<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>West Virginia State University Athletics</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/rss.aspx?path=wsoccer</link><description>Latest news items for West Virginia State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/rss?path=wsoccer" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>WVSU hosts 2026 Stinger Awards</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-wvsu-hosts-2026-stinger-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-wvsu-hosts-2026-stinger-awards.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Women's Volleyball, Staff, Women's Soccer, Acrobatics &amp; Tumbling, Men's Cross Country, Cheerleading &amp; Dance</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Stinger Awards" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_4618.jpeg" /><br /><br />INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The West Virginia State athletic department hosted the first-ever Stinger Awards Wednesday night inside the Ferrell Hall Auditorium on the WVSU campus. 14 awards were given out, as well as a few special recognitions. The full list of award winners is below.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_4618.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_4618.jpeg"><media:title>2026 Stinger Awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_4618.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5301</s:story_id></item><item><title>Season Ends in Atlantic Regional: State Falls to No. 2 West Chester</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/21/womens-soccer-season-ends-in-atlantic-regional-state-falls-to-no-2-west-chester.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/21/womens-soccer-season-ends-in-atlantic-regional-state-falls-to-no-2-west-chester.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Bastock" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/21/1R7A9592.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST CHESTER, Pa. — The Yellow Jackets battled early but were eliminated from the NCAA Atlantic Regional on Thursday, falling 5–2 to second-seeded West Chester.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/1R7A9592.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/1R7A9592.jpg"><media:title>WSOC25 Bastock</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/1R7A9592.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5167</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stunning Shot Disparity, Unfortunate Result: State Falls 1–0</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/12/womens-soccer-stunning-shot-disparity-unfortunate-result-state-falls-1-0.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/12/womens-soccer-stunning-shot-disparity-unfortunate-result-state-falls-1-0.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Filter vs UC" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_6174.JPG" /><br /><br />West Virginia State outshot Charleston 23–2 but couldn't find the net in a 1–0 defeat on Wednesday night. Now, the Yellow Jackets turn their attention to the NCAA Selection Show to see if their season continues.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_6174.JPG" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_6174.JPG"><media:title>WSOC25 Filter vs UC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/IMG_6174.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5159</s:story_id></item><item><title>MEC Semifinal Showdown: Jackets Host Charleston Under the Lights</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/12/womens-soccer-mec-semifinal-showdown-jackets-host-charleston-under-the-lights.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/12/womens-soccer-mec-semifinal-showdown-jackets-host-charleston-under-the-lights.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MEC WSOC SF Preview 25" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/WVSU_vs_UC_SF_Preview.png" /><br /><br />INSTITUTE, W.Va. — WVSU is unbeaten at home (9–0), winners of 7 straight, and looks to book a second straight trip to the MEC Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/WVSU_vs_UC_SF_Preview.png" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/WVSU_vs_UC_SF_Preview.png"><media:title>MEC WSOC SF Preview 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/WVSU_vs_UC_SF_Preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5158</s:story_id></item><item><title>No Liberty Given: Jackets March On After 1–0 Quarterfinal Victory</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-no-liberty-given-jackets-march-on-after-1-0-quarterfinal-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-no-liberty-given-jackets-march-on-after-1-0-quarterfinal-victory.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Karam's goal vs WLU MECQF" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/9/IMG_3300.jpeg" /><br /><br />INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Leila Karam's 56th-minute strike and another shutout from Poppy Bastock powered West Virginia State to a 1–0 win over West Liberty in Sunday's MEC Quarterfinal. The Jackets move on to face Charleston in Wednesday's semifinal at Lakin-Ray Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/IMG_3300.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/IMG_3300.jpeg"><media:title>WSOC25 Karam's goal vs WLU MECQF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/9/IMG_3300.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 17:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5157</s:story_id></item><item><title>MEC PREVIEW: Yellow Jackets Begin Championship Push at Home Against West Liberty</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-soccer-mec-preview-yellow-jackets-begin-championship-push-at-home-against-west-liberty.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-soccer-mec-preview-yellow-jackets-begin-championship-push-at-home-against-west-liberty.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC MEC 25 PREVIEW: WVSU vs WLU" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/WVSU_vs_WLU_Preview.png" /><br /><br />

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The road to a repeat runs through Institute. Top-seeded West Virginia State opens MEC Tournament play Sunday at 1 p.m. against West Liberty, riding an 11-match unbeaten streak and outscoring opponents 44-12 since its last loss.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/WVSU_vs_WLU_Preview.png" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/WVSU_vs_WLU_Preview.png"><media:title>WSOC MEC 25 PREVIEW: WVSU vs WLU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/WVSU_vs_WLU_Preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5154</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ranked and Recognized: Nine Yellow Jackets Named All-MEC, WVSU Climbs to No. 8 in Region</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/7/ranked-and-recognized-nine-yellow-jackets-named-all-mec-wvsu-climbs-to-no-8-in-region.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/7/ranked-and-recognized-nine-yellow-jackets-named-all-mec-wvsu-climbs-to-no-8-in-region.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC ALL CONFERENCE 25" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/ALL_CONFERENCE_WSOC.png" /><br /><br />

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — WVSU's postseason run begins after a week of milestones featuring nine All-MEC selections and a No. 8 regional ranking.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/ALL_CONFERENCE_WSOC.png" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/ALL_CONFERENCE_WSOC.png"><media:title>WSOC ALL CONFERENCE 25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/ALL_CONFERENCE_WSOC.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5153</s:story_id></item><item><title>Home Sweep Home! Jackets Complete Derby Double Over UC</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-home-sweep-home-jackets-complete-derby-double-over-uc.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-home-sweep-home-jackets-complete-derby-double-over-uc.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Okoro" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/6/DSC_7850.jpeg" /><br /><br />

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — State stormed back from an early own goal to down Charleston 2–1, wrapping up the season sweep and building momentum for Sunday's MEC quarterfinal at home.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/DSC_7850.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/DSC_7850.jpeg"><media:title>WSOC25 Okoro</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/DSC_7850.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2025 22:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5152</s:story_id></item><item><title>Twelve and Counting: State Stays Perfect Against Glenville State</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/2/womens-soccer-twelve-and-counting-state-stays-perfect-against-glenville-state.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/11/2/womens-soccer-twelve-and-counting-state-stays-perfect-against-glenville-state.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Okoro" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/2/54876773086_7526dd98b8_o.jpg" /><br /><br />

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — The Yellow Jackets kept their flawless record against Glenville State intact, using a six-goal second half and Okoro's three-goal performance to cruise to victory.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/54876773086_7526dd98b8_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/54876773086_7526dd98b8_o.jpg"><media:title>WSOC25 Okoro</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/54876773086_7526dd98b8_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 2 Nov 2025 17:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5150</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hat Trick or Treat! París Fílter’s Flurry Fuels WVSU’s 6–3 Win</title><link>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-hat-trick-or-treat-pars-f-lters-flurry-fuels-wvsus-6-3-win.aspx</link><guid>https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-hat-trick-or-treat-pars-f-lters-flurry-fuels-wvsus-6-3-win.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WSOC25 Paris Filter" src="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_6547.png" /><br /><br />INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Sara Par&iacute;s F&iacute;lter delivered a natural hat trick and four total goals as West Virginia State powered past West Virginia Wesleyan, 6–3, on Wednesday night at Lakin-Ray Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_6547.png" /><media:content url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_6547.png"><media:title>WSOC25 Paris Filter</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wvsuyellowjackets.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/29/DSC_6547.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:46:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>16</s:sport_id><s:story_id>5147</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>