https://wwuowls.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for William Woods University Athleticsen-us60https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-cross-country-guidry-returns-home-to-help-lead-cross-country-and-track-field.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-cross-country-guidry-returns-home-to-help-lead-cross-country-and-track-field.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

FULTON, Mo. - William Woods University Athletics, Owls Cross Country, and Owls Track and Field are pleased to announce the newest member of the coaching staff, Phillip Guidry. The former long-distance and mid-distance runner for the Owls joins the staff after a stellar coaching career across high school athletics.]]>Philip Guidry Hiring 2026Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:05:00 CST412935https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/wwu-baseball-tallies-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/wwu-baseball-tallies-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxBaseball, General

GREENWOOD, Ind. - After a strong showing at the conference and national level in 2026, the William Woods Baseball team continues to impress. Four members were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® team, a new high for the baseball program.]]>2026 Baseball Academic All-DistrictThu, 4 Jun 2026 09:34:00 CST112934https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/1/general-kent-named-wwu-director-of-sports-medicine.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/1/general-kent-named-wwu-director-of-sports-medicine.aspxGeneral

FULTON, Mo.- William Woods University Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Kent as the new Director of Sports Medicine. This position is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the athletic training facility and staff and is replacing the former Head Athletic Trainer Position. The alteration of title illustrates William Woods' commitment to progress and innovation within the field.]]>Kent Named WWU Director of Sports MedicineMon, 1 Jun 2026 10:29:00 CST212933https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/27/five-owls-named-to-csc-softball-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/27/five-owls-named-to-csc-softball-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

GREENWOOD, Ind. - A successful inaugural season in the Heart of America Athletic Conference was just the beginning of the triumphs for the William Woods Softball team in 2026. The Owls earned their maximum of five representatives on the College Sports Communicators' yearly Academic All-District® list, surpassing last year's total of two honorees as a new program high.]]>Softball Academic All-District 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 11:23:00 CST812932https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/26/hart-earns-all-american-as-womens-track-and-field-contends-at-nationals.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/26/hart-earns-all-american-as-womens-track-and-field-contends-at-nationals.aspxWomen's Track and Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The William Woods Women's Track and Field team traveled to North Carolina for the 45th annual NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Three individual performers, Anna Hart, Crystal Ruden, and Mekayla Gibson, earned their place on the big stage, each finding success in their respective events.]]>T&F Media Day 25-26Tue, 26 May 2026 11:04:00 CST1312931https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/26/five-owls-compete-at-naia-mens-track-and-field-championships.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/26/five-owls-compete-at-naia-mens-track-and-field-championships.aspxMen's Track and Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Five members of the Men's Track and Field program competed in the 74th Annual NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships last week. Sophomore Isiah Craighead appeared as the sole individual competitor in the javelin, while the group of Blaine Brodersen, Wyatt Martin, Gabriel Soest, and Ethan Wilson raced in the 4x800 relay.]]>T&F Media Day 2025-26Tue, 26 May 2026 09:19:00 CST712930https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-golf-worleys-stellar-season-ends-at-naia-championships.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-golf-worleys-stellar-season-ends-at-naia-championships.aspxMen's Golf

SILVIS, Ill. - William Woods Men's Golf standout Spencer Worley concluded a decorated and successful career for the Owls after day two of the 74th Annual NAIA Men's Golf National Championship.]]>Spencer Worley Action ShotFri, 15 May 2026 11:17:00 CST512929https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/baseball-owls-wrap-up-their-season-in-the-opening-round.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/baseball-owls-wrap-up-their-season-in-the-opening-round.aspxBaseball

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – William Woods opened up their elimination game against Louisiana State University-Alexandria, where a late offensive surge from both squads would make it an interesting game late.]]>Owls wrap up seasonTue, 12 May 2026 23:33:00 CST112928https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-tennis-wwu-falls-short-in-last-match-of-season.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-tennis-wwu-falls-short-in-last-match-of-season.aspxWomen's Tennis

MOBILE, Ala.- After a stellar run in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Tournament Championship that saw the Owls eclipse their tenth consecutive conference title, Woods fell short in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament.]]>Owls Fall Short in Final Match of SeasonTue, 12 May 2026 19:40:00 CST1812927https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-tennis-owls-season-comes-to-a-close.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-tennis-owls-season-comes-to-a-close.aspxMen's Tennis

MOBILE, Ala.- William Woods University men's tennis ended their season in a stellar match with Saint Thomas University (Fla.) at the Mobile Tennis Center in the first round of the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tournament. The Owls lost 4-3 in the second ever meeting between the two schools, and the first in postseason play.]]>Owls' Season Comes To A CloseTue, 12 May 2026 18:37:00 CST1712926