<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.millikin.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Millikin University Sports</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/rss.aspx?path=msoc</link><description>Latest news items for Millikin University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.millikin.edu/rss?path=msoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men’s Soccer Falls Short in High-Scoring Battle at Carroll</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/10/3/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-falls-short-in-high-scoring-battle-at-carroll.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/10/3/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-falls-short-in-high-scoring-battle-at-carroll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ryder Ramson vs RH 2" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/3/DSC01304.jpg" /><br /><br />Waukesha, WI – Big Blue men's soccer wrapped up its second four-game road trip of the season on Saturday, facing off against the Pioneers of Carroll University. Millikin jumped out to a 3-1 advantage in the first half, but Carroll responded with four second-half goals to rally past the Big Blue, 5-4, handing Millikin their second loss of CCIW play. Millikin falls to 5-5-1 (1-2-0), while Carroll improves to 4-6-1 (2-0-1).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/DSC01304.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/DSC01304.jpg"><media:title>Ryder Ramson vs RH 2</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/3/DSC01304.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 19:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7477</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Handed First Conference Loss in Battle at Wheaton</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/30/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-handed-first-conference-loss-in-battle-at-wheaton.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/30/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-handed-first-conference-loss-in-battle-at-wheaton.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kyle Grasse vs. Rose-Hulman" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/30/DSC01010.jpg" /><br /><br />Wheaton, IL – Big Blue men's soccer was handed their first conference loss in Wednesday's battle between Millikin and the Wheaton Thunder at Joe Bean Stadium. Wednesday's game marks the Big Blue's first loss since Sept. 8. Millikin slides to 5-4-1 (1-1 CCIW) while Wheaton moves to 3-6-1 (1-1 CCIW).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/DSC01010.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/DSC01010.jpg"><media:title>Kyle Grasse vs. Rose-Hulman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/DSC01010.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7469</s:story_id></item><item><title>Davis leads Men’s Soccer to 2-0 Win in CCIW Opener</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/27/mens-soccer-davis-leads-mens-soccer-to-2-0-win-in-cciw-openerx.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/27/mens-soccer-davis-leads-mens-soccer-to-2-0-win-in-cciw-openerx.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bryce Davis Kick vs Rose-Hulman" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/27/DSC01411.jpg" /><br /><br />Kenosha, WI – Senior Bryce Davis continued his stellar senior campaign with two goals in the Big Blue's 2-0 victory over Carthage College Saturday evening at Art Keller Field. The win marks Millikin's fourth straight win and extended their unbeaten streak to six games, improving the Big Blue to 5-3-1 (1-0), while Carthage falls to 2-5-1 (0-2).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/DSC01411.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/DSC01411.jpg"><media:title>Bryce Davis Kick vs Rose-Hulman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/27/DSC01411.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7463</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Dominates Franklin in Final Tune-Up Before Conference Play</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-dominates-franklin-in-final-tune-up-before-conference-play.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/23/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-dominates-franklin-in-final-tune-up-before-conference-play.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kaldahl vs Principia" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/23/DSC02091.jpg" /><br /><br />Franklin, IN – The Big Blue showed no signs of being slowed down by the trip east, cruising to a 6-0 victory over Franklin College at Faught Stadium on Wednesday evening. The victory marks Millikin's third straight win and extends its unbeaten streak to five games, improving the Big Blue to 4-3-1 on the season. While Franklin falls to 0-6-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/DSC02091.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/DSC02091.jpg"><media:title>Kaldahl vs Principia</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/23/DSC02091.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7455</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Rockford in Senior Day Victory</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/19/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-shuts-out-rockford-in-senior-day-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/19/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-shuts-out-rockford-in-senior-day-victory.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Soccer vs. Principia" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC01599.jpg" /><br /><br />Decatur, IL – The Class of 2027 was honored today as the Big Blue men's soccer program took on the Regents of Rockford University at Frank M. Lindsay Field. Millikin proved to be too much for the Regents, 4-0. With the victory, the Big Blue improves to 3-3-1, while Rockford falls to 3-3-1 (0-1).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC01599.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC01599.jpg"><media:title>Men's Soccer vs. Principia</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/19/DSC01599.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7448</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Earns First Win at Home of 2026</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/15/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-earns-first-win-at-home-of-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/15/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-earns-first-win-at-home-of-2026.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aquilies Yibirin" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC02187.jpg" /><br /><br />Decatur, IL – Big Blue men's soccer was in action at Frank M. Lindsay Field tonight welcoming the visiting Panthers of Principia College. Millikin would defeated the Panthers, 3-1. The win marked the Big Blue's first win at home in 2026. With the win, the Big Blue improves to 2-3-1, while Principia College falls to 2-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC02187.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC02187.jpg"><media:title>Aquilies Yibirin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/DSC02187.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7434</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Battles to 3-3 Draw in Home Opener</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/12/mens-soccer-battles-to-3-3-draw-in-home-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/12/mens-soccer-battles-to-3-3-draw-in-home-opener.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lopez and Opdahl" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/12/DSC00768__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />Decatur, IL – Millikin University men's soccer made their home debut tonight versus the Fightin' Engineers of Rose-Hulman resulting in a 3-3 tie at Frank M. Lindsay Stadium. With the draw, the Big Blue move to 1-3-1, while the Fightin' Engineers move to 2-1-2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/12/DSC00768__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/12/DSC00768__1_.jpg"><media:title>Lopez and Opdahl</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/12/DSC00768__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7425</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Soccer Claims First Win of 2026 at Blackburn College</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/10/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-claims-first-win-of-2026-at-blackburn-college.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/10/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-claims-first-win-of-2026-at-blackburn-college.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Helvey, Blake " src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/17/RE989234.jpg" /><br /><br />Carlinville, IL – Millikin University men's soccer secured its first win of 2026 on Thursday afternoon, defeating Blackburn College 2-0 at Blackburn Stadium. With the victory, the Big Blue move to 1-3, while the Battlin' Beavers fall to 1-3.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/RE989234.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/RE989234.jpg"><media:title>Helvey, Blake </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/RE989234.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7418</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Falls Short in Loss to Illinois College</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/8/mens-soccer-falls-short-in-loss-to-illinois-college.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/8/mens-soccer-falls-short-in-loss-to-illinois-college.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kaldahl, Olav" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989857.jpg" /><br /><br />Jacksonville, IL – Millikin University men's soccer suffered its third loss of the young season Tuesday night, falling 4-3 to Illinois College at England Stadium. With the loss, the Big Blue slide to 0-3, while the Blueboys improve to 2-1-1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989857.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989857.jpg"><media:title>Kaldahl, Olav</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989857.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7414</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Soccer Shows Promise in Loss to Aurora</title><link>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/6/mens-soccer-shows-promise-in-loss-to-aurora.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2026/9/6/mens-soccer-shows-promise-in-loss-to-aurora.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kaldahl, Olav" src="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989770.jpg" /><br /><br />Aurora, IL – Millikin University men's soccer continued their four-game road trip to start the season with an afternoon contest against the Spartans of Aurora University. The Big Blue would keep it close during the first half but would eventually fall 7-3.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989770.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989770.jpg"><media:title>Kaldahl, Olav</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.millikin.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/15/RE989770.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7410</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>