<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Elmhurst University Athletics</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for Elmhurst University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Jays place three on All-CCIW Softball Team</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/6/jays-place-three-on-all-cciw-softball-team.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/6/jays-place-three-on-all-cciw-softball-team.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="All-CCIW Team 2026" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All-CCIW.png" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – Three Bluejays were recognized on Wednesday as part of the 2026 All-CCIW Softball Team. Senior second baseman Bailey Proffitt along with sophomore outfielder Kaylee Aimone were named to the All-CCIW Second Team, while senior third baseman Danielle Hood was honored as Elmhurst's CCIW RESPECT Award recipient.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All-CCIW.png" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All-CCIW.png"><media:title>All-CCIW Team 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/All-CCIW.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 12:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7031</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bluejays fall in road doubleheader at Carroll</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-bluejays-fall-in-road-doubleheader-at-carroll.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-bluejays-fall-in-road-doubleheader-at-carroll.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Danielle Hood vs. IWU" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/NC2_9789.JPG" /><br /><br />WAUKESHA, Wisc. – The Bluejays would collect a total of 19 base hits over their doubleheader with Carroll on Tuesday, but Elmhurst were unable to pull out a win, falling 8-4 and 4-3 to the Pioneers.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/NC2_9789.JPG" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/NC2_9789.JPG"><media:title>Danielle Hood vs. IWU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/NC2_9789.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 21:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7022</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball splits with Rockford in home season finale</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-splits-with-rockford-in-home-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-splits-with-rockford-in-home-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elmhurst Softball" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-05.jpg" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – In their final home games of the regular season, Elmhurst Softball secured a split on Wednesday afternoon, winning 8-7 over Rockford (Ill.) in non-conference action before falling in the second game of the day, 7-6.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-05.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-05.jpg"><media:title>Elmhurst Softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-05.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7020</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bluejays fall to Warhawks in road doubleheader</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-bluejays-fall-to-warhawks-in-road-doubleheader.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-bluejays-fall-to-warhawks-in-road-doubleheader.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elmhurst Softball" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/NC2_9865.JPG" /><br /><br />WHITEWATER, Wisc. – Elmhurst Softball stepped out of league play on Friday, taking on Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Bluejays had a tough day at the plate, falling to the Warhawks by shutout in both games of a doubleheader, 4-0.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/NC2_9865.JPG" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/NC2_9865.JPG"><media:title>Elmhurst Softball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/NC2_9865.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7016</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball takes split with Carthage, North Park</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/22/softball-takes-split-with-carthage-north-park.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/22/softball-takes-split-with-carthage-north-park.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elmhurst Softball" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/NC2_9846.JPG" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – Coming off Monday's sweep over Wheaton, the Bluejays continue to keep pace in the CCIW playoff race after splitting a pair of doubleheaders, at Carthage on Tuesday, and with North Park at Salt Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/NC2_9846.JPG" /><media:content 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/><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – The Bluejays secured their first doubleheader sweep in conference play on Monday afternoon, earning a pair of victories over Wheaton at Salt Creek Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-27_qXUos.jpg" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-27_qXUos.jpg"><media:title>Softball vs. Wheaton 4.20.26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/SB_vs_Wheaton_4.20-27_qXUos.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7008</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elmhurst Baseball, Softball adjusts weekend schedule</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/17/elmhurst-baseball-softball-adjusts-weekend-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/17/elmhurst-baseball-softball-adjusts-weekend-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elmhurst Softball/Baseball" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/17/SB_BB.png" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – Elmhurst Baseball and Softball have rearranged their weekend schedules due to wet weather and field conditions at Butterfield and Salt Creek Parks.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/SB_BB.png" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/SB_BB.png"><media:title>Elmhurst Softball/Baseball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/SB_BB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7006</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lenczewski no-hitter leads Bluejays to sweep over Beloit</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/14/softball-lenczewski-no-hitter-leads-bluejays-to-sweep-over-beloit.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/14/softball-lenczewski-no-hitter-leads-bluejays-to-sweep-over-beloit.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lenczewski vs. Beloit" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/DSC07494.png" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – The Bluejays made history on Tuesday afternoon, as Elmhurst Softball took a doubleheader sweep over Beloit (Wisc.) thanks in part to a no-hitter thrown by Emma Lenczewski, and a two-home run performance from Clara Rice.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/DSC07494.png" /><media:content url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/DSC07494.png"><media:title>Lenczewski vs. Beloit</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/DSC07494.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7002</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bluejays fall to Millikin in doubleheader home opener</title><link>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-bluejays-fall-to-millikin-in-doubleheader-home-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-bluejays-fall-to-millikin-in-doubleheader-home-opener.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Elmhurst Softball" src="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/54489761661_322187bfd7_k.jpg" /><br /><br />ELMHURST, Ill. – Bluejay Softball made their first appearance at Salt Creek Park on Saturday, opening the home schedule with a doubleheader against Millikin.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://elmhurstbluejays.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/54489761661_322187bfd7_k.jpg" /><media:content 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