<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Marietta College Athletics</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Marietta College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men’s Basketball’s Powell named Academic All-District</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-mens-basketballs-powell-named-academic-all-district.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-mens-basketballs-powell-named-academic-all-district.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/25/MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026.png" /><br /><br />GREENWOOD, Indiana – The Marietta College men's basketball team had one player named to 2026 Academic All-District Team, as selected by College Sports Communicators. Junior Luke Powell (St. Marys, W.Va./St. Marys) was the lone honoree from the men's team. The student athlete was honored due to his academic efforts as well as his play on the court.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026.png" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026.png"><media:title>MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/MBB_CSC_AcademicAllDistrict_2026.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9884</s:story_id></item><item><title>Eight Pioneers named to the Winter Academic All-OAC Honor Roll</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-eight-pioneers-named-to-the-winter-academic-all-oac-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-eight-pioneers-named-to-the-winter-academic-all-oac-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Academic Shot" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2019/5/21/Academic.jpg" /><br /><br />WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College had eight student-athletes named to the Winter 2026 Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Honor Roll. Women's Basketball had five players named and the men's basketball team had three players named.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2019/5/21/Academic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/5/21/Academic.jpg"><media:title>Academic Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2019/5/21/Academic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9882</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marietta Alum Sahmi Willoughby Makes Deep Run in TBT, signs to Play Professionally in Finland, Germany</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-marietta-alum-sahmi-willoughby-makes-deep-run-in-tbt-signs-to-play-professionally-in-finland-germany.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-marietta-alum-sahmi-willoughby-makes-deep-run-in-tbt-signs-to-play-professionally-in-finland-germany.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026.jpg" /><br /><br />MARIETTA, Ohio — After spending five years dominating around the rim in the Ohio Athletic Conference, 2024 Pioneer alum Sahmi Willoughby is taking the next steps in his basketball career.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026.jpg"><media:title>Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Willoughby_Sahmi_03062026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:37:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9850</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Basketball has three players named to the All-OAC team</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-has-three-players-named-to-the-all-oac-team.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-has-three-players-named-to-the-all-oac-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB_All-OAC_2025-26" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/MBB_All-OAC_2025-26.jpg" /><br /><br />MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College placed three players on the 2025-26 All-Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Team announced Friday (Feb. 27) morning by the league office. Elijah Harden (Sharon, Pa./Kennedy Catholic) earned second team honors, while Jake Singleton (Senecaville, Ohio/Meadowbrook) and Mason Wisniewski (Farmington Hills, Mich./Orchard Lake St. Marys) were named Honorable Mention.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/MBB_All-OAC_2025-26.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/MBB_All-OAC_2025-26.jpg"><media:title>MBB_All-OAC_2025-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/MBB_All-OAC_2025-26.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:20:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9843</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball ends season with road loss at Ohio Northern</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-ends-season-with-road-loss-at-ohio-northern.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-ends-season-with-road-loss-at-ohio-northern.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026.jpg" /><br /><br />ADA, Ohio — Ohio Northern University defeated Marietta College by the score of 104-72 Saturday (Feb. 21) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men's basketball action. The Pioneers finish the season with a 9-16 overall record and 4-12 in the OAC. Ohio Northern improves to 17-8 overall and 12-4 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026.jpg"><media:title>Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Guerra-Howard_OhioNorthern_02212026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:13:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9838</s:story_id></item><item><title>Heidelberg cruises to victory over Men's Basketball</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/14/heidelberg-cruises-to-victory-over-mens-basketball-107-86.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/14/heidelberg-cruises-to-victory-over-mens-basketball-107-86.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carden_Heidelberg_02142026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/Carden_Heidelberg_02142026.jpg" /><br /><br />MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men's basketball team fell behind early and could not catch as they dropped their home finale to Heidelberg University at the Ban Johnson, 107-86, on Saturday (Feb. 14) afternoon. The loss drops Marietta to 9-15 on the season and 4-11 in the OAC. Heidelberg improves to 12-11 on the season and 6-8 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/Carden_Heidelberg_02142026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/Carden_Heidelberg_02142026.jpg"><media:title>Carden_Heidelberg_02142026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/Carden_Heidelberg_02142026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9826</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball falls at Muskingum 86-74</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-falls-at-muskingum-86-74.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-falls-at-muskingum-86-74.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02.jpg" /><br /><br />NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Muskingum University outscored Marietta College in both halves Wednesday (Feb. 11) evening as the Muskies defeated the Pioneers, 86-74, in Ohio Athletic Conference men's basketball. Marietta slips to 9-14 overall and 4-10 in the OAC. Muskingum is 14-8 overall and 6-7 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02.jpg"><media:title>Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Wisniewski_CalLutheran_11152025_02.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9820</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wilmington edges Men's Basketball 85-82</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/7/wilmington-edges-mens-basketball-85-82.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/7/wilmington-edges-mens-basketball-85-82.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025.jpg" /><br /><br />WILMINGTON, Ohio — Wilmington College held on to defeat Marietta College by the score of 85-82 Saturday (Feb. 7) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men's basketball action. The loss drops Marietta to 9-13 overall and 4-9 in the OAC. Wilmington moves to 9-12 overall and 5-7 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025.jpg"><media:title>Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/29/Singleton_CalLutheran_11152025.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2026 19:32:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9818</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball comeback bid falls short against No. 21 Otterbein</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-comeback-bid-falls-short-aagainst-no-21-otterbein.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-comeback-bid-falls-short-aagainst-no-21-otterbein.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/4/Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026.jpg" /><br /><br />MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 21 ranked Otterbein University defeated Marietta College by the score of 87-81 Wednesday (Feb. 4) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men's basketball action. The loss drops Marietta to 9-12 overall and 4-8 in the OAC. Otterbein improves to 17-3 on the season and 9-2 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026.jpg"><media:title>Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/4/Guerra-Howard_Otterbein_02042026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2026 22:56:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9813</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball pulls away from Baldwin Wallace for a key OAC win</title><link>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-pulls-away-from-baldwin-wallace-for-a-key-oac-win.aspx</link><guid>https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-pulls-away-from-baldwin-wallace-for-a-key-oac-win.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026" src="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026.jpg" /><br /><br />MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College swept the season series against Baldwin Wallace University with a 99-83 win Saturday (Jan. 31) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men's basketball. The Pioneers move to 9-11 overall and 4-7 in the OAC. The Yellow Jackets slip to 6-14 on the season and 3-8 in the OAC.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026.jpg"><media:title>Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pioneers.marietta.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Harden_BaldwinWallace_01312026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9811</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>