<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://drurypanthers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Drury University Athletics</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/rss.aspx?path=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for Drury University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://drurypanthers.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Lady Panthers Finalize Signing Class</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-finalize-signing-class.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-finalize-signing-class.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wbbwebsitesgingingday2206" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/WBB_Website_Cover.png" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury Lady Panthers head coach Kaci Bailey has announced two additions to the 2026 signing class, welcoming Quinn Aldridge and Candela Roy Ibaibarriaga to the program on May 28.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/WBB_Website_Cover.png" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/WBB_Website_Cover.png"><media:title>wbbwebsitesgingingday2206</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/WBB_Website_Cover.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16642</s:story_id></item><item><title>Brooks Selected for International Showcase in Portugal</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-basketball-brooks-selected-for-international-showcase-in-portugal.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-basketball-brooks-selected-for-international-showcase-in-portugal.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="brooksoverseas" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Artboard_1.png" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Former Lady Panther standout Makaiya Brooks is set to take her game overseas, earning a spot in a professional showcase in Portugal from May 19-28, where she will compete in front of international scouts and top-tier European programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Artboard_1.png" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Artboard_1.png"><media:title>brooksoverseas</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Artboard_1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16634</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bain, Workman Honored with Dr. Edsel Matthews Award at 2026 Panther Gala</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/4/27/general-bain-workman-honored-with-dr-edsel-matthews-award-at-2026-panther-gala.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/4/27/general-bain-workman-honored-with-dr-edsel-matthews-award-at-2026-panther-gala.aspx</guid><category>General, Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swim &amp; Dive, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swim &amp; Dive, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Triathlon, Bass Fishing, Wrestling, Shotgun, STUNT, Cheer, Dance, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Pickleball, Ice Hockey-D3</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="bainworkmandr.matthews" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Panther_Gala-2.jpg" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury baseball player Connor Bain and tri-sport athlete Alexis Workman were honored with the Dr. Edsel Matthews Award at the Drury Athletics Panther Gala on Monday night. The annual event celebrates the institution's graduating student-athletes, highlights team and individual achievements from the year, and announces several major awards.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Panther_Gala-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Panther_Gala-2.jpg"><media:title>bainworkmandr.matthews</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Panther_Gala-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16593</s:story_id></item><item><title>Paige Robinson Signs with WNBA’s Atlanta Dream</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/4/13/womens-basketball-paige-robinson-signs-with-wnbas-atlanta-dream.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/4/13/womens-basketball-paige-robinson-signs-with-wnbas-atlanta-dream.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="robinsonlind204" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2021/2/4/wbbweb3.jpg" /><br /><br />ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream of the WNBA announced Monday, April 13, the signing of former Drury Lady Panther Paige Robinson to a training camp contract.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2021/2/4/wbbweb3.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2021/2/4/wbbweb3.jpg"><media:title>robinsonlind204</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2021/2/4/wbbweb3.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16561</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four Lady Panthers Earn Academic All-District Honors</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-four-lady-panthers-earn-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-four-lady-panthers-earn-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="26wbbcscalldistrict" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/CSC_All-District_WBB_Website.png" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its 2025-26 Women's Basketball Academic All-District selections on March 24. The Drury Lady Panthers had five honorees.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/CSC_All-District_WBB_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/CSC_All-District_WBB_Website.png"><media:title>26wbbcscalldistrict</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/CSC_All-District_WBB_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16505</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sara Mendel Named D2CCA Second Team All-Region</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-sara-mendel-named-d2cca-second-team-all-region.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-basketball-sara-mendel-named-d2cca-second-team-all-region.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mendeltrumanglvc" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/12/55133153183_23cf8fb090_o.jpg" /><br /><br />COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Division Two Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) announced its women's basketball All-Midwest Region teams on March 12. Drury's Sara Mendel earned second-team honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/55133153183_23cf8fb090_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/55133153183_23cf8fb090_o.jpg"><media:title>mendeltrumanglvc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/55133153183_23cf8fb090_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16466</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hailey Diestelkamp Selected for GLVC Hall of Fame Class of 2026</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/11/womens-basketball-hailey-diestelkamp-selected-for-glvc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/11/womens-basketball-hailey-diestelkamp-selected-for-glvc-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="haileyglvchof" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Hailey_GLVC_HoF-8.jpg" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS – Drury University women's basketball legend Hailey Diestelkamp has been selected to the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Hall of Fame, the league announced Wednesday, March 11.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Hailey_GLVC_HoF-8.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Hailey_GLVC_HoF-8.jpg"><media:title>haileyglvchof</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/11/Hailey_GLVC_HoF-8.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16462</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lady Panthers’ Season Ends in GLVC Semifinals</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-season-ends-in-glvc-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-season-ends-in-glvc-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="gibbonsmaryvilleglvc" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/GLVC_Maryville-3-2.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS – The Lady Panthers 2025-26 season ended Saturday afternoon in the GLVC Semifinals to second-seeded Maryville, 70-64, in St. Louis.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/GLVC_Maryville-3-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/GLVC_Maryville-3-2.jpg"><media:title>gibbonsmaryvilleglvc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/GLVC_Maryville-3-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 17:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16448</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lady Panthers and Saints Meet with GLVC Finals Berth on the Line</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-and-saints-meet-with-a-bid-to-the-glvc-finals-on-the-line.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-basketball-lady-panthers-and-saints-meet-with-a-bid-to-the-glvc-finals-on-the-line.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="muncytrumanglvc" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/55133350865_cf27541832_o.jpg" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Third-seeded Drury and second-seeded Maryville meet Saturday afternoon with a spot in the GLVC Final on the line at 2:15 pm in the Mark Twain Building on the campus of Missouri-St. Louis.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/55133350865_cf27541832_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/55133350865_cf27541832_o.jpg"><media:title>muncytrumanglvc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/55133350865_cf27541832_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 09:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16446</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sara Mendel Records Eighth 20-Point Double-Double in Lady Panthers’ Quarterfinal Win</title><link>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-sara-mendel-records-eighth-20-point-double-double-in-lady-panthers-quarterfinal-win.aspx</link><guid>https://drurypanthers.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-sara-mendel-records-eighth-20-point-double-double-in-lady-panthers-quarterfinal-win.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mendelblockglvctruman" src="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/55133152503_14e9716440_o.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS – Sara Mendel's eighth 20-point double-double of the season lifted the third-seeded Lady Panthers over sixth-seeded Truman State, 75-69, in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament in St. Louis.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/55133152503_14e9716440_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/55133152503_14e9716440_o.jpg"><media:title>mendelblockglvctruman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://drurypanthers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/55133152503_14e9716440_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 20:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16444</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>