<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://elonphoenix.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Elon University Athletics</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for Elon University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://elonphoenix.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Bocock Announces Coaching Staff Updates</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/6/8/softball-bocock-announces-coaching-staff-updates.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/6/8/softball-bocock-announces-coaching-staff-updates.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kara Shutt Hired Graphic" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Kara_Horizontal_2.png" /><br /><br />The Elon softball program and head coach Kathy Bocock announced updates to her program's coaching staff ahead of the 2027 season. The Phoenix welcomes the return of alumna Kara Shutt '18 to the program as associate head coach, while fellow alum Carley Davis '23 has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Kara_Horizontal_2.png" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Kara_Horizontal_2.png"><media:title>Kara Shutt Hired Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/8/Kara_Horizontal_2.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32729</s:story_id></item><item><title>Phoenix Falls On Opening Day At CAA Tournament</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-phoenix-falls-on-opening-day-at-caa-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-phoenix-falls-on-opening-day-at-caa-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jenna Klein sliding into home plate versus Campbell on May 6" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/6Z3A3055.JPG" /><br /><br />The Elon softball team fell on the opening day of the CAA Tournament as the sixth-seeded Phoenix was handed a 4-3 setback versus third-seeded Campbell before suffering a 5-3 loss in an elimination game against fourth-seeded Stony Brook on Wednesday at Hunt Softball Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/6Z3A3055.JPG" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/6Z3A3055.JPG"><media:title>Jenna Klein sliding into home plate versus Campbell on May 6</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/6Z3A3055.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 21:02:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32699</s:story_id></item><item><title>Phoenix Kicks Off CAA Tournament Versus Camels</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-phoenix-kicks-off-caa-tournament-versus-camels.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-phoenix-kicks-off-caa-tournament-versus-camels.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elon Softball postgame versus Stony Brook on April 26" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/4/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-4.jpg" /><br /><br />The Elon softball team begins postseason play on Wednesday, as the No. 6 seed Phoenix (18-31, 12-12 CAA) hosts No. 3 seed Campbell (32-21, 18-6 CAA) in the opening round of the 2026 CAA Softball Championship at Hunt Softball Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-4.jpg"><media:title>Elon Softball postgame versus Stony Brook on April 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32694</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bracket Set For 2026 CAA Softball Championships</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/2/bracket-set-for-2026-caa-softball-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/2/bracket-set-for-2026-caa-softball-championships.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CAA padding logo at Hunt Softball Park" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2021/5/9/SOFvsTowson04_27_19_12.png" /><br /><br />The bracket has been set for the 2026 CAA Softball Championships, hosted at Hunt Softball Park, beginning Wednesday and running through Saturday following the conclusion of the regular season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2021/5/9/SOFvsTowson04_27_19_12.png" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2021/5/9/SOFvsTowson04_27_19_12.png"><media:title>CAA padding logo at Hunt Softball Park</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2021/5/9/SOFvsTowson04_27_19_12.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 17:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32689</s:story_id></item><item><title>Phoenix Rallies Past Aggies In Extras To Clinch CAA Berth</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-phoenix-rallies-past-aggies-in-extras-to-clinch-caa-berth.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-phoenix-rallies-past-aggies-in-extras-to-clinch-caa-berth.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Payton Swart on the bases at N.C. A&T" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/6Z3A1142.jpg" /><br /><br />With a postseason berth on the line, the Elon softball team answered the call several times, eventually earning an 8-6 come-from-behind, extra-inning win at North Carolina A&T in its CAA rubber match on Friday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/6Z3A1142.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/6Z3A1142.jpg"><media:title>Payton Swart on the bases at N.C. A&amp;T</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/6Z3A1142.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 19:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32684</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elon Splits Road Twinbill; Miller Tosses Shutout In Game Two</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-elon-splits-road-twinbill-miller-tosses-shutout-in-game-two.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-elon-splits-road-twinbill-miller-tosses-shutout-in-game-two.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lia Miller celebrates with teammates at N.C. A&T on April 30" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/9-6Z3A9793.jpg" /><br /><br />The Elon softball team split its doubleheader at N.C. A&T on Thursday, falling 2-1 in the opener before responding with a 4-0 shutout victory in game two behind a complete-game performance from Lia Miller at the Lady Aggie Softball Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/9-6Z3A9793.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/9-6Z3A9793.jpg"><media:title>Lia Miller celebrates with teammates at N.C. A&amp;T on April 30</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/9-6Z3A9793.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32680</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elon-N.C. A&amp;T CAA Softball Series Schedule Adjusted</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/29/elon-n-c-a-t-caa-softball-series-schedule-adjusted.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/29/elon-n-c-a-t-caa-softball-series-schedule-adjusted.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elon-N.C. A&T Weather Update" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Schedule_Update.png" /><br /><br />Due to the threat of inclement weather forecasted in the area this weekend, Elon softball's CAA series at North Carolina A&T has been adjusted.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Schedule_Update.png" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Schedule_Update.png"><media:title>Elon-N.C. A&amp;T Weather Update</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Schedule_Update.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32675</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elon Finishes Regular Season At N.C. A&amp;T</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-elon-finishes-regular-season-at-n-c-a-t.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-elon-finishes-regular-season-at-n-c-a-t.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elon Softball postgame versus Stony Brook on April 26" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-2.jpg" /><br /><br />The Elon softball team wraps up its regular season at longtime Piedmont Triad rival North Carolina A&T this weekend in a three-game CAA series, beginning Thursday through Saturday at the Lady Aggies Softball Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-2.jpg"><media:title>Elon Softball postgame versus Stony Brook on April 26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/SB_StonyBrook__4-26-26_-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32668</s:story_id></item><item><title>Phoenix Claims Series Over Seawolves On Senior Day</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-phoenix-claims-series-over-seawolves-on-senior-day.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-phoenix-claims-series-over-seawolves-on-senior-day.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elon Softball 2026 Senior Day " src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/_DSC8016.jpg" /><br /><br />The Elon softball team overcame an early deficit with a dominant first inning, defeating Stony Brook, 12-4, in the CAA rubber match on Sunday during Senior Day at Hunt Softball Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/_DSC8016.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/_DSC8016.jpg"><media:title>Elon Softball 2026 Senior Day </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/_DSC8016.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32660</s:story_id></item><item><title>First-Inning Surge Lifts Phoenix Past Seawolves</title><link>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-first-inning-surge-lifts-phoenix-past-seawolves.aspx</link><guid>https://elonphoenix.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-first-inning-surge-lifts-phoenix-past-seawolves.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Teagan Baulsir celebrates after a home run versus Stony Brook on April 25" src="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/6Z3A9816.jpg" /><br /><br />Behind a six-run opening frame, the Elon softball team rode that early momentum to a 9-2 victory over Stony Brook in game two of its CAA series Saturday at Hunt Softball Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/6Z3A9816.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/6Z3A9816.jpg"><media:title>Teagan Baulsir celebrates after a home run versus Stony Brook on April 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elonphoenix.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/6Z3A9816.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:23:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>32657</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>