<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wingatebulldogs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Wingate University Athletics</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/rss.aspx?path=mlax</link><description>Latest news items for Wingate University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wingatebulldogs.com/rss?path=mlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Six Bulldogs earn All-American accolades; Butrico, Tillett and Moran collect first team accolades</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-lacrosse-six-bulldogs-earn-all-american-accolades-butrico-tillett-and-moran-collect-first-team-accolades.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-lacrosse-six-bulldogs-earn-all-american-accolades-butrico-tillett-and-moran-collect-first-team-accolades.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX All America" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlaa_WEB.png" /><br /><br />Louisville, Ky.----The South Atlantic Conference regular season champion Wingate University Bulldogs had six players collect All-American accolades from the USILA and USA Lacrosse Magazine. Vinny Butrico and Graham Tillett are USILA first team All-Americans, with Kyle Spence earning second team honors and Joey Moran picking up third team accolades. Mason McGivern is an honorable mention USILA All-American. Spence collects first team accolades from USA Lacrosse Magazine, with Moran and Tillett earning second team recognition and Butrico picking up third team honors. McGivern and Quad Williams are USA Lacrosse Magazine honorable mention All-Americans.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlaa_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlaa_WEB.png"><media:title>MLAX All America</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlaa_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16408</s:story_id></item><item><title>Eight Bulldogs earn USILA All-Region honors; Butrico named Offensive Player of the Year</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-lacrosse-eight-bulldogs-earn-usila-all-region-honors-butrico-named-offensive-player-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-lacrosse-eight-bulldogs-earn-usila-all-region-honors-butrico-named-offensive-player-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX All Region" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlax_all_region_web.png" /><br /><br />Louisville, Ky.----The South Atlantic Conference regular season champion Wingate University Bulldogs had eight players earn USILA All-South Region honors, officials announced Wednesday afternoon. Vinny Butrico has been named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. He is joined on the All-Region first team by Kyle Spence and Graham Tillett, with Joey Moran earning second team honors and Mason McGivern collecting third team accolades. In addition, Jaxon Grant, Quad Williams and Sean Clark are honorable mention selections.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlax_all_region_web.png" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlax_all_region_web.png"><media:title>MLAX All Region</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/mlax_all_region_web.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:34:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16407</s:story_id></item><item><title>#12 Anderson knocks off sixth-ranked Bulldogs in NCAA regional quarterfinals</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/10/mens-lacrosse-12-anderson-knocks-off-sixth-ranked-bulldogs-in-ncaa-regional-quarterfinals.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/10/mens-lacrosse-12-anderson-knocks-off-sixth-ranked-bulldogs-in-ncaa-regional-quarterfinals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Butrico" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/10/Butrico.jpg" /><br /><br />Wingate, N.C.----The seventh-seeded and 12th-ranked Anderson University Trojans prevailed 21-13 at second-seeded and sixth-ranked Wingate University in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II men's lacrosse South Regional Sunday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The Trojans improve to 15-4 overall, while the Bulldogs end their season at 13-4.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/Butrico.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/Butrico.jpg"><media:title>Butrico</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/Butrico.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:59:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16371</s:story_id></item><item><title>‘DOGS WILL HOST! Wingate earns two seed in NCAA South Regional; will host second-round game May 10</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-lacrosse-dogs-will-host-wingate-earns-two-seed-in-ncaa-south-regional-will-host-second-round-game-may-10.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-lacrosse-dogs-will-host-wingate-earns-two-seed-in-ncaa-south-regional-will-host-second-round-game-may-10.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX NCAA" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/3/MLAXTicketWEB.png" /><br /><br />Indianapolis, Ind.----The regular season SAC champion Wingate University Bulldogs have earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II men's lacrosse tournament. The 'Dogs are the two seed in the NCAA South Regional. Wingate will host the winner of the Barton vs. Anderson game Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at Irwin Belk Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/MLAXTicketWEB.png" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/MLAXTicketWEB.png"><media:title>MLAX NCAA</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/MLAXTicketWEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 22:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16351</s:story_id></item><item><title>#12 Newberry knocks off #5 Wingate in SAC title game</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-lacrosse-12-newberry-knocks-off-5-wingate-in-sac-title-game.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-lacrosse-12-newberry-knocks-off-5-wingate-in-sac-title-game.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Moran" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/3/Moran.jpg" /><br /><br />Matthews, N.C.----The second-seeded and 12th-ranked Newberry Wolves prevailed 15-11 over top-seeded and fifth-ranked Wingate University in the championship game of the South Atlantic Conference men's lacrosse tournament. The Wolves improve to 13-4 overall, while the Bulldogs fall to 13-3 on the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/Moran.