<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://wnmumustangs.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Western New Mexico University Athletics</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/rss.aspx?path=wvball</link><description>Latest news items for Western New Mexico University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://wnmumustangs.com/rss?path=wvball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Volleyball Adds Costa and Alvarez-Mittelsted to 2026 Volleyball Class</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/3/2/volleyball-adds-costa-and-alvarez-mittelsted-to-2026-volleyball-class.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/3/2/volleyball-adds-costa-and-alvarez-mittelsted-to-2026-volleyball-class.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="volleyball recruits" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/volleyball_signed_-_story.jpg" /><br /><br />SILVER CITY, NM – Western New Mexico Head Volleyball Coach Geno Frugoli announced the signing of two student-athletes, Jalissa Costa and McKenna Alvarez-Mittelsted. They join Briseis Armendariz and Payton Zenan, who signed during the Early Signing Period in the Fall.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/volleyball_signed_-_story.jpg" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/volleyball_signed_-_story.jpg"><media:title>volleyball recruits</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/volleyball_signed_-_story.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:39:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10887</s:story_id></item><item><title>WNMU Commits to the Future of Mustang Volleyball with Frugoli Extension</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/1/8/wnmu-commits-to-the-future-of-mustang-volleyball-with-frugoli-extension.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/1/8/wnmu-commits-to-the-future-of-mustang-volleyball-with-frugoli-extension.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="geno extension" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/8/geno_entension_story.png" /><br /><br />SILVER CITY, NM - Western New Mexico University's Interim Athletic Director Matt Enriquez, has announced an extension of Head Volleyball Coach, Geno Frugoli. The Mustangs showed significant improvement going 12-17 on the year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/8/geno_entension_story.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/8/geno_entension_story.png"><media:title>geno extension</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/8/geno_entension_story.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:38:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10802</s:story_id></item><item><title>WNMU Volleyball Standouts: Posthumus and Barris Earn Conference Honors After Breakout Seasons</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/20/wnmu-volleyball-standouts-posthumus-and-barris-earn-conference-honors-after-breakout-seasons.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/20/wnmu-volleyball-standouts-posthumus-and-barris-earn-conference-honors-after-breakout-seasons.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="vb lsc postseason" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/20/vb_lsc_postseason.png" /><br /><br />SILVER CITY, NM — The future of WNMU Volleyball is taking shape—loudly. Freshmen Daphne Posthumus (Lelystad, Netherlands/CCNV Harderwijk (Netherlands)) and Junior Brynlee Barris made an immediate impact in their debut WNMU season, earning postseason recognition after anchoring the Mustang front line throughout 2025.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/vb_lsc_postseason.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/vb_lsc_postseason.png"><media:title>vb lsc postseason</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/20/vb_lsc_postseason.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:53:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10771</s:story_id></item><item><title>WNMU Volleyball Concludes Season with Hard Fought Match Against St. Edward’s</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/15/wnmu-volleyball-concludes-season-with-hard-fought-match-against-st-edward-s.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/15/wnmu-volleyball-concludes-season-with-hard-fought-match-against-st-edward-s.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs seu" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/15/VB_Final_-_1115.png" /><br /><br />AUSTIN, TX — Western New Mexico University fell to St. Edward's University in a four-set match, losing 25-15, 23-25, 25-16, 25-23, at the Recreation and Convocation Center. The Mustangs recorded 11 total blocks in the contest.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/VB_Final_-_1115.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/VB_Final_-_1115.png"><media:title>wnmu vs seu</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/VB_Final_-_1115.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:45:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10766</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mustangs Come Up Short in Four Set Match against St. Mary’s</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/14/volleyball-mustangs-come-up-short-in-four-set-match-against-st-mary-s.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/14/volleyball-mustangs-come-up-short-in-four-set-match-against-st-mary-s.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs smu" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/14/VB_Final_-_1114.png" /><br /><br />SAN ANTONIO, TX — Western New Mexico fell to St. Mary's (TX) in four sets on Thursday evening at Bill Greehey Arena, with scores of 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, and 22-25. Western New Mexico (12-16, 6-10 Lone Star) recorded 11 total blocks in the match.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/VB_Final_-_1114.