<?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=wrestling</link><description>Latest news items for McMaster University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://marauders.ca/rss?path=wrestling" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Malysiak and Asekomhe named Marauder Athletes of the Week</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/3/wrestling-malysiak-and-asekomhe-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/3/3/wrestling-malysiak-and-asekomhe-named-marauder-athletes-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Wrestling, Women's Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Macy and Omo" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Widescreen.png" /><br /><br />HAMILTON, Ont. —  Women's Wrestling, Macy Malysiak (Brampton, Ont.), and Men's Wrestling, Omogbai Asekomhe (Mississauga, 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/2026/3/3/Widescreen.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Widescreen.png"><media:title>Macy and Omo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/Widescreen.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>38</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9379</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauders go nine for nine in medal matches at U SPORTS Championships</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/28/womens-wrestling-marauders-go-nine-for-nine-in-medal-matches-at-u-sports-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/28/womens-wrestling-marauders-go-nine-for-nine-in-medal-matches-at-u-sports-championships.aspx</guid><category>Wrestling, Women's Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wrestling" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Untitled_design__18_.png" /><br /><br />Thunder Bay, Ont. — The McMaster Marauders wrestling program delivered an outstanding showing at the 2026 U SPORTS National Championships, with both the men's and women's teams finishing among the nation's elite. The men captured the national silver medal with a dominant four-gold-medal performance, while the women secured a fourth-place team finish behind three individual national champions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Untitled_design__18_.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Untitled_design__18_.png"><media:title>Wrestling</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/Untitled_design__18_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>58</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9373</s:story_id></item><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>Marauders showcase depth in bronze-medal finish</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/8/wrestling-marauders-showcase-depth-in-bronze-medal-finish.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/8/wrestling-marauders-showcase-depth-in-bronze-medal-finish.aspx</guid><category>Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="OUA Bronze M" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__5_.png" /><br /><br />London, Ont. — McMaster captured the team bronze medal at the OUA Men's Wrestling Championships on Saturday at Western University, putting together a complete performance that featured multiple podium finishes and two individual gold medalists. The Marauders totaled 56 points to secure third place behind Brock University (79) and host Western (59), highlighting the program's depth and ability to deliver in high-pressure matches.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__5_.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__5_.png"><media:title>OUA Bronze M</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__5_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>38</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9351</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three champions power McMaster Women’s Wrestling to OUA bronze</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/7/untitled-story.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/2/7/untitled-story.aspx</guid><category>Wrestling, Women's Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="OUA Bronze W" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__4_.png" /><br /><br />McMaster's women's wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday, capturing the team bronze medal at the OUA Wrestling Championships hosted by Western University. Powered by three individual titles and several additional podium finishes, the Marauders demonstrated their strength, depth, and championship pedigree against Ontario's top programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__4_.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__4_.png"><media:title>OUA Bronze W</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/8/Untitled_design__4_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2026 20:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>58</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9350</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (January 19-25, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/26/media-marauder-minute-january-19-25-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/26/media-marauder-minute-january-19-25-2025.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Women's Fencing, Media, 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/2026/1/26/Marauder_Minute.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont. - McMaster hosted a women's empowerment game at home last Friday, with the women falling by one-point in overtime to the 2025 Critelli Cup winners, Ottawa. Outside the court, Marauders competed across multiple fronts as wrestling, women's fencing, and Nordic skiing were all in action at major meets and championships around Ontario.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Marauder_Minute.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Marauder_Minute.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/2026/1/26/Marauder_Minute.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9342</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (January 12-18, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/19/media-marauder-minute-january-12-18-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/19/media-marauder-minute-january-12-18-2025.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Cross Country/Distance Track, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Media, Curling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marauder Minute" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/19/Marauder_Minute.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont. - Marauders packed in another busy week of games, highlighted by strong performances from women's basketball and women's volleyball, with the volleyball team earning back-to-back wins over Nipissing and women's basketball picking up a key victory on January 17. Several other programs were also in action, including wrestling, track, curling, swimming, and squash, all putting together soild performances throughout the weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/19/Marauder_Minute.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/19/Marauder_Minute.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/2026/1/19/Marauder_Minute.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9339</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marauder Minute (January 5-11, 2025)</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/12/marauder-minute-january-5-11-2025.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/12/marauder-minute-january-5-11-2025.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Cross Country/Distance Track, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, 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/2026/1/12/Marauder_Minute.png" /><br /><br />Hamilton, Ont. - The Marauders had a busy schedule this week with men's and women's basketball each hosting Lakehead, while women's volleyball went undefeated with two wins over Waterloo. McMaster athletes also competed at the Brock Invitational (Wrestling), Can-Am Classic (Track), and Carleton Invitational (Fencing).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/12/Marauder_Minute.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/12/Marauder_Minute.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/2026/1/12/Marauder_Minute.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>73</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9336</s:story_id></item><item><title>Taking down uncertainty: Tehani Blais</title><link>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/3/wrestling-taking-down-uncertainty-tehani-blais.aspx</link><guid>https://marauders.ca/news/2026/1/3/wrestling-taking-down-uncertainty-tehani-blais.aspx</guid><category>Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tehani Blais" src="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/3/Untitled_design__1_.png" /><br /><br />At 7 a.m., long before most teenagers were awake, Tehani Blais was already on the mats. Not in a state-of-the-art training centre or a packed wrestling room, but in her family's basement in Manitoba, grappling with her dad and brother while the rest of the world stood still during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those early-morning sessions, built on grit, curiosity, and a willingness to try something completely new, would quietly shape one of the top competitors in U SPORTS women's wrestling.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/3/Untitled_design__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/3/Untitled_design__1_.png"><media:title>Tehani Blais</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://marauders.ca/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/3/Untitled_design__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 3 Jan 2026 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>38</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9331</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>