<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://cornellbigred.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cornell University Athletics</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/rss.aspx?path=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for Cornell University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://cornellbigred.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>kjz3@cornell.edu (Cornell University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Garner Adds Five to Big Red Women's Basketball Roster</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-basketball-announces-newcomers-for-2026-27.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-basketball-announces-newcomers-for-2026-27.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cornell women's basketball hosts Army West Point for a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 inside Newman Area in Ithaca, N.Y." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2025/12/10/RB2_8832.jpg" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 Head Coach of Women's Basketball, Emily Garner, has announced the addition of five student-athletes to join the Cornell women's basketball roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/10/RB2_8832.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/10/RB2_8832.jpg"><media:title>Cornell women's basketball hosts Army West Point for a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 inside Newman Area in Ithaca, N.Y.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/10/RB2_8832.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88613</s:story_id></item><item><title>Amber Easter Joins Cornell Women's Basketball Staff</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/19/amber-easter-joins-cornell-womens-basketball-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/19/amber-easter-joins-cornell-womens-basketball-staff.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Amber Easter on the sideline while coaching at Bethune-Cookman (SWAC) in 2025-26 before being hired as an assistant coach by the Big Red prior to 2026-27" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/BAH_3586.jpg" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. — The Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 Head Coach of Women's Basketball, Emily Garner has announced today the hiring of Amber Easter as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Big Red women's basketball program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/BAH_3586.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/BAH_3586.jpg"><media:title>Amber Easter on the sideline while coaching at Bethune-Cookman (SWAC) in 2025-26 before being hired as an assistant coach by the Big Red prior to 2026-27</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/BAH_3586.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88632</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Athletics Presents 2026 Senior Awards</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/19/womens-ice-hockey-cornell-athletics-presents-2026-senior-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/19/womens-ice-hockey-cornell-athletics-presents-2026-senior-awards.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Softball, Women's Squash</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cornell Athletics celebrates its seniors with awards during the annual Senior Toast on May 18, 2026 at the Tanner Terrace in Ithaca, N.Y." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SeniorAthleteAwards_05.18.26_2216.jpg" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell seniors Lauren Holt, Andrew Johnson, Ketki Ketkar and Cooper Noard took home the Charles H. Moore Outstanding Senior Varsity Athlete Award during the school's annual Senior Toast on Monday. Aishwarya Khubchandani, Sarah MacEachern, DJ Nix and Aman Sharma earned the Ronald P. Lynch Senior Spirit Award, given to student-athletes whose leadership on and off the field model the ideals of the Big Red athletics department. Matt Dooley, Riley Gerardo, Sam Latona and Caitlin Tully were recognized with the Mario St. George Boiardi '04 Leadership Award for embodying leadership, athleticism and a strong work ethic, while Abraham Ailemen, Noah Cummings, Jane McNally and Emily Pape shared the Kraig H. Kayser MBA '84 Big Red Athletics Inspiration Award, given when a student-athlete's accomplishments on and off the field inspire not only his or her teammates and coaches, but also his or her fellow classmates, professors and the entire Cornell University family.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SeniorAthleteAwards_05.18.26_2216.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SeniorAthleteAwards_05.18.26_2216.jpg"><media:title>Cornell Athletics celebrates its seniors with awards during the annual Senior Toast on May 18, 2026 at the Tanner Terrace in Ithaca, N.Y.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/SeniorAthleteAwards_05.18.26_2216.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>25</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88620</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Launches Big Red Champions Challenge to Unlock $500,000 in Support for Student-Athletes</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-cornell-launches-big-red-champions-challenge-to-unlock-500-000-in-support-for-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-cornell-launches-big-red-champions-challenge-to-unlock-500-000-in-support-for-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graphic promoting the Big Red Champions Challenge in May of 2026 featuring the text Make Your Gift, Make an Impact" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell University Department of Athletics & Physical Education has launched the Big Red Champions Challenge, a limited-time giving opportunity that will triple the impact of donor support for student-athletes across all 37 varsity programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png"><media:title>Graphic promoting the Big Red Champions Challenge in May of 2026 featuring the text "Make Your Gift, Make an Impact"</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88574</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Athletics Celebrates Launch of Big Red Champions Council</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/17/baseball-cornell-athletics-celebrates-launch-of-big-red-champions-council.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/17/baseball-cornell-athletics-celebrates-launch-of-big-red-champions-council.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Introduction of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC) by way of a graphic for CornellBigRed.com." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell University Department of Athletics and Physical Education proudly announces the formation of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC), a new advisory body composed of distinguished alumni, donors, and friends committed to strengthening the future of Cornell Athletics, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and deepening lifelong engagement with the Big Red.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png"><media:title>Introduction of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC) by way of a graphic for CornellBigRed.com.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88455</s:story_id></item><item><title>Athletics Launches "Big Red Exchange" to Connect Student-Athletes and Businesses for NIL Opportunities</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-athletics-launches-big-red-exchange-to-connect-student-athletes-and-businesses-for-nil-opportunities.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-athletics-launches-big-red-exchange-to-connect-student-athletes-and-businesses-for-nil-opportunities.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png"><media:title>Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88454</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>