with junior attacker Brie Colangelo earning an All-NCAC Second Team selection, and sophomore midfielder Emma Reynolds alongside freshman goalkeeper Morgan Leeper receiving spots on the All-NCAC Third Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/WLAX_All-NCAC_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/WLAX_All-NCAC_2026.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_All-NCAC_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/WLAX_All-NCAC_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11097</s:story_id></item><item><title>Frary Surpasses 100 Career Goals as Bishops Finish Season with Win at Oberlin</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/25/womens-lacrosse-frary-surpasses-100-career-goals-as-bishops-finish-season-with-win-at-oberlin.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/25/womens-lacrosse-frary-surpasses-100-career-goals-as-bishops-finish-season-with-win-at-oberlin.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04252026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/PDV20648.jpg" /><br /><br />OBERLIN, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team traveled to Oberlin for their season finale on Saturday evening, ending the year on a high note with a 15-10 win. The Battling Bishops wrap up the season 9-6 overall and 3-4 in the NCAC, dropping Oberlin to 10-7 and 1-6 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/PDV20648.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/PDV20648.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04252026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/PDV20648.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11074</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bishops Shut Down by John Carroll in Home Finale</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-lacrosse-bishops-shut-down-by-john-carroll-in-home-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/womens-lacrosse-bishops-shut-down-by-john-carroll-in-home-finale.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04212026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/PDV70731.jpg" /><br /><br />DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team hosted John Carroll for their final regular season home game at Selby Stadium on Tuesday. The Battling Bishops started strong – holding a 3-1 lead after the first quarter – but would be shut out for the final 46 minutes, ending in an 11-3 losing result.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/PDV70731.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/PDV70731.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04212026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/PDV70731.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:26:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11070</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ohio Wesleyan Celebrates 22nd Annual Dale Bruce Scholar-Athlete Awards</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/general-ohio-wesleyan-celebrates-22nd-annual-dale-bruce-scholar-athlete-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/general-ohio-wesleyan-celebrates-22nd-annual-dale-bruce-scholar-athlete-awards.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="GEN_DaleBruceAwards_2026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/0U6A0692-2_yiGwS.jpg" /><br /><br />DELAWARE, Ohio – On Thursday, Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics student-athletes, staff, administration, faculty, family, and friends gathered at the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for the 22nd annual Dale J. Bruce Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet. The annual event – named in honor of the late Dale Bruce '52, a football All-American who was a longtime supporter of Battling Bishops athletics – recognizes the top Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes for their work on the field of competition as well as in the classroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/0U6A0692-2_yiGwS.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/0U6A0692-2_yiGwS.jpg"><media:title>GEN_DaleBruceAwards_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/0U6A0692-2_yiGwS.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11068</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bishops Fall Just Short on Senior Day in Overtime Heartbreaker</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-lacrosse-bishops-fall-just-short-on-senior-day-in-overtime-heartbreaker.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-lacrosse-bishops-fall-just-short-on-senior-day-in-overtime-heartbreaker.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04182026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/PDV70047.jpg" /><br /><br />DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan women's lacrosse team braved the elements Saturday for a rain-soaked showdown with Wooster. Regulation wasn't enough to settle the score, as the Bishops and Fighting Scots remained deadlocked at 10-10 after 60 minutes of play. Unfortunately for the Red and Black, Wooster struck 31 seconds into overtime to secure the victory, 11-10.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/PDV70047.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/PDV70047.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04182026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/PDV70047.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11057</s:story_id></item><item><title>Red and Black Come Back to Beat DePauw 14-13</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/15/womens-lacrosse-red-and-black-come-back-to-beat-depauw-14-13.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/15/womens-lacrosse-red-and-black-come-back-to-beat-depauw-14-13.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04152026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/PDV20177.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENCASTLE, Ind. – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team traveled across state lines to meet up with DePauw on Wednesday night. The Tigers held a slight edge throughout the majority of the contest, but a late four-goal run was enough to put the Battling Bishops ahead in the end, 14-13.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/PDV20177.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/PDV20177.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04152026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/PDV20177.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11053</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bishops Overwhelm Tigers in 21-2 Home Rout</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/10/womens-lacrosse-bishops-overwhelm-tigers-in-21-2-home-rout.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/10/womens-lacrosse-bishops-overwhelm-tigers-in-21-2-home-rout.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04102026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/PDV20723-1.jpg" /><br /><br />DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team welcomed Wittenberg to town on Friday, aiming to snap their three-game skid. The Battling Bishops did just that, tying their season-high scoring mark with 21 goals while holding the Tigers to just two goals in a commanding win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/PDV20723-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/PDV20723-1.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04102026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/PDV20723-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11036</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bishops Beaten By No. 9 Denison</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-lacrosse-bishops-beaten-by-no-9-denison.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-lacrosse-bishops-beaten-by-no-9-denison.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04072026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/PDV24346-1.jpg" /><br /><br />GRANVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team continued conference play at 9th-ranked Denison on Tuesday. The Battling Bishops started strong, scoring first and keeping the Big Red out of the net for the first seven-and-a-half minutes. Eventually, the flood gates would open and Denison went on to outscore the Bishops 16-1 for the remainder of the game, leading to a 16-2 final.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/PDV24346-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/PDV24346-1.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04072026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/PDV24346-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 23:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11031</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Lax Outmatched in Conference-Opener</title><link>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/4/womens-lacrosse-womens-lax-outmatched-in-conference-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/4/womens-lacrosse-womens-lax-outmatched-in-conference-opener.aspx</guid><category>Women's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WLAX_04042026" src="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/5/PDV23075-1.jpg" /><br /><br />DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team opened their 2026 conference schedule on the road at Kenyon on Saturday afternoon. In the end, the Owls were just too much for the Battling Bishops, leaving a lopsided 19-5 final score on the board.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/PDV23075-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/PDV23075-1.jpg"><media:title>WLAX_04042026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://battlingbishops.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/PDV23075-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 22:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11022</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>