<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://lewisflyers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Lewis University Athletics</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/rss.aspx?path=mcross</link><description>Latest news items for Lewis University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://lewisflyers.com/rss?path=mcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Lewis Finishes Top-10 in 2025-26 USTFCCCA Program of the Year Standings</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-cross-country-lewis-finishes-top-10-in-2025-26-ustfccca-program-of-the-year-standings.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-cross-country-lewis-finishes-top-10-in-2025-26-ustfccca-program-of-the-year-standings.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025-26 USTFCCCA Program of the Year cover" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/cover_track.jpg" /><br /><br />New Orleans – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) revealed the final standings for the USTFCCCA Program of the Year Awards. The Lewis University women's track & field program ended the year ranked ninth across all of Division II while the men were tabbed 10th. The Flyers were the only Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) school across both standings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/cover_track.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/cover_track.jpg"><media:title>2025-26 USTFCCCA Program of the Year cover</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/cover_track.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17182</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Men’s Cross Country Finishes in 12th Place at NCAA Championships Saturday</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/11/23/mens-cross-country-lewis-mens-cross-country-finishes-in-13th-place-at-ncaa-championships-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/11/23/mens-cross-country-lewis-mens-cross-country-finishes-in-13th-place-at-ncaa-championships-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCAA MXC NATTY 2024" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/23/_DSC9408.jpeg" /><br /><br />SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Lewis University men's cross country team concluded its 2024 season at the NCAA DII National Championships as the team finished in 12th place with a total of 349 points. Sophomore Evan Horgan (Loves Park, Ill./Belvidere North) was named an all-american after finishing in 13th place overall out of 262 runners, Horgan became the first men's All-American since Michael Leet did it in 2016.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/23/_DSC9408.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/23/_DSC9408.jpeg"><media:title>NCAA MXC NATTY 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/23/_DSC9408.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16183</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Men's Cross Country Takes Second at NCAA DII Midwest Regional Championship</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/11/9/lewis-mens-cross-country-takes-second-at-ncaa-dii-midwest-regional-championship-2.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/11/9/lewis-mens-cross-country-takes-second-at-ncaa-dii-midwest-regional-championship-2.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mens XC Trophies" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/9/_MBZ6136.jpg" /><br /><br />ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - The Lewis University men's cross country team placed second at the NCAA Midwest Regional Saturday (Nov. 9) with 71 total points. The top three teams earn automatic berths to the NCAA Division II Championships, which takes place Nov. 23 at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course in Sacramento, Calif.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/9/_MBZ6136.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/9/_MBZ6136.jpg"><media:title>Mens XC Trophies</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/9/_MBZ6136.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 Nov 2024 18:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16154</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Men's Cross Country Captures League Best 17th GLVC Title</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/10/26/lewis-mens-cross-country-captures-league-best-17th-glvc-title.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2024/10/26/lewis-mens-cross-country-captures-league-best-17th-glvc-title.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="GLVC MXC Champions 2024" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/26/THAT2.jpg" /><br /><br />SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Lewis University men's cross country team recorded its 17th Great Lakes Valley Conference men's cross country title, extending the league-best mark at the UIS Cross Country Course Saturday (Oct. 26). Evan Horgan (Loves Park, Ill./Belvidere North) also became the men's cross country champion after a record-setting time in the 8k, crossing the finish line at 23:23.64, which won him the GLVC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year Award.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/26/THAT2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/26/THAT2.jpg"><media:title>GLVC MXC Champions 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/26/THAT2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16129</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Athletics Celebrates 2025-26 Graduates</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-lewis-athletics-celebrates-2025-26-graduates.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-lewis-athletics-celebrates-2025-26-graduates.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Swimming, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Bowling, Men's Lacrosse, Flyerettes, STUNT, Student Athletic Advisory Committee</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Student-athlete graduation stoles" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/14/IMG_6463.jpg" /><br /><br />Romeoville, Ill. - After a successful year in the classroom and in their respective sports, the Lewis University athletics department is proud to celebrate its 2025-26 graduates! This class has combined for numbers conference titles, NCAA postseason appearances, a national championship and helped the Flyers rank within the top-10 of the Learfield Cup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/IMG_6463.