<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://marauders.ca/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>McMaster University Athletics</title><link>https://marauders.ca/rss.aspx?path=mbad</link><description>Latest news items for McMaster University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://marauders.ca/rss?path=mbad" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Wang and Patrick named Marauder Athletes of the Week</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/10/media-wang-and-patrick-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/10/media-wang-and-patrick-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Badminton, Cross Country/Distance Track, Media, Women's Badminton</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chloe and Sam" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Widescreen.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. —  Women's Badminton, Chloe Wang (Oakville, Ont.), and Men's Track, Samuel Patrick (Guelph, Ont.) have been crowned this week's Marauder Athletes of the Week for their excellent showings over the weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Widescreen.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Widescreen.jpg"><media:title>Chloe and Sam</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/10/Widescreen.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9386</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (March 2-8, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/9/media-marauder-minute-march-2-8-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/9/media-marauder-minute-march-2-8-2025.aspx</guid><category>Badminton, Fencing, Media</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Minute" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Marauder_Minute_Best.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont.— The McMaster Marauders had a championship-filled weekend, highlighted by women's volleyball earning OUA silver, while track and field competed at the U SPORTS Championships in Winnipeg and fencing and badminton took part in their respective OUA Championships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Marauder_Minute_Best.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Marauder_Minute_Best.png"><media:title>Minute</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Marauder_Minute_Best.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9385</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauders finish fifth at OUA badminton Championships</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/9/badminton-marauders-finish-fifth-at-oua-badminton-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/9/badminton-marauders-finish-fifth-at-oua-badminton-championships.aspx</guid><category>Badminton</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="." src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/9/OUABadminDay2_-246.jpg" /><br /><br />North York, Ont. – The McMaster Marauders men's and women's badminton teams competed at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships this weekend, hosted by York University at the Tait McKenzie Centre. After a series of challenging matches and strong effort, the Marauders finished in fifth place.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/9/OUABadminDay2_-246.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/9/OUABadminDay2_-246.jpg"><media:title>.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/9/OUABadminDay2_-246.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Feb 2025 22:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9195</s:story_id></item><item><title>PREVIEW: McMaster badminton team headed for 2025 OUA Championships in North York</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/1/29/badminton-mcmaster-badminton-team-headed-for-2025-oua-championships-in-north-york.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/1/29/badminton-mcmaster-badminton-team-headed-for-2025-oua-championships-in-north-york.aspx</guid><category>Badminton</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="." src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/29/20240911-DSC07438.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. —The Marauder varsity badminton team will join other university teams from across Ontario to compete at the OUA Championships from February 7-9th. The Marauders finished in fifth place last year and will look to better that outcome at this year's OUA tournament at the Tait McKenzie Centre in North York, Ont. Last year, McMaster also came away with two OUA All-Star picks in Jeslyn Chow (North York, Ont.) and former teammate Alex Zhang.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/29/20240911-DSC07438.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/29/20240911-DSC07438.jpg"><media:title>.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/29/20240911-DSC07438.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:56:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9172</s:story_id></item><item><title>McMaster announces 2024 Marauder Giving Challenge results in record-breaking campaign</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/27/general-mcmaster-announces-2024-marauder-giving-challenge-results-in-record-breaking-campaign.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/27/general-mcmaster-announces-2024-marauder-giving-challenge-results-in-record-breaking-campaign.aspx</guid><category>Field Hockey, Football, General, Badminton, Men's Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Men's Soccer, Squash, Swimming , Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rugby, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, Baseball, Figure Skating, Fast Pitch, Curling, Nordic Skiing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A text-heavy photo that reads 'Marauder Giving Challenge - Support your favourite Marauder teams' with a McMaster University and McMaster Marauders logo. Background image is fans cheering." src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/27/Giving_Challenge_Update_1920x1080.png" /><br /><br />HAMILTON – After a record-breaking fundraising campaign that raised $149,488 from more than 1,000 donors, McMaster Athletics & Recreation has announced the team challenge winners of the 2024 Marauder Giving Challenge.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/27/Giving_Challenge_Update_1920x1080.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/27/Giving_Challenge_Update_1920x1080.png"><media:title>A text-heavy photo that reads 'Marauder Giving Challenge - Support your favourite Marauder teams' with a McMaster University and McMaster Marauders logo. Background image is fans cheering.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/27/Giving_Challenge_Update_1920x1080.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9130</s:story_id></item><item><title>Community support reaches new heights in 2024 Marauder Giving Challenge</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/13/general-community-support-reaches-new-heights-in-2024-marauder-giving-challenge.