<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gogriffs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Canisius University Athletics</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Canisius University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://gogriffs.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Canisius Announces 2026 More Than A Game Fundraising Campaign</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/15/athletic-department-canisius-announces-2026-more-than-a-game-fundraising-campaign.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/15/athletic-department-canisius-announces-2026-more-than-a-game-fundraising-campaign.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cross Country/Track, General, Men's Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Rowing, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Athletic Department, Acrobatics and Tumbling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2022-23 More Than A Game 1920x1080" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/10/12/GoGriffs_FallFundraising_1920x1080_6kPnS.jpg" /><br /><br />Canisius athletics announced today the launch of its 2026 "More Than A Game" fall fundraising campaign in an effort to support the University's 21 varsity programs and the school's 400-plus student-athletes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/10/12/GoGriffs_FallFundraising_1920x1080_6kPnS.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/10/12/GoGriffs_FallFundraising_1920x1080_6kPnS.jpg"><media:title>2022-23 More Than A Game 1920x1080</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/10/12/GoGriffs_FallFundraising_1920x1080_6kPnS.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>40</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25274</s:story_id></item><item><title>Canisius Announces 2026-27 Basketball Theme Nights and Giveaways</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/19/mens-basketball-canisius-announces-2026-27-basketball-theme-nights-and-giveaways.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/19/mens-basketball-canisius-announces-2026-27-basketball-theme-nights-and-giveaways.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026-27 Basketball Theme Nights & Promotions Header" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/19/landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />The Canisius athletic department has announced its theme nights and promotional schedule for the 2026-27 men's and women's basketball seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/19/landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/19/landscape.jpg"><media:title>2026-27 Basketball Theme Nights &amp; Promotions Header</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/19/landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25291</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball Scores Home Win Over Merrimack</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/volleyball-collects-its-second-win-of-conference-play.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/volleyball-collects-its-second-win-of-conference-play.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Volleyball Celetbrates A Point Against Merrimack" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/vb-game-10-16-56.jpg" /><br /><br />Four Canisius players recorded 10-or more kills, led by redshirt-junior Julia Lenik's team-high 13, as the host Golden Griffins scored a 3-1 victory over Merrimack in Metro Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at the Koessler Athletic Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/vb-game-10-16-56.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/vb-game-10-16-56.jpg"><media:title>Volleyball Celetbrates A Point Against Merrimack</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/vb-game-10-16-56.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25288</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hockey Stumbles in Finale at Clarkson</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/ice-hockey-hockey-stumbles-in-finale-at-clarkson.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/ice-hockey-hockey-stumbles-in-finale-at-clarkson.aspx</guid><category>Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canisius forward Walter Zacher and Clarkson's Ty Brassington are shown in game action at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, N.Y. " src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/2026_Oct_16_CU_Men_vs_Canisius_154181.jpg" /><br /><br />Clarkson got goals from five different players and a 19-save shutout from Shane Soderwall as it recorded a 5-0 victory over Canisius in collegiate men's hockey action Saturday at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/2026_Oct_16_CU_Men_vs_Canisius_154181.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/2026_Oct_16_CU_Men_vs_Canisius_154181.jpg"><media:title>Canisius forward Walter Zacher and Clarkson's Ty Brassington are shown in game action at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, N.Y. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/2026_Oct_16_CU_Men_vs_Canisius_154181.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25290</s:story_id></item><item><title>Rowing Places First in Varsity 8 at Yinzer Cup</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/rowing-places-first-in-varsity-8-at-yinzer-cup.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/rowing-places-first-in-varsity-8-at-yinzer-cup.aspx</guid><category>Rowing</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rowing team photo at 2026 Yinzer Cup" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_1142.jpeg" /><br /><br />The Canisius rowing team opened its fall season at the Yinzer Cup hosted by Robert Morris. The teams competed against RMU, Toledo and Marietta Saturday morning at Midge McPhail Boathouse in Pittsburgh, Pa.