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/Moran.jpg"><media:title>Moran</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/Moran.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 22:13:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16349</s:story_id></item><item><title>#5 Bulldogs take down ninth-ranked Anderson to punch ticket to SAC title game</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-5-bulldogs-take-down-ninth-ranked-anderson-to-punch-ticket-to-sac-title-game.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-5-bulldogs-take-down-ninth-ranked-anderson-to-punch-ticket-to-sac-title-game.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/MLAXAUSAC.jpg" /><br /><br />Wingate, N.C.----The top-seeded and fifth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs are in the SAC title game for the second straight year after taking down fifth-seeded and ninth-ranked Anderson University 18-13 in the semifinals of the South Atlantic Conference men's lacrosse tournament at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The Bulldogs improve to 13-2 overall, advancing to this weekend's SAC championship game to take on Newberry. The Trojans fall to 13-4 on the season. The defending SAC tourney champs Bulldogs are now 11-0 against conference opponents this year, including five victories over teams ranked in the top 12 nationally.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/MLAXAUSAC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/MLAXAUSAC.jpg"><media:title>MLAX</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/MLAXAUSAC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16334</s:story_id></item><item><title>Butrico, Tillett and Boyle earn major honors; 10 Bulldogs collect All-SAC accolades</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-lacrosse-butrico-tillett-and-boyle-earn-major-honors-10-bulldogs-collect-all-sac-accolades.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-lacrosse-butrico-tillett-and-boyle-earn-major-honors-10-bulldogs-collect-all-sac-accolades.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX ALL SAC" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/MLAX_ALL_SAC_WEB.png" /><br /><br />Rock Hill, S.C.----The South Atlantic Conference announced the regular season men's lacrosse award winners Tuesday afternoon, with the regular season champs piling up the accolades. Vinny Butrico is the SAC Offensive Player of the Year, while Graham Tillett is the Defensive Player of the Year. Tim Boyle has been named the league's Coach of the Year. The 'Dogs have 10 All-SAC players, including five first team selections.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/MLAX_ALL_SAC_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/MLAX_ALL_SAC_WEB.png"><media:title>MLAX ALL SAC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/MLAX_ALL_SAC_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:24:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16336</s:story_id></item><item><title>#4 Bulldogs stifle #10 Catawba to cap off perfect SAC season</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-4-bulldogs-stifle-10-catawba-to-cap-off-perfect-sac-season.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-4-bulldogs-stifle-10-catawba-to-cap-off-perfect-sac-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/ML_CATWINNER.png" /><br /><br />Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs took down their fourth top-11 conference opponent Wednesday night, holding #10 Catawba to a season-low six goals in a 14-6 victory on the final day of the South Atlantic Conference men's lacrosse regular season at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The 'Dogs finish the season 12-2 overall and 9-0 in the SAC, while the Indians fall to 11-3 overall and 6-3 in league play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/ML_CATWINNER.png" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/ML_CATWINNER.png"><media:title>MLAX</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/ML_CATWINNER.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16321</s:story_id></item><item><title>#4 Wingate claims regular season SAC title with 21-6 Senior Day victory</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-4-wingate-claims-regular-season-sac-title-with-21-6-senior-day-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-4-wingate-claims-regular-season-sac-title-with-21-6-senior-day-victory.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MLAX_Seniors.jpg" /><br /><br />Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs clinched the outright regular season conference title Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 21-6 victory over Lincoln Memorial University in South Atlantic Conference men's lacrosse action at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The Bulldogs improve to 11-2 overall and 8-0 in the SAC, while the Railsplitters fall to 7-7 overall and 2-6 in league play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MLAX_Seniors.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MLAX_Seniors.jpg"><media:title>MLAX</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/MLAX_Seniors.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16307</s:story_id></item><item><title>Clark and Spence lead #4 Wingate to 17-7 win over Trailblazers</title><link>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-lacrosse-clark-and-spence-lead-4-wingate-to-17-7-win-over-trailblazers.aspx</link><guid>https://wingatebulldogs.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-lacrosse-clark-and-spence-lead-4-wingate-to-17-7-win-over-trailblazers.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ML" src="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/ML_NGU_yzsqc.jpg" /><br /><br />Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs got a combined 18 points from Sean Clark and Kyle Spence Wednesday night, cruising to a 17-7 victory over North Greenville University in NCAA Division II men's lacrosse action at Irwin Belk Stadium and Founders Field. The Bulldogs improve to 10-2 overall, while the Trailblazers fall to 8-6 on the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/ML_NGU_yzsqc.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/ML_NGU_yzsqc.jpg"><media:title>ML</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wingatebulldogs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/ML_NGU_yzsqc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16259</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>