<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gochoctaws.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Mississippi Christian University Athletics</title><link>https://www.gochoctaws.com/rss.aspx?path=baseball</link><description>Latest news items for Mississippi Christian University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gochoctaws.com/rss?path=baseball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Baseball: Baseball Announces Addition of Griffin Smith to Coaching Staff</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/9/baseball-announces-addition-of-griffin-smith-to-coaching-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/9/baseball-announces-addition-of-griffin-smith-to-coaching-staff.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Griffin Smith Baseball" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_0655.jpeg" /><br /><br />Mississippi Christian University head baseball coach Jeremy Haworth has announced the addition of Griffin Smith to the Choctaw baseball coaching staff. Smith joins the program after a successful tenure at Ecclesia College, where he quickly established himself as one of the rising young coaches in collegiate baseball.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_0655.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_0655.jpeg"><media:title>Griffin Smith Baseball</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_0655.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16178</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track, Volleyball, Administration, Women's Golf: Mississippi Christian University Names Griffin Fleming Director of Fan Engagement</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/4/baseball-mississippi-christian-university-names-griffin-fleming-director-of-fan-engagement.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/4/baseball-mississippi-christian-university-names-griffin-fleming-director-of-fan-engagement.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track, Volleyball, Administration, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fleming Hired" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/6/4/Fleming.png" /><br /><br />Mississippi Christian University Athletics has announced the hiring of Griffin Fleming as its Director of Fan Engagement, a full-time position dedicated to enhancing the game-day experience, strengthening community connections and expanding the university's growing fan engagement initiatives.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/Fleming.png" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/Fleming.png"><media:title>Fleming Hired</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/Fleming.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16177</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball, Administration: Baseball Choctaws Recognized on CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-choctaws-recognized-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-choctaws-recognized-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Administration</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC Academic All-District" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2023/5/16/CSC_AAD_logo_website.png" /><br /><br />CLINTON, Miss. --- MC baseball student-athletes Alex Johnson, JT Thigpen, Cade Gadman and Ty Murphy were recognized Tuesday, June 2 for their success in the classroom and on the field, earning selection to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/16/CSC_AAD_logo_website.png" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/16/CSC_AAD_logo_website.png"><media:title>CSC Academic All-District</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2023/5/16/CSC_AAD_logo_website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16172</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Gadman Earns All-Region Accolade</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-gadman-earns-all-region-accolade.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-gadman-earns-all-region-accolade.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cade Gadman" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/2D6A4104.jpg" /><br /><br />CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College's Cade Gadman earned postseason recognition Monday, May 18 after being named to the 2026 Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-South Region Second Team. The senior was selected as a utility player on the prestigious regional squad, which honors the top performers across NCAA Division II programs in the region.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/2D6A4104.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/2D6A4104.jpg"><media:title>Cade Gadman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/2D6A4104.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16163</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Late-Inning Surge Derails Tournament Run</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/3/baseball-late-inning-surge-derails-tournament-run.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/3/baseball-late-inning-surge-derails-tournament-run.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CHOCTAW DUGOUT" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/5/3/2D6A2497__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />OXFORD, Ala. --- A late surge proved decisive as Lee erased a deficit with a nine-run eighth inning to defeat Mississippi College baseball 13-12 on Sunday, May 3 at Choccolocco Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/2D6A2497__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/2D6A2497__1_.jpg"><media:title>CHOCTAW DUGOUT</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/2D6A2497__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 21:36:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16153</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Choctaws Topped in GSC Tournament Opener</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/2/baseball-choctaws-topped-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/5/2/baseball-choctaws-topped-in-gsc-tournament-opener.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="team huddle - GSC Tournament" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/5/2/2D6A8379.jpeg" /><br /><br />OXFORD, Ala. --- Mississippi College baseball dropped its opening game of the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championship as West Florida used a balanced offensive attack and a strong start on the mound to defeat the Choctaws 8–1 on Saturday, May 2 at Choccolocco Park.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/2D6A8379.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/2D6A8379.jpeg"><media:title>team huddle - GSC Tournament</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/2D6A8379.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 14:49:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16151</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Gadman, Murphy Earn All-GSC Honors</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/30/baseball-gadman-murphy-earn-all-gsc-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/30/baseball-gadman-murphy-earn-all-gsc-honors.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ty Murphy" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/2/24/2D6A7865.jpg" /><br /><br />CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College baseball placed two standouts on the 2026 All-Gulf South Conference teams, as outfielder Ty Murphy earned second-team honors and utility infielder Cade Gadman was also named to the second team, the league office announced Wednesday, April 30.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/2D6A7865.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/2D6A7865.jpg"><media:title>Ty Murphy</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/2D6A7865.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16147</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Choctaws Slotted Sixth in South Region</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-choctaws-slotted-sixth-in-south-region.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-choctaws-slotted-sixth-in-south-region.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCAA circle logo" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2024/5/6/NCAA.png" /><br /><br />CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College baseball has earned the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Division II South Region baseball rankings, the organization announced on Wednesday, April 29. The Choctaws carry a 27-22 overall record, including a 24-21 mark against regional competition, into postseason consideration.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2024/5/6/NCAA.png" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2024/5/6/NCAA.png"><media:title>NCAA circle logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2024/5/6/NCAA.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16146</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Choctaws Open GSC Tournament Play Against West Florida</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/28/baseball-choctaws-open-gsc-tournament-play-against-west-florida-in-oxford-ala.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/28/baseball-choctaws-open-gsc-tournament-play-against-west-florida-in-oxford-ala.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 GSC Baseball Championship Logo" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/GSC_BSB_Logo.png" /><br /><br />CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College baseball make its 11th Gulf South Conference Tournament appearance on Saturday, May 2 as it takes on West Florida in Oxford, Ala., at Choccolocco Park. First pitch is 11 a.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/GSC_BSB_Logo.png" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/GSC_BSB_Logo.png"><media:title>2026 GSC Baseball Championship Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/GSC_BSB_Logo.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16142</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball: Choctaws Clinch Series at Delta State</title><link>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/26/baseball-choctaws-clinch-series-at-delta-state.aspx</link><guid>https://gochoctaws.com/news/2026/4/26/baseball-choctaws-clinch-series-at-delta-state.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Creek Robertson and Jackson Pittman" src="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/2D6A7721.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Miss. --- Mississippi College baseball used a late offensive surge and a standout performance from Creek Robertson to secure a 7-4 victory over Delta State on Sunday, Apr. 26 at Ferriss Field, marking the Choctaws' first series win on the road against the Statesmen.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/2D6A7721.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/2D6A7721.jpg"><media:title>Creek Robertson and Jackson Pittman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gochoctaws.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/2D6A7721.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16139</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>