<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hamptonpirates.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Hampton University Athletics</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/rss.aspx?path=vball</link><description>Latest news items for Hampton University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hamptonpirates.com/rss?path=vball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>CAA Honors 171 Hampton Student-Athletes On Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/20/general-caa-honors-171-hampton-student-athletes-on-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/20/general-caa-honors-171-hampton-student-athletes-on-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Softball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CAA Honor Roll" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 20, 2026) ... A total of 171 Hampton University student-athletes were cited by the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for academic achievement as members of the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2025 Fall semester.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png"><media:title>CAA Honor Roll</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10294</s:story_id></item><item><title>Record 259 Hampton Student-Athletes Earn Dean’s List Recognition</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/1/14/general-record-259-hampton-student-athletes-earn-deans-list-recognition.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/1/14/general-record-259-hampton-student-athletes-earn-deans-list-recognition.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Men/Women's Sailing, Softball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Triathlon, Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fall 2025 Academics" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 14, 2026) … Hampton University has long been acclaimed as one of the nation's top academic institutions. That long tradition of success in the classroom continued during the Fall, 2025 semester for Pirate student-athletes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>Fall 2025 Academics</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10145</s:story_id></item><item><title>William &amp; Mary Turns Back Pirates in Volleyball Season Finale</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/16/william-mary-turns-back-pirates-in-volleyball-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/16/william-mary-turns-back-pirates-in-volleyball-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VBW&M" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/16/IMG_8431.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 16, 2025) … In the season finale, Hampton University battled on even terms throughout but came up short against William & Mary in three sets. The Tribe prevailed 25-23, 25-19 and 25-11.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/16/IMG_8431.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/16/IMG_8431.jpeg"><media:title>VBW&amp;M</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/16/IMG_8431.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10074</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball Drops Opening Match To Tribe</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/14/volleyball-drops-opening-match-to-tribe.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/14/volleyball-drops-opening-match-to-tribe.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-WM-1" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_0638.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 14, 2025) … Katerina Pappa and Racquel Frazier recorded eight kills apiece for Hampton on Friday night as they dropped a 25-14, 25-20, 25-15 decision to William & Mary in a Coastal Athletic Association matchup inside Holland Hall.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_0638.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_0638.jpeg"><media:title>VB-WM-1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_0638.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10071</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball hosts William &amp; Mary</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/13/volleyball-hosts-william-mary.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/13/volleyball-hosts-william-mary.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VBW&M" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/13/DSC00923.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 13, 2025) ... The 2025 Hampton University volleyball team welcomes in-state rival William & Mary for the final two matches of the 2025 season on Friday and Sunday. The Pirates are entering the weekend after dropping a mid-week contest to Norfolk St. last week, while the Tribe enter following a weekend split with Charleston.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/DSC00923.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/DSC00923.jpeg"><media:title>VBW&amp;M</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/13/DSC00923.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10063</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates fall to Norfolk St. Tuesday night</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/4/volleyball-pirates-fall-to-norfolk-st-tuesday-night.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/4/volleyball-pirates-fall-to-norfolk-st-tuesday-night.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-NSU" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/4/IMG_0523.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 4, 2025) …  Morgan Warren tied a career high of 53 assists, ranking third most in a four set match, as Hampton falls to Norfolk St. 3-1 (21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-27) in the Battle of the Bay.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/IMG_0523.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/IMG_0523.jpeg"><media:title>VB-NSU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/IMG_0523.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 21:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10053</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates to host Norfolk St. in Battle of the Bay</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/3/volleyball-pirates-to-host-norfolk-st-in-battle-of-the-bay.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/3/volleyball-pirates-to-host-norfolk-st-in-battle-of-the-bay.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-NSU2" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/3/DSC00910.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 3, 2025) ... The 2025 Hampton University volleyball team hosts cross-water rival Norfolk St. Tuesday night in the second edition of the Battle of the Bay in the 2025 season. The Pirates enter the night after falling to Northeastern in two matches over the weekend, while Norfolk St. enters after dropping two to Maryland Eastern Shore.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/DSC00910.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/DSC00910.jpeg"><media:title>VB-NSU2</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/3/DSC00910.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10048</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates fall in second match to Northeastern</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/2/volleyball-pirates-fall-in-second-match-to-northeastern.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/2/volleyball-pirates-fall-in-second-match-to-northeastern.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-NE2" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/2/DSC00816.jpeg" /><br /><br />BOSTON, MASS. (Nov. 2, 2025) … Northeastern downed Hampton in three sets Sunday afternoon to sweep the weekend series over the Pirates.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/DSC00816.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/DSC00816.jpeg"><media:title>VB-NE2</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/DSC00816.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 2 Nov 2025 15:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10047</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball Drops Series Opener At Northeastern</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/1/volleyball-drops-series-opener-at-northeastern.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/1/volleyball-drops-series-opener-at-northeastern.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-Northeastern-1" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_3193.JPG" /><br /><br />BOSTON, MASS. (Nov. 1, 2025) … The Hampton University volleyball team fell in three sets to Northeastern Saturday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_3193.JPG" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_3193.JPG"><media:title>VB-Northeastern-1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_3193.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 16:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10046</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball travels to Northeastern for CAA matchup</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/10/31/volleyball-travels-to-northeastern-for-caa-matchup.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/10/31/volleyball-travels-to-northeastern-for-caa-matchup.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="VB-Northeastern" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/_DSC2117.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) ... The 2025 Hampton University volleyball team travels to Northeastern for two conference matches this weekend in Boston, Mass. The Pirates enter the series after dropping two matches to league leading Towson.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/_DSC2117.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/_DSC2117.jpeg"><media:title>VB-Northeastern</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/_DSC2117.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:04:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10044</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>