<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://mucrusaders.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Madonna University Athletics</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/rss.aspx?path=msoc</link><description>Latest news items for Madonna University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://mucrusaders.com/rss?path=msoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Zucchi, Lozachmeur Power Madonna to 3-0 Win Over Cleary</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/11/2/mens-soccer-zucchi-lozachmeur-power-madonna-to-3-0-win-over-cleary.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/11/2/mens-soccer-zucchi-lozachmeur-power-madonna-to-3-0-win-over-cleary.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Zucchi" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/11/2/Article_Photos__8_.jpg" /><br /><br />LIVONIA, Mich. - Madonna University (8-3-5) struck twice in 39 seconds early in the second half to pull away for a 3-0 soccer victory over Cleary (MI) (7-10-1) on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Livonia, Michigan. Pedro Zucchi scored twice for the Crusaders.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/Article_Photos__8_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/Article_Photos__8_.jpg"><media:title>Zucchi</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/Article_Photos__8_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2026 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6500</s:story_id></item><item><title>Titsworth’s Goal Lifts Madonna to 1-0 Win at Defiance</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-soccer-titsworths-goal-lifts-madonna-to-1-0-win-at-defiance.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-soccer-titsworths-goal-lifts-madonna-to-1-0-win-at-defiance.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Titsworth" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/Article_Photos__3_.jpg" /><br /><br />DEFIANCE, Ohio - Brady Titsworth scored at 37:09 to lift Madonna University (8-3-4) to a 1-0 victory over Defiance College (OH) (2-11-3) on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Winsper Knoble in Defiance, Ohio. Haruki Onishi supplied the assist on the match's only goal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/Article_Photos__3_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/Article_Photos__3_.jpg"><media:title>Titsworth</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/Article_Photos__3_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6484</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kawai’s Goal, Henrique’s Eight Saves Lift Madonna Past #13 Indiana Tech 1-0</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-soccer-kawais-goal-henriques-eight-saves-lift-madonna-past-indiana-tech-1-0.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-soccer-kawais-goal-henriques-eight-saves-lift-madonna-past-indiana-tech-1-0.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="pedro" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Article_Photos__4_.png" /><br /><br />LIVONIA, Mich. - Keitaro Kawai scored at 15:55 off an assist from Pedro Zucchi to lift Madonna University (7-3-4) to a 1-0 conference soccer victory over Indiana Tech (10-3-2) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Livonia. Goalkeeper Afonso Henrique recorded eight saves for the shutout.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Article_Photos__4_.png" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Article_Photos__4_.png"><media:title>pedro</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Article_Photos__4_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6480</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madonna Rallies From Two Goals Down to Draw 2-2 With Lawrence Tech</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-soccer-madonna-rallies-from-two-goals-down-to-draw-2-2-with-lawrence-tech.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-soccer-madonna-rallies-from-two-goals-down-to-draw-2-2-with-lawrence-tech.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Valentin" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Article_Photos__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />LIVONIA, Mich. - Madonna University (6-3-3) erased a two-goal halftime deficit to draw 2-2 with Lawrence Tech (5-5-2) on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Pedro Zucchi scored the equalizer at 73:38. Juan Villarreal assisted on the tying goal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Article_Photos__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Article_Photos__2_.jpg"><media:title>Valentin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Article_Photos__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6478</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kaito Hashimoto Strikes Early as Madonna Earns 1-0 Road Win</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-soccer-kaito-hashimoto-strikes-early-as-madonna-earns-1-0-road-win.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-soccer-kaito-hashimoto-strikes-early-as-madonna-earns-1-0-road-win.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kaito" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/7/Article_Photos__1_.png" /><br /><br />HOWELL, Mich. - A breakthrough just 68 seconds after halftime delivered a winning result for Madonna University on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Kaito Hashimoto scored the only goal as Madonna (6-3-3) defeated Cleary (MI) (MI) (4-9-1) 1-0 at Lake Trust Stadium in Howell, Michigan. Goalkeeper Afonso Henrique backed the decisive finish with four saves in a complete-match shutout.