<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://columbiacougars.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Columbia Cougar Athletics</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Columbia College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://columbiacougars.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men's Soccer Rallies Past Westminster</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/22/mens-soccer-rallies-past-westminster.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/22/mens-soccer-rallies-past-westminster.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="camilo ocampo" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/22/DSC_9552.jpg" /><br /><br />COLUMBIA, Mo. — Columbia College men's soccer improved to 6-1-1 with a 2-1 win over Westminster College (Mo.) Tuesday evening at R. Marvin Owens Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/22/DSC_9552.jpg" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/22/DSC_9552.jpg"><media:title>camilo ocampo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/22/DSC_9552.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7924</s:story_id></item><item><title>This Week in Cougar Sports</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/20/general-this-week-in-cougar-sports.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/20/general-this-week-in-cougar-sports.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="twics" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/21/THIS_WEEK_IN_COUGAR_SPORTS_-_Landscape__16_9___4_.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/THIS_WEEK_IN_COUGAR_SPORTS_-_Landscape__16_9___4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/THIS_WEEK_IN_COUGAR_SPORTS_-_Landscape__16_9___4_.jpg"><media:title>twics</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/THIS_WEEK_IN_COUGAR_SPORTS_-_Landscape__16_9___4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7923</s:story_id></item><item><title>Buer Nets First-Half Goal in 1-1 Draw at John Brown</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/mens-soccer-buer-nets-first-half-goal-in-1-1-draw-at-john-brown.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/mens-soccer-buer-nets-first-half-goal-in-1-1-draw-at-john-brown.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ricardo fischbach" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55527691112_551e60bff1_o.jpg" /><br /><br />SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The Columbia College men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with No. 13 John Brown University on Saturday at Alumni Field, as Grant Buer's first-half goal was answered by a late equalizer from the Golden Eagles.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55527691112_551e60bff1_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55527691112_551e60bff1_o.jpg"><media:title>ricardo fischbach</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55527691112_551e60bff1_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7922</s:story_id></item><item><title>Columbia Earns Scoreless Draw at #14 John Brown</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-soccer-columbia-earns-scoreless-draw-at-14-john-brown.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-soccer-columbia-earns-scoreless-draw-at-14-john-brown.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="womens soccer team" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55528923220_fe603b9342_o.jpg" /><br /><br />SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The No. 21-ranked Columbia College women's soccer team earned a point on the road Saturday, playing to a 0-0 draw with No. 14 John Brown University at Alumni Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55528923220_fe603b9342_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55528923220_fe603b9342_o.jpg"><media:title>womens soccer team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/55528923220_fe603b9342_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7921</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Sweep Eagles, Remain Unbeaten in AMC Play</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-cougars-sweep-eagles-remain-unbeaten-in-amc-play.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-cougars-sweep-eagles-remain-unbeaten-in-amc-play.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Isabella kincaid" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_9325.JPG" /><br /><br />COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College volleyball team stayed perfect in American Midwest Conference play Saturday, sweeping Williams Baptist 25-18, 25-20, 25-18 at the Arena of Southwell Complex. The Cougars (11-5, 3-0 AMC) are now the last unbeaten team in the AMC, while the Eagles fell to 9-11 overall and 3-2 in league play. The win also improved Columbia to 41-0 all-time against Williams Baptist.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_9325.JPG" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_9325.JPG"><media:title>Isabella kincaid</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_9325.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7920</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Sweep Eutectics in AMC Play</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-cougars-sweep-eutectics-in-amc-play.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/19/womens-volleyball-cougars-sweep-eutectics-in-amc-play.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="alexa olson" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_8970.JPG" /><br /><br />COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College volleyball team swept UHSP 25-18, 25-6, 25-18 on Saturday morning at the Arena of Southwell Complex, improving to 10-5 overall and 2-0 in American Midwest Conference play. The Eutectics fell to 3-11 overall and 2-1 in the AMC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_8970.JPG" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_8970.JPG"><media:title>alexa olson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC_8970.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7919</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Roll Pioneers in First AMC Contest</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-volleyball-cougars-roll-pioneers-in-first-amc-contest.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-volleyball-cougars-roll-pioneers-in-first-amc-contest.aspx</guid><category>Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="taylor johnson" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC_1916.JPG" /><br /><br />PARAGOULD, Ark. – Columbia College opened American Midwest Conference play with a sweep of Crowley's Ridge on Tuesday night, winning 28-26, 25-15, 25-19. The Cougars improve to 9-5 overall and 1-0 in AMC play. Crowley's Ridge falls to 10-6 overall and 2-1 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC_1916.JPG" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC_1916.JPG"><media:title>taylor johnson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC_1916.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:52:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7918</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Golf Finishes Runner-Up at Missouri Valley Invitational</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/mens-golf-finishes-runner-up-at-missouri-valley-invitational-.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/mens-golf-finishes-runner-up-at-missouri-valley-invitational-.aspx</guid><category>Men's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Golf" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/15/mgolf.JPG" /><br /><br />MARSHALL, Mo. — The Columbia College men's golf team opened its fall season with a runner-up finish Tuesday at the Missouri Valley Fall Invitational. Bruno Marti Jimenez and Landon Mabe led the way, tying for eighth at 1-under over three rounds at Indian Foothills Golf Course.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/mgolf.JPG" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/mgolf.JPG"><media:title>Men's Golf</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/mgolf.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7917</s:story_id></item><item><title>Soderholm Leads Cougars to Title at Missouri Valley Invitational</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-golf-soderholm-leads-cougars-to-title-at-mvc-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-golf-soderholm-leads-cougars-to-title-at-mvc-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Golf" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/15/wgolf.JPG" /><br /><br />MARSHALL, Mo. — Columbia College opened its fall season with a tournament title Tuesday at the Missouri Valley Fall Invitational. Ellie Soderholm led the way posting a 75-74-75 over three rounds at Indian Foothills Golf Course.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/wgolf.JPG" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/wgolf.JPG"><media:title>Women's Golf</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/wgolf.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:11:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7914</s:story_id></item><item><title>Columbia Sets Department Record with Scholar Team Recognition</title><link>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/general-columbia-sets-department-record-with-scholar-team-recognition.aspx</link><guid>https://columbiacougars.com/news/2026/9/15/general-columbia-sets-department-record-with-scholar-team-recognition.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NAIA Scholar Teams" src="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/9/15/Bold_Title.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the NAIA Scholar Teams on NAIA National Awards Day, recognizing teams that achieve a minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the nominating institution.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/9/15/Bold_Title.jpg" /><media:content url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/9/15/Bold_Title.jpg"><media:title>NAIA Scholar Teams</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://columbiacougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/9/15/Bold_Title.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7913</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>