<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://otterbeincardinals.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Otterbein University Athletics</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Otterbein University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://otterbeincardinals.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Ehrbar, Heckman named Otterbein's OAC Clyde Lamb Award winners</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/5/13/general-ehrbar-heckman-named-otterbeins-oac-clyde-lamb-award-winners.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/5/13/general-ehrbar-heckman-named-otterbeins-oac-clyde-lamb-award-winners.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Soccer, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Clyde Lamb 2026" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/IMG_0488.jpg" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE – Recent graduates Rae Ehrbar and Julian Heckman were the Otterbein recipients of the Ohio Athletic Conference Clyde A. Lamb Award. They were both recognized at the 42nd annual OAC Awards Banquet on Monday at The Point on campus.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/IMG_0488.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/IMG_0488.jpg"><media:title>Clyde Lamb 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/IMG_0488.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9626</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jeff Gibbs '02 to be inducted into Small College Basketball Hall of Fame</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/27/mens-basketball-jeff-gibbs-02-to-be-inducted-into-small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/27/mens-basketball-jeff-gibbs-02-to-be-inducted-into-small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Gibbs HOF" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Gibbs.jpg" /><br /><br />FORT MYERS, Fla. – On Sunday, Otterbein standout Jeff Gibbs '02 was named to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The class brings together an extraordinary group of coaches, players, and contributors whose excellence has defined and elevated the game at the small college level. This year's class is composed of 10 players, one coach and one contributor.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Gibbs.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Gibbs.jpg"><media:title>Gibbs HOF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Gibbs.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9602</s:story_id></item><item><title>Otterbein revives Cardy Awards, presents senior awards</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/22/general-otterbein-revives-cardy-awards-presents-senior-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/4/22/general-otterbein-revives-cardy-awards-presents-senior-awards.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Esports</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cardys" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC08470.jpg" /><br /><br />On Monday, Otterbein Athletics and Otterbein SAAC hosted the revival of The Cardy Awards, a year-end celebration where some of the top moments, teams and performances were recognized. This was the first time the event was held since 2020 and the first in-person ceremony since 2019.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC08470.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC08470.jpg"><media:title>Cardys</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/DSC08470.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9586</s:story_id></item><item><title>Basketball sees four earn CSC Academic All-District honors</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-basketball-sees-four-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-basketball-sees-four-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="HOOPS aad" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/23/4_9551447.png" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE – After an incredible season on the hardwood, the postseason awards continue to roll in for the Otterbein University basketball programs. On Tuesday, four players were named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/4_9551447.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/4_9551447.png"><media:title>HOOPS aad</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/4_9551447.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9522</s:story_id></item><item><title>Winters, Heckman honored with NABC accolades</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-winters-heckman-honored-with-nabc-accolades.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-winters-heckman-honored-with-nabc-accolades.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NABC" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DOUBOLE_9505322.png" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – More well-deserved accolades rolled in Tuesday for the Otterbein University men's basketball program, as Julian Heckman earned NABC All-District 7 First Team honors while head coach Andy Winters was named District 7 Co-Coach of the Year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DOUBOLE_9505322.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DOUBOLE_9505322.png"><media:title>NABC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DOUBOLE_9505322.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9509</s:story_id></item><item><title>Heckman named to NABC Division III College All-Star Game</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-heckman-named-to-nabc-division-iii-college-all-star-game.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-heckman-named-to-nabc-division-iii-college-all-star-game.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Julian HEckman" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/16/heckmanADG.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Julian Heckman is headed to Fort Wayne.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/heckmanADG.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/heckmanADG.jpg"><media:title>Julian HEckman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/heckmanADG.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9506</s:story_id></item><item><title>Heckman named D3hoops.com Third Team All-Region</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-heckman-named-d3hoops-com-third-team-all-region.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-heckman-named-d3hoops-com-third-team-all-region.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Julian Heckman" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/16/9T5A8280.jpg" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE, Ohio – On Monday, Julian Heckman was named to the D3hoops.com Third Team All-Region 7 team. This comes after a historic season for the Otterbein University men's basketball team, earning their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2002.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/9T5A8280.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/9T5A8280.jpg"><media:title>Julian Heckman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/9T5A8280.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9505</s:story_id></item><item><title>19 winter student-athletes named Academic All-OAC</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/11/general-19-winter-student-athletes-named-academic-all-oac.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/11/general-19-winter-student-athletes-named-academic-all-oac.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General, Men's Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ACA WINTER" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/11/ACA_9458949.png" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE, Ohio – 19 winter student-athletes were named to the Academic All-OAC Team, as announced on Wednesday morning. Seven women's basketball players were joined by six members from both the men's wrestling and men's basketball squads.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/ACA_9458949.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/ACA_9458949.png"><media:title>ACA WINTER</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/ACA_9458949.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9491</s:story_id></item><item><title>Magical run ends for No. 24 men's basketball in NCAA Tournament</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-magical-run-ends-for-no-24-mens-basketball-in-ncaa-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-magical-run-ends-for-no-24-mens-basketball-in-ncaa-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jarius Jones" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/8/DSC09170-2.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. – Despite a valiant effort, the No. 24 Otterbein University men's basketball team saw its magical season come to a close, falling 81-66 to No. 6 University of Chicago in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/DSC09170-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/DSC09170-2.jpg"><media:title>Jarius Jones</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/DSC09170-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:50:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9477</s:story_id></item><item><title>Call it a comeback! Men's basketball wins NCAA First Round contest</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-call-it-a-comeback-mens-basketball-wins-ncaa-first-round-contest.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-call-it-a-comeback-mens-basketball-wins-ncaa-first-round-contest.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Reece Huber" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC00009.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. – This one's for our 'Ville.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC00009.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC00009.jpg"><media:title>Reece Huber</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC00009.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 22:46:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9469</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>