<?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=msquash</link><description>Latest news items for McMaster University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://marauders.ca/rss?path=msquash" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Vecchio and Izhar named Marauder Athletes of the Week</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/10/media-vecchio-and-izhar-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/10/media-vecchio-and-izhar-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Squash, Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Media</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nat and Arham" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Widescreen.png" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. —  Women's Wrestling, Natalie Vecchio (Kingston, Ont.), and Men's Squash, Arham Izhar (Oakville, 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/2026/2/10/Widescreen.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Widescreen.png"><media:title>Nat and Arham</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Widescreen.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9353</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (February 2-8, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/9/marauder-minute-february-2-8-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/9/marauder-minute-february-2-8-2025.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Cross Country/Distance Track, Squash, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Wrestling, Media, Women's Squash, Women's Curling, Curling, Nordic Skiing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marauder Minute" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Marauder_Minute_copy.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont. — Twas' a quiet weekend in Hamilton, but a busy weekend for the Marauders as twelve teams were in action across Canada. Our women's curling team brought home silver, while the men's and women's wrestling teams earned bronze medals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Marauder_Minute_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Marauder_Minute_copy.png"><media:title>Marauder Minute</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/10/Marauder_Minute_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9354</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (November 10 - 16, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-marauder-minute-november-3-9-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-marauder-minute-november-3-9-2025.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Squash, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Media</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marauder Minute" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/17/MarauderMinute.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont. - The Marauders faced a full slate of competition this week, with both basketball teams battling hard against Western and Windsor in back-to-back games, while McMaster volleyball teams faced Western. McMaster wrestling was in action at the Pat Bolger Open in Toronto, and the squash teams competed at Sectional #2 in DBAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/MarauderMinute.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/MarauderMinute.png"><media:title>Marauder Minute</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/17/MarauderMinute.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 11:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9317</s:story_id></item><item><title>McMaster squash teams end OUA Championships with mixed results</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/9/squash-mcmaster-squash-teams-end-oua-championships-with-mixed-results.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/9/squash-mcmaster-squash-teams-end-oua-championships-with-mixed-results.aspx</guid><category>Squash</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="." src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/9/MAC_1939__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. – The McMaster Marauders men's and women's squash teams faced a challenging series of matches at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships this weekend, hosted by Brock University at the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa. Despite some strong individual performances, both teams walked away with mixed results, with the men finishing in seventh place and the women securing fifth.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/9/MAC_1939__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/9/MAC_1939__1_.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/MAC_1939__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Feb 2025 22:38:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9194</s:story_id></item><item><title>PREVIEW: McMaster squash team to compete at OUA Championship in Niagara</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/4/womens-squash-preview-mcmaster-squash-team-to-compete-at-oua-championship-in-niagara.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2025/2/4/womens-squash-preview-mcmaster-squash-team-to-compete-at-oua-championship-in-niagara.aspx</guid><category>Squash, Women's Squash</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Squash team" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/4/20240911-DSC07463.jpg" /><br /><br />After just missing the podium at the OUA championships last season, the Marauder women's squash squad are again medal hopefuls this year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/4/20240911-DSC07463.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/4/20240911-DSC07463.jpg"><media:title>Women's Squash team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/4/20240911-DSC07463.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>81</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9182</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>Marauders close out season at 2024 OUA Squash Championships</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/2/12/marauders-close-out-season-at-2024-oua-squash-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/2/12/marauders-close-out-season-at-2024-oua-squash-championships.aspx</guid><category>Squash</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Squash at OUA Championship" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/2/12/IMG_8581.jpg" /><br /><br />NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Entering the 2024 OUA Championship as the defending provincial silver medalists, the McMaster Marauders women's squash team just missed out on a second straight podium finish, ending the three day competition in fourth spot.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/12/IMG_8581.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/12/IMG_8581.jpg"><media:title>Women's Squash at OUA Championship</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/12/IMG_8581.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8931</s:story_id></item><item><title>PREVIEW: McMaster squash teams ready to conquer OUA Championships</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/2/9/squash-preview-mcmaster-squash-teams-ready-to-conquer-oua-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2024/2/9/squash-preview-mcmaster-squash-teams-ready-to-conquer-oua-championships.aspx</guid><category>Squash, Women's Squash</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Squash - 2024" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/2/9/Mac_Squash_19_Nov_2023-38.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMILTON - The stage is set for an exciting weekend of squash action at the 2024 OUA Championships as the McMaster men's and women's teams gear up to battle it out in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Marauders are poised to leave their mark on the courts, each team with its own storyline.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/Mac_Squash_19_Nov_2023-38.jpg" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/Mac_Squash_19_Nov_2023-38.jpg"><media:title>Men's Squash - 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/2/9/Mac_Squash_19_Nov_2023-38.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8921</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>