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/VB_Final_-_1114.png"><media:title>wnmu vs smu</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/VB_Final_-_1114.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:23:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10763</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball Signs Two on National Signee Day</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/12/volleyball-signs-two-on-national-signee-day.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/12/volleyball-signs-two-on-national-signee-day.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NSD VB" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Payton_Zenan.png" /><br /><br />SILVER CITY, N.M.  – Western New Mexico University Head Volleyball Coach Geno Frugoli announced the signing of two future Mustangs on Wednesday, kicking off the National Signing Period. Kicking of the class of 2026, the Mustangs welcome Payton Zenan and Briseis Armendariz.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Payton_Zenan.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Payton_Zenan.png"><media:title>NSD VB</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/Payton_Zenan.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:38:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10760</s:story_id></item><item><title>Home Finale Heroics: WNMU Volleyball Wins on Senior Day</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/8/home-finale-heroics-wnmu-volleyball-wins-on-senior-night.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/8/home-finale-heroics-wnmu-volleyball-wins-on-senior-night.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs srsu" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/senior_day_VB_Final_-_1108.png" /><br /><br />SILVER CITY, NM — Western New Mexico University (12-15, 6-9 Lone Star) secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Sul Ross State (3-19, 1-14 Lone Star) on Saturday at Drag's Court, highlighted by a strong fourth set where they posted a .625 hitting percentage. The match was particularly special as it was senior day, celebrating the contributions of the team's seniors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/senior_day_VB_Final_-_1108.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/senior_day_VB_Final_-_1108.png"><media:title>wnmu vs srsu</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/senior_day_VB_Final_-_1108.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 14:36:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10752</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mustangs Lasso Grizzlies in Four Set Match</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/5/volleyball-mustangs-lasso-grizzlies-in-four-set-match.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/5/volleyball-mustangs-lasso-grizzlies-in-four-set-match.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs asu story" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/5/VB_Final_-_1105.png" /><br /><br />ALAMOSA, CO. — Western New Mexico University (11-15, 5-9 Lone Star) defeated Adams State University (14-11, 8-4 RMAC) in four sets at Plachy Hall on Wednesday, securing the victory with scores of 27-25, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21. The Mustangs recorded 12 total team blocks, contributing significantly to their win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/5/VB_Final_-_1105.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/5/VB_Final_-_1105.png"><media:title>wnmu vs asu story</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/5/VB_Final_-_1105.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2025 20:21:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10749</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mustangs Fall in Five Set Battle on the Road</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/4/volleyball-mustangs-fall-in-five-set-battle-on-the-road.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/4/volleyball-mustangs-fall-in-five-set-battle-on-the-road.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs nmhu" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/4/VB_Final_-_1104.png" /><br /><br />LAS VEGAS, NM — Western New Mexico University fell to New Mexico Highlands University in a five-set match at the John A. Wilson Complex, with set scores of 25-23, 19-25, 25-15, 18-25, 12-15. Western New Mexico (10-15, 5-9 Lone Star) recorded 11 total blocks, but the Cowgirls prevailed with stronger serving, tallying 13 aces.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/VB_Final_-_1104.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/VB_Final_-_1104.png"><media:title>wnmu vs nmhu</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/4/VB_Final_-_1104.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 20:57:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10745</s:story_id></item><item><title>WNMU Volleyball Falls to UT Tyler</title><link>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/1/wnmu-volleyball-falls-to-ut-tyler.aspx</link><guid>https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/1/wnmu-volleyball-falls-to-ut-tyler.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wnmu vs utt" src="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_Final_-_1101.png" /><br /><br />TYLER, TX — Western New Mexico University fell in straight sets to the University of Texas at Tyler, 25-18, 28-26, 25-11, despite a strong second set at the Herrington Patriot Center on Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_Final_-_1101.png" /><media:content url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_Final_-_1101.png"><media:title>wnmu vs utt</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://wnmumustangs.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/VB_Final_-_1101.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 16:58:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10743</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>