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/IMG_6463.jpg"><media:title>Student-athlete graduation stoles</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/IMG_6463.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17169</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Athletics Celebrates 2026 Charlie Awards</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/5/1/baseball-lewis-athletics-celebrates-2026-charlie-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/5/1/baseball-lewis-athletics-celebrates-2026-charlie-awards.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, General, Cross Country, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Bowling, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Bowling, Flyerettes, Cheerleading, STUNT, Student Athletic Advisory Committee</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Denise Hernandez poses with her award" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/charlies.jpg" /><br /><br />Romeoville, Ill. – The Lewis University athletic department celebrated another successful night of student-athlete accomplishments as they hosted its annual Charlie Awards. The night highlighted the academic and athletic efforts of the many Flyers student-athletes throughout the 2025-26 year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/charlies.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/charlies.jpg"><media:title>Denise Hernandez poses with her award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/charlies.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17146</s:story_id></item><item><title>Flyers Earn USTFCCCA Honors</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/1/29/mens-cross-country-flyers-earn-ustfccca-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2026/1/29/mens-cross-country-flyers-earn-ustfccca-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USTFCCCA All-Academic XC" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/29/Gray_Simple_Shapes_Blank_A4_Document_Landscape_copy.png" /><br /><br />ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Lewis University Cross Country had an outstanding showing in the classroom during the 2025 season, as eight Flyers earned U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic honors. Both the men's and women's teams were also recognized as All-Academic teams, highlighting the program's commitment to excellence on the course and in the classroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/29/Gray_Simple_Shapes_Blank_A4_Document_Landscape_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/29/Gray_Simple_Shapes_Blank_A4_Document_Landscape_copy.png"><media:title>USTFCCCA All-Academic XC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/29/Gray_Simple_Shapes_Blank_A4_Document_Landscape_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16901</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lewis Continues to Perform Well in Fall Learfield Directors' Cup Standings</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/12/29/general-lewis-continues-to-perform-well-in-fall-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/12/29/general-lewis-continues-to-perform-well-in-fall-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fall 2025 Learfield Cup Graphic" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/28/learfield_cup_cover.jpg" /><br /><br />Cleveland, Ohio – After seeing multiple programs and individuals excel this past fall, the Lewis University Athletic Department landed in the top 50 nationally and first amongst all Division II Illinois schools in the NCAA Division II Learfield Directors' Cup fall sports standings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/28/learfield_cup_cover.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/28/learfield_cup_cover.jpg"><media:title>Fall 2025 Learfield Cup Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/28/learfield_cup_cover.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16860</s:story_id></item><item><title>Horgan Lands All-American Honors; Flyers Place 12th at Nationals</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-horgan-lands-all-american-honors-flyers-place-12th-at-nationals.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-horgan-lands-all-american-honors-flyers-place-12th-at-nationals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Evan Horgan at NCAA Nationals 2025" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/22/MXC.JPG" /><br /><br />Kenosha, Wis. - Lewis University men's cross country runner Evan Horgan (Loves Park, Ill./Belvidere North) capped his impressive 2025 campaign by earning All-American accolades and a top-10 finish at nationals while as a team, the Flyers placed 12th at NCAA Nationals Saturday morning at the UW-Parkside Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/MXC.JPG" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/MXC.JPG"><media:title>Evan Horgan at NCAA Nationals 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/MXC.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16832</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Cross Country Places Third at Midwest Regional</title><link>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-places-third-at-midwest-regional.aspx</link><guid>https://lewisflyers.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-places-third-at-midwest-regional.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Evan Horgan GLVC Regional" src="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/IMG_6326.jpg" /><br /><br />Kenosha, Wis. - The Lewis University men's cross country team finished third overall to punch their ticket as a team to NCAA Nationals while Evan Horgan (Loves Park, Ill./Belvidere North) placed second overall individually to highlight the Flyers efforts at the event.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/IMG_6326.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/IMG_6326.jpg"><media:title>Evan Horgan GLVC Regional</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lewisflyers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/IMG_6326.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 13:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16803</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>