<?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=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for Otterbein University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://otterbeincardinals.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><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>Juju Grubich named OAC Scholar Athlete of the Month</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-basketball-juju-grubich-named-oac-scholar-athlete-of-the-month.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-basketball-juju-grubich-named-oac-scholar-athlete-of-the-month.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Juju NCAAS" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC09054.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC09054.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC09054.jpg"><media:title>Juju NCAAS</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/DSC09054.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9538</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>Sparks named D3hoops.com Region 7 Rookie of the Year</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-sparks-named-d3hoops-com-region-7-rookie-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-sparks-named-d3hoops-com-region-7-rookie-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cameron Sparks" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/16/DSC08783.jpg" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE, Ohio – After a tremendous freshman campaign, Cameron Sparks has been named the D3hoops.com Region 7 Rookie of the Year, as announced on Monday morning. This comes on the heels of a historic season for the Otterbein women's basketball program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/DSC08783.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/DSC08783.jpg"><media:title>Cameron Sparks</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/DSC08783.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:57:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9504</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>Women's basketball close historic season in NCAA Second Round</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-close-historic-season-in-ncaa-second-round.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-close-historic-season-in-ncaa-second-round.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nicole 2nd round" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/8/f__3_.png" /><br /><br />The Otterbein University women's basketball team saw its memorable 2025-26 season come to an end Saturday night, falling 82-43 at Scranton in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament inside the John Long Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/f__3_.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/f__3_.png"><media:title>Nicole 2nd round</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/f__3_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9478</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s basketball advances to NCAA Tournament Second Round</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-womens-basketball.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-womens-basketball.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="First Round NCAA" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/f.png" /><br /><br />The Otterbein University women's basketball team earned its first ever NCAA Tournament victory on Friday night, defeating Randolph-Macon 60-45 inside the John Long Center in the opening round of the Division III national tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/f.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/f.png"><media:title>First Round NCAA</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/f.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9467</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's basketball heads to Scranton for NCAA Tournament</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-heads-to-scranton-for-ncaa-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-heads-to-scranton-for-ncaa-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WBB First Round" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/NCAAS_9379759.png" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE – For the first time in program history, the Otterbein University women's basketball team earned the automatic qualifier bid into the NCAA Tournament after winning the OAC Tournament Championship on Saturday. This marks the second trip to the NCAA Tournament for the Cardinals, earning an at-large bid in 2013.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/NCAAS_9379759.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/NCAAS_9379759.png"><media:title>WBB First Round</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/NCAAS_9379759.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9464</s:story_id></item><item><title>Queens of the OAC! Women's basketball wins first-ever OAC Tournament Championship</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-queens-of-the-oac-womens-basketball-wins-first-ever-oac-tournament-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-queens-of-the-oac-womens-basketball-wins-first-ever-oac-tournament-championship.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WBB OAC" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/28/DSC08639.jpg" /><br /><br />BEREA, Ohio – Put a ring on it!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/DSC08639.jpg" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/DSC08639.jpg"><media:title>WBB OAC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/DSC08639.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9457</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's basketball heads to OAC Championship game</title><link>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-heads-to-oac-championship-game.aspx</link><guid>https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-heads-to-oac-championship-game.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WBB Champs" src="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/NCAAS_9349773.png" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Mattie Walburn's career night lifted the (RV) Otterbein University women's basketball team to the OAC Tournament Championship game Saturday at No. 8 nationally ranked Baldwin Wallace. Chalk held through the tournament, with the No. 2 seeded Cardinals taking on the No. 1 seed Yellow Jackets.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/NCAAS_9349773.png" /><media:content url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/NCAAS_9349773.png"><media:title>WBB Champs</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://otterbeincardinals.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/NCAAS_9349773.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:23:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9452</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>