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/Article_Photos__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/Article_Photos__1_.png"><media:title>Kaito</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/Article_Photos__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6473</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Stay Unbeaten in Conference With 3-1 Win at Michigan-Dearborn</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/3/mens-soccer-crusaders-stay-unbeaten-in-conference-with-3-1-win-at-michigan-dearborn.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/10/3/mens-soccer-crusaders-stay-unbeaten-in-conference-with-3-1-win-at-michigan-dearborn.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Afonso" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/3/Article_Photos__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Pedro Zucchi delivered the game-winning goal, and Madonna University (5-3-3) answered a late challenge to defeat Michigan-Dearborn (4-5-3) 3-1 on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Crestwood. The Crusaders received goals from three players and two assists from Daniel Watkins to remain unbeaten in conference play at 3-0-1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/Article_Photos__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/Article_Photos__1_.jpg"><media:title>Afonso</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/Article_Photos__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 18:13:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6469</s:story_id></item><item><title>Crusaders Draw 1-1 With UNOH After Early Schoenberger Goal</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-soccer-crusaders-draw-1-1-with-unoh-after-early-schoenberger-goal.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-soccer-crusaders-draw-1-1-with-unoh-after-early-schoenberger-goal.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucas" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Article_Photos.png" /><br /><br />LIMA, Ohio - Madonna University (4-3-3) settled for a 1-1 draw with Northwestern Ohio (2-6-2) on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Racer Stadium in Lima, Ohio, after Raul Oliu's penalty kick at 61:29 erased the Crusaders' early lead. Lucas Schoenberger scored less than seven minutes into the match, but three late saves denied Madonna a winning goal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Article_Photos.png" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Article_Photos.png"><media:title>Lucas</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Article_Photos.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6465</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madonna Powers to 8-0 Win Over Rochester Christian</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/26/mens-soccer-madonna-powers-to-8-0-win-over-rochester-christian.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/26/mens-soccer-madonna-powers-to-8-0-win-over-rochester-christian.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Joan Arnau Riera" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/26/Article_Photos__4_.jpg" /><br /><br />LIVONIA, Mich. - Basile Lozachmeur completed a hat trick in a span of 7 minutes, 6 seconds early in the second half as Madonna pulled away for an 8-0 victory over Rochester Christian on Sept. 26. The Crusaders scored six times after halftime, improving to 4-3-2 overall and 2-0-0 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/Article_Photos__4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/Article_Photos__4_.jpg"><media:title>Joan Arnau Riera</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/26/Article_Photos__4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6458</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madonna Falls 5-0 to Olivet Nazarene</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-madonna-falls-5-0-to-olivet-nazarene.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-madonna-falls-5-0-to-olivet-nazarene.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Arvin" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/23/1V9A2916.jpg" /><br /><br />LIVONIA, Mich. - Atjon Thaqi broke a scoreless tie in the 38th minute, and Olivet Nazarene pulled away after halftime to defeat Madonna 5-0 on Sept. 23. The Tigers scored four second-half goals, including two from Pablo Ortiz Suarez, while goalkeeper Jacob Robinson stopped all five of the Crusaders' shots on goal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/1V9A2916.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/1V9A2916.jpg"><media:title>Arvin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/1V9A2916.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6455</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madonna Secures 1-0 Win over Cornerstone</title><link>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/21/mens-soccer-madonna-secures-1-0-win-over-cornerstone.aspx</link><guid>https://mucrusaders.com/news/2026/9/21/mens-soccer-madonna-secures-1-0-win-over-cornerstone.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CJ Gorospe" src="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/21/1V9A7501.jpg" /><br /><br />GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Basile Lozachmeur delivered the decisive strike in the 65th minute, and Madonna University overcame more than half the match with 10 players to defeat Cornerstone 1-0 on Saturday. The road victory gave the Crusaders a winning start in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference play and lifted their overall record to 3-2-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/1V9A7501.jpg" /><media:content url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/1V9A7501.jpg"><media:title>CJ Gorospe</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://mucrusaders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/21/1V9A7501.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>6454</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>