<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.carthage.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Carthage College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss.aspx?path=mlax</link><description>Latest news items for Carthage College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss?path=mlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Firebirds Fall in CCIW Semifinals Despite Second-Half Push</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-firebirds-fall-in-cciw-semifinals-despite-second-half-push.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-firebirds-fall-in-cciw-semifinals-despite-second-half-push.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Brandon Sawicki goes for a shot" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_9290.JPG" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — In the semifinals of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament, the No. 2 seed Carthage fell into an early deficit and was unable to recover in a 19-6 loss to the No. 3 seed Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_9290.JPG" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_9290.JPG"><media:title>Brandon Sawicki goes for a shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/IMG_9290.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12233</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Men’s Lacrosse Lands Eight on All-Conference Teams</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/28/mens-lacrosse-carthage-mens-lacrosse-lands-eight-on-all-conference-teams.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/28/mens-lacrosse-carthage-mens-lacrosse-lands-eight-on-all-conference-teams.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX Team" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/55235271922.jpg" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE — The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin announced its All-CCIW selections, with eight student-athletes from the Carthage College men's lacrosse team earning recognition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/55235271922.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/55235271922.jpg"><media:title>MLAX Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/55235271922.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12225</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fast Start Fuels Carthage Past Carroll, 11-6</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/25/mens-lacrosse-fast-start-fuels-carthage-past-carroll-11-6.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/25/mens-lacrosse-fast-start-fuels-carthage-past-carroll-11-6.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/26MLAX_4.25KJ4.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's lacrosse team used a fast start and steady offensive pressure to earn an 11-6 victory over Carroll, building an early lead and maintaining control throughout the contest. The Firebirds scored four first-quarter goals and added key runs in the second and third periods to keep Carroll at a distance en route to the win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/26MLAX_4.25KJ4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/26MLAX_4.25KJ4.jpg"><media:title>MLAX</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/26MLAX_4.25KJ4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12214</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Battles Back, Elmhurst Responds in Second Half</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-carthage-battles-back-elmhurst-responds-in-second-half.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/22/mens-lacrosse-carthage-battles-back-elmhurst-responds-in-second-half.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bailey-Alex" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/26-ML-4-22_TP-5.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's lacrosse team erased an early deficit and pulled even before halftime, but Elmhurst used a decisive second-half run to pull away for a 17-9 victory. The Firebirds battled back from four goals down in the opening half to tie the contest at seven late in the second quarter, only to see the Bluejays regain control with a strong third quarter and seal the result down the stretch.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/26-ML-4-22_TP-5.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/26-ML-4-22_TP-5.jpg"><media:title>Bailey-Alex</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/26-ML-4-22_TP-5.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12207</s:story_id></item><item><title>Flores Recognized by CCIW Following Defensive Effort in Conference Victory</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/21/mens-lacrosse-flores-recognized-by-cciw-following-defensive-effort-in-conference-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/21/mens-lacrosse-flores-recognized-by-cciw-following-defensive-effort-in-conference-victory.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Josh Flores" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/20/55172150584_bf47364bcd_o.jpg" /><br /><br />NAPERVILLE — Senior defenseman Josh Flores earned College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Men's Lacrosse Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week honors following a standout performance in Carthage's conference victory.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/55172150584_bf47364bcd_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/55172150584_bf47364bcd_o.jpg"><media:title>Josh Flores</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/55172150584_bf47364bcd_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12198</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Erases Early Deficit, Tops Illinois Wesleyan for First Time Since 2017</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-carthage-erases-early-deficit-tops-illinois-wesleyan-for-first-time-since-2017.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-carthage-erases-early-deficit-tops-illinois-wesleyan-for-first-time-since-2017.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Westland-Jake" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/55188258848.jpg" /><br /><br />BLOOMINGTON — The Carthage College men's lacrosse team secured its third conference win on Saturday, defeating Illinois Wesleyan 12-9 on the road. This marked their first victory over the Titans since 2017.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/55188258848.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/55188258848.jpg"><media:title>Westland-Jake</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/55188258848.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12184</s:story_id></item><item><title>Late Goals Seal Carthage Victory Against North Central (Ill.)</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-late-goals-seal-carthage-victory-against-north-central-ill.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-late-goals-seal-carthage-victory-against-north-central-ill.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mlax" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/55188112496_76bcd09677_o.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — Carthage built a commanding early lead and withstood a furious rally from North Central (Ill.) to secure a 10-9 victory on Saturday afternoon for their second conference win of the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/55188112496_76bcd09677_o.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/55188112496_76bcd09677_o.jpg"><media:title>mlax</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/55188112496_76bcd09677_o.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12152</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Opens Fast, Rolls Past Augustana in CCIW Opener</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/4/mens-lacrosse-carthage-opens-fast-rolls-past-augustana-in-cciw-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/4/mens-lacrosse-carthage-opens-fast-rolls-past-augustana-in-cciw-opener.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MLAX Goalies" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/4/IMG_2370.jpeg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — Carthage men's lacrosse delivered a commanding performance from the opening faceoff, erupting for 13 first-quarter goals and never looking back in a 26-4 victory over Augustana (Ill.) on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/IMG_2370.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/IMG_2370.jpeg"><media:title>MLAX Goalies</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/IMG_2370.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 18:55:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12128</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Falls Despite Strong Start in Road Matchup</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/28/mens-lacrosse-carthage-falls-despite-strong-start-in-road-matchup.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/28/mens-lacrosse-carthage-falls-despite-strong-start-in-road-matchup.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jake Williamson gets in position to defend in goal " src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/28/5517190.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON — Carthage jumped out to an early lead, but a decisive second-quarter surge by the home team proved too much to overcome in a 15-5 setback in nonconference men's lacrosse action.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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13-6</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-lacrosse-mens-lacrosse-scores-eight-in-fourth-to-top-kalamazoo-13-6.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-lacrosse-mens-lacrosse-scores-eight-in-fourth-to-top-kalamazoo-13-6.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bailey-Alex" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/25/26_Fijf2.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's lacrosse team used a dominant fourth quarter to separate from Kalamazoo, securing a 13-6 victory after a tightly contested first half.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/26_Fijf2.jpg" /><media:content 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