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/13/general-community-support-reaches-new-heights-in-2024-marauder-giving-challenge.aspx</guid><category>Field Hockey, Football, General, Badminton, Men's Basketball, Cross Country/Distance Track, Fencing, Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Men's Soccer, Squash, Swimming , Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Rowing, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rugby, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, Baseball, Performance, Figure Skating, Fast Pitch, Women's Curling, Curling, Nordic Skiing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A photo of members of the McMaster women's soccer team celebrating a goal with Marauder fans, who are leaning over the barrier." src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/13/KevinLassel-2023-MAC00354.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. – The McMaster Marauder community came together Tuesday with unparalleled generosity for the 2024 Marauder Giving Challenge, raising an incredible $149,488 through 1,052 donations.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/13/KevinLassel-2023-MAC00354.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/13/KevinLassel-2023-MAC00354.jpg"><media:title>A photo of members of the McMaster women's soccer team celebrating a goal with Marauder fans, who are leaning over the barrier.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/13/KevinLassel-2023-MAC00354.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:20:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9114</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Giving Challenge launches to drive student-athlete development at McMaster</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/7/marauder-giving-challenge-launches-to-drive-student-athlete-development-at-mcmaster.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/11/7/marauder-giving-challenge-launches-to-drive-student-athlete-development-at-mcmaster.aspx</guid><category>Field Hockey, Football, General, Badminton, Men's Basketball, Cross Country/Distance Track, Fencing, Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Men's Soccer, Squash, Swimming , Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Rowing, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rugby, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, Baseball, Performance, Figure Skating, Fast Pitch, Women's Curling, Curling, Nordic Skiing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2024 Marauder Giving Challenge Launch Story Image" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Marauder_Giving_Challenge_2024_Story_Image.png" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. – The McMaster Marauders have launched the Marauder Giving Challenge, set to officially kick off on Tuesday, November 12. Alumni, fans, and supporters of Marauder Athletics are encouraged to unite in backing student-athletes, with donations directly supporting the growth and success of McMaster's varsity teams. Contributions made at marauders.ca/giving allow supporters to champion specific teams and causes, making a tangible difference in athletes' lives.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Marauder_Giving_Challenge_2024_Story_Image.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Marauder_Giving_Challenge_2024_Story_Image.png"><media:title>2024 Marauder Giving Challenge Launch Story Image</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Marauder_Giving_Challenge_2024_Story_Image.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 Nov 2024 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9100</s:story_id></item><item><title>PREVIEW: McMaster badminton to compete at 2024 OUA Championship in Pickering</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/3/6/badminton-preview-mcmaster-badminton-to-compete-at-2024-oua-championship-in-pickering.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/3/6/badminton-preview-mcmaster-badminton-to-compete-at-2024-oua-championship-in-pickering.aspx</guid><category>Badminton</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Badminton 2024" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/3/8/JasmineLewis-2024-45.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMILTON – The OUA Badminton Championship will wrap up the 2024 season this weekend. Varsity badminton players from across Ontario will compete in hopes of helping their team earn the coveted title and banner. The Marauders finished in fifth place last year and will look to better that outcome in Pickering.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/8/JasmineLewis-2024-45.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/8/JasmineLewis-2024-45.jpg"><media:title>Badminton 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/8/JasmineLewis-2024-45.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2024 12:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8973</s:story_id></item><item><title>Yee and Dong earn BioSteel Marauder Athlete of the Week honours</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2023/2/21/badminton-yee-and-dong-earn-biosteel-marauder-athlete-of-the-week-honours.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2023/2/21/badminton-yee-and-dong-earn-biosteel-marauder-athlete-of-the-week-honours.aspx</guid><category>Badminton, Fencing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="AOTW - 2.21.2023" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/2/21/2000x1000_Website.png" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. - Natalie Yee of the McMaster badminton team and Darren Dong of the Marauders men's fencing team are this week's BioSteel Marauder Athletes of the Week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/21/2000x1000_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/21/2000x1000_Website.png"><media:title>AOTW - 2.21.2023</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/21/2000x1000_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:59:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8601</s:story_id></item><item><title>Badminton places fifth at OUA Championship</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2023/2/20/badminton-places-fifth-at-oua-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2023/2/20/badminton-places-fifth-at-oua-championship.aspx</guid><category>Badminton</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chow at 2023 OUA Championship" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/2/20/_06A4382.jpg" /><br /><br />TORONTO, Ont. - The McMaster badminton team ended the 2022-23 season at the OUA Championship hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University this past weekend. The Marauders went 2-2 in pool play to advance to the quarterfinals but ultimately ended up falling to the reigning OUA Champions, the Toronto Varsity Blues, in the quarterfinal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/20/_06A4382.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/20/_06A4382.jpg"><media:title>Chow at 2023 OUA Championship</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/2/20/_06A4382.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8599</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>