<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://abbeyathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Belmont Abbey College</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wbowl</link><description>Latest news items for Belmont Abbey College</description><atom:link href="https://abbeyathletics.com/rss?path=wbowl" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Women's Bowling Season Concludes with Two Close Battles</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/womens-bowling-friday-pittsburgh.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/womens-bowling-friday-pittsburgh.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WBOWL team" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/20260403_085924_vo5hh.jpg" /><br /><br />PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Belmont Abbey saw its women's bowling season come to a close Friday as the Crusaders dropped a pair of matches to Division I teams at the NCAA Women's Bowling Pittsburgh Regional. This marks the third straight year that The Abbey has been eliminated in the second round after earning a spot in the main bracket.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/20260403_085924_vo5hh.jpg" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/20260403_085924_vo5hh.jpg"><media:title>WBOWL team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/20260403_085924_vo5hh.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 07:42:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10649</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Tops Saint Vincent in Pittsburgh Opening Round</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/womens-bowling-sweeps-prairie-view-am-to-advance-in-arlington-bracket.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/womens-bowling-sweeps-prairie-view-am-to-advance-in-arlington-bracket.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCAA Bowling Regional" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMG_9676.JPG" /><br /><br />PITTSBURGH Pa. -- Belmont Abbey advanced out of the opening round of the NCAA Bowling Regionals for the third straight year on Thursday, jumping out to an early lead, then rallying for a 2-1 victory over Saint Vincent. The Crusaders won the traditional team match by a score of 918-876 to take a 1-0 lead, then rallied in the best-of-seven Baker series to earn a spot in the double-elimination bracket.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMG_9676.JPG" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMG_9676.JPG"><media:title>NCAA Bowling Regional</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/IMG_9676.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10647</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Bowling to Face Saint Vincent in Pittsburgh Regional</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-bowling-to-face-prairie-view-in-arlington-regional.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-bowling-to-face-prairie-view-in-arlington-regional.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCAA Women's Bowling" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/25/2026_Women_s_Bowling.png" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Belmont Abbey has drawn Saint Vincent as its first-round opponent in the 2026 National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship, the NCAA announced today. The Crusaders are part of the regional being conducted at the AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes in Pittsburgh, Pa..]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/2026_Women_s_Bowling.png" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/2026_Women_s_Bowling.png"><media:title>NCAA Women's Bowling</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/2026_Women_s_Bowling.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10616</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Bowling Rallies for Third Straight Title, NCAA Bid</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/22/womens-bowling-conference-champions.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/22/womens-bowling-conference-champions.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling Champions" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/22/DSC00524.JPG" /><br /><br />NEWPORT, Ky. -- Defending champion Belmont Abbey rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the final segment of the Mega-Match, then stormed to a 4-0 win in the deciding series to capture its third straight Conference Carolinas/Great Midwest Athletic Conference Women's Bowling Championship Sunday, defeating No. 2 seed Emmanuel twice. The win avenged a loss to the Lions in the winners' bracket final yesterday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/DSC00524.JPG" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/DSC00524.JPG"><media:title>Women's Bowling Champions</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/22/DSC00524.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10602</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Win Two of Three Matches to Earn Championship Appearance</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/21/womens-bowling-crusaders-win-two-of-three-matches-to-earn-championship-appearance.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/21/womens-bowling-crusaders-win-two-of-three-matches-to-earn-championship-appearance.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00046.JPG" /><br /><br />NEWPORT, Ky. -- Belmont Abbey suffered a stunning defeat in its first match Saturday morning, but battled back through the loser's bracket with two wins to earn its second straight championship match appearance at the 2025 Conference Carolinas/Great Midwest Women's Bowling Championship, being held at SuperBowl Bellewood.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00046.JPG" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00046.JPG"><media:title>Women's Bowling</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/DSC00046.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:59:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10596</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Bowling Earns No. 1 Seed, Tops Barton in Bracket Play</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/20/womens-bowling-earns-no-1-seed-tops-barton-in-bracket-play.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/20/womens-bowling-earns-no-1-seed-tops-barton-in-bracket-play.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling Team" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" /><br /><br />NEWPORT, Ky. -- Belmont Abbey rolled a three-game series total of 2,700, earning the No. 1 seed during the morning qualifying round of the 2025 Conference Carolinas/Great Midwest Women's Bowling Championship, being held at SuperBowl Bellewood.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg"><media:title>Women's Bowling Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:55:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10583</s:story_id></item><item><title>Whetzel, Gucwa Earn Conference Carolinas Awards</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-bowling-whetzel-gucwa-earn-conference-carolinas-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-bowling-whetzel-gucwa-earn-conference-carolinas-awards.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling All-Conference" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/19/WBOWL_All-Conference_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENVILLE, S.C. – Belmont Abbey's Hannah Whetzel and Richard Gucwa earned were honored with Conference Carolinas Women's Bowling awards Thursday, while seven players were named all-conference, the league office announced today. Whetzel was named Freshman of the Year, while Gucwa was honored by his peers as Coach of the Year for the second in four seasons. The 2025-26 all-conference awards were chosen by the league's head coaches.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/WBOWL_All-Conference_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/WBOWL_All-Conference_2026.jpg"><media:title>Women's Bowling All-Conference</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/WBOWL_All-Conference_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10576</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Knock Off No. 2 Vanderbilt in Traditional Play at Music City Classic</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-bowling-crusaders-knock-on-no-2-vanderbilt-in-traditional-play-at-music-city-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/7/womens-bowling-crusaders-knock-on-no-2-vanderbilt-in-traditional-play-at-music-city-classic.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canan Bademci" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC06984.jpeg" /><br /><br />SMYRNA, Tenn. -- Belmont Abbey defeated second-ranked Vanderbilt 1,072-1,002 in a head-to-head traditional match, highlighting the Crusaders Saturday at the Columbia 300 Music City Classic. The Abbey won four of its five matches, including two of three against Division I opponents.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC06984.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC06984.jpeg"><media:title>Canan Bademci</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/DSC06984.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 20:27:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10532</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Post 3-2 Record on FIrst Day of Music City Classic</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-bowling-crusaders-post-3-2-record-on-first-day-of-music-city-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-bowling-crusaders-post-3-2-record-on-first-day-of-music-city-classic.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/20/1000000209.png" /><br /><br />SMYRNA, Tenn. -- Belmont Abbey posted a 3-2 record over five matches Friday on the first day of the Columbia 300 Music City Classic, hosted by Vanderbilt. Based on total pinfall, the Crusaders stand 23rd of 34 teams covering all divisions of the NCAA.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/1000000209.png" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/1000000209.png"><media:title>Women's Bowling</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/1000000209.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10526</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Hold on to 15th at Stallings Invitational</title><link>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/1/womens-bowling-crusaders-hold-on-to-15th-at-stallings-invitational1.aspx</link><guid>https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/1/womens-bowling-crusaders-hold-on-to-15th-at-stallings-invitational1.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Bowling Team" src="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. -- After sitting in 15th place after each of the first two days, Belmont Abbey claimed the spot in the final standings, winning two of its three bracket play matches on Sunday. The Crusaders dropped the first match against Florida A&M, but rebounded with wins over Prairie View A&M and Alabama A&M.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" /><media:content url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg"><media:title>Women's Bowling Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://abbeyathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/DSC07724.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 20:21:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10516</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>