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_1142.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_1142.jpeg"><media:title>Rowing team photo at 2026 Yinzer Cup</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_1142.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:44:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25289</s:story_id></item><item><title>Leighton Claims Two Pool Records as Swimming and Diving Compete in Tri-Meet Saturday</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/swimming-diving-leighton-claims-two-pool-records-as-swimming-and-diving-compete-in-tri-meet-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/swimming-diving-leighton-claims-two-pool-records-as-swimming-and-diving-compete-in-tri-meet-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Evie Leighton is shown in competition against Geneseo at the Burt Flickinger Center in downtown Buffalo" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/Leighton_Evie_action_vs_Geneseo_2.jpg" /><br /><br />The Canisius women's swimming and diving team scored a 164-136 win over the University of Rochester, while the Siena women's team posted a 157-142 victory over the Golden Griffin women's team in a tri-meet Saturday afternoon in Rochester, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Merrimack</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-plays-to-scoreless-draw-at-merrimack.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-plays-to-scoreless-draw-at-merrimack.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canisius goaltender Alexa Turmel kicks the ball during game action versus Robert Morris at the Demske Sports Complex on Aug. 20, 2026" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/4/Alexa_Turmel_action_vs_RMU_8-20-26.jpg" /><br /><br />Freshman keeper Alexa Turmel recorded five saves to pace Canisius in a 0-0 draw versus Merrimack in Metro Conference women's soccer action Saturday at Martone-Mejall Field in North Andover, Mass.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/4/Alexa_Turmel_action_vs_RMU_8-20-26.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/4/Alexa_Turmel_action_vs_RMU_8-20-26.jpg"><media:title>Canisius goaltender Alexa Turmel kicks the ball during game action versus Robert Morris at the Demske Sports Complex on Aug. 20, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/4/Alexa_Turmel_action_vs_RMU_8-20-26.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:44:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25286</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fisher Paces Cross Country as Men Claim Canisius Alumni Classic Title</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/cross-country-track-cross-country-wraps-up-canisius-alumni-classic-appearance.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/cross-country-track-cross-country-wraps-up-canisius-alumni-classic-appearance.aspx</guid><category>Cross Country/Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nathaniel Fisher race action at Little Three Championships" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/DSC08760__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />Junior Nathaniel Fisher claimed a third-place finish as the Canisius men's and women's cross country teams returned home Saturday, hosting the Canisius Alumni Classic Saturday at Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/DSC08760__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/DSC08760__1_.jpg"><media:title>Nathaniel Fisher race action at Little Three Championships</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/DSC08760__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:37:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25285</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Suffers Loss to Saint Peter’s Saturday</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-suffers-loss-to-saint-peters-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-suffers-loss-to-saint-peters-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sydney Aggrey game action vs. Saint Peter's" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_7611.jpeg" /><br /><br />Toby Smith netted two goals to lead Saint Peter's to a 2-1 win over Canisius in Metro Conference men's soccer action Saturday at the Demske Sports Complex in Buffalo, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_7611.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_7611.jpeg"><media:title>Sydney Aggrey game action vs. Saint Peter's</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/17/IMG_7611.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25284</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chiddenton Strikes in Overtime to Lift Hockey Past Clarkson</title><link>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/16/ice-hockey-chiddenton-strikes-in-overtime-to-lift-hockey-past-clarkson.aspx</link><guid>https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/10/16/ice-hockey-chiddenton-strikes-in-overtime-to-lift-hockey-past-clarkson.aspx</guid><category>Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Canisius forward Rhys Chiddenton watches the puck during game action versus Ferris State at LECOM Harborcenter on Oct. 2, 2026" src="https://gogriffs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/16/Rhys_Chiddenton_action_vs_Ferris_State_10-2-26_2.jpg" /><br /><br />Senior Rhys Chiddenton scored at the 1:42 mark of overtime to lift Canisius to a 4-3 victory over Clarkson in collegiate men's hockey action Friday at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, N.Y.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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