https://northcentralcardinals.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for North Central College Athleticsen-us60https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-tennis-outscores-opponents-14-0-to-extend-win-streak-to-7.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-tennis-outscores-opponents-14-0-to-extend-win-streak-to-7.aspxMen's Tennis

The freshly ranked No. 34 North Central men's tennis team took care of business on Friday, outscoring its opponents 14-0 during a split College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin doubleheader, extending its win streak to seven consecutive duals. The Cardinals defeated Carroll University 7-0 in the morning match and defeated Elmhurst University 7-0 in the nightcap.]]>Ignacio Hernandez RuizFri, 3 Apr 2026 21:00:00 CST816312https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-falls-to-thunder-in-cciw-doubleheader.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-falls-to-thunder-in-cciw-doubleheader.aspxBaseball

North Central College baseball team dropped a pair of College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin contests to Wheaton College on Friday as Thunder pitching controlled game one before a late rally in game two secured the sweep at Pfund Stadium.]]>Tyler Pritchard throws a pitch vs CalvinFri, 3 Apr 2026 19:19:00 CST116311https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-dominant-pitching-not-enough-to-overcome-npu.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-dominant-pitching-not-enough-to-overcome-npu.aspxSoftball

Despite a pair of dominant outings by Sam Schilf and Juliana Maude, the North Central College softball team dropped a College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) doubleheader to the North Park University Vikings on Friday afternoon. The Cardinals dropped game one by a score of 3-2 and game two in nine innings, 1-0, from the Holmgren Athletic Complex.]]>Juliana Maude fires pitch home at Florida tripFri, 3 Apr 2026 16:40:00 CST1016310https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-volleyball-clinches-tournament-berth-despite-loss-to-no-4-carthage.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-volleyball-clinches-tournament-berth-despite-loss-to-no-4-carthage.aspxMen's Volleyball

Men's volleyball saw its losing skid extend to three matches on Wednesday night, losing in straight sets to No. 4 Carthage College. Despite its loss, North Central qualified for the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Men's Volleyball Tournament, as No. 10 Loras defeated Augustana College in four sets to finalize the CCIW tournament field with seeding still to be determined in the regular season's final contests Saturday.]]>Connor Davis follows through after an attack attempt from the front row during a volleyball match while a defender tries to block it with outstretched arms.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:16:00 CST2516309https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/womens-track-and-field-berenyi-nets-cciw-field-athlete-of-the-week-award.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/womens-track-and-field-berenyi-nets-cciw-field-athlete-of-the-week-award.aspxWomen's Track and Field

Starting off the outdoor season strong, North Central College women's track and field senior pole vaulter Gwen Berenyi was named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Field Athlete of the Week after picking up the event win at the First Chance Invitational over the weekend.]]>NCC Track & Field at CCIW MeetWed, 1 Apr 2026 13:05:00 CST1716308https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-track-and-field-sorg-claims-cciw-track-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-track-and-field-sorg-claims-cciw-track-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxMen's Track and Field

North Central College men's track and field distance runner BJ Sorg has earned his first-ever outdoor College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Track Athlete of the Week selection after an impressive performance in the 10,000-meter run this past weekend in St. Louis, Mo.]]>NCC Track at CCIW ChampionshipsWed, 1 Apr 2026 12:05:00 CST916307https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/baseball-bland-chosen-for-d3baseball-com-team-of-the-week.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/baseball-bland-chosen-for-d3baseball-com-team-of-the-week.aspxBaseball

For the second time this season, a North Central College baseball infielder has earned a spot on the D3baseball.com Team of the Week, as second baseman Jackson Bland's flurry of extra-base hits secured him recognition among Division III's top performers.]]>Jackson Bland looking at his base hit vs Baldwin WallaceWed, 1 Apr 2026 09:42:00 CST116306https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-home-opener-against-iwu-dampened-by-inclement-weather.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-home-opener-against-iwu-dampened-by-inclement-weather.aspxSoftball

Battling inclement weather and hours of delays, the North Central College softball team fell in its home opener doubleheader to the Illinois Wesleyan Titans (12-10, 2-0 CCIW) on Tuesday at Shanower Family Field. The Cardinals dropped game one, 4-2 and failed to score in game two, losing 7-0.]]>Gwen Shouse applies the tag on a runnerTue, 31 Mar 2026 22:20:00 CST1016305https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-track-and-field-seven-event-wins-highlight-womens-track-field-midweek-meet.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/womens-track-and-field-seven-event-wins-highlight-womens-track-field-midweek-meet.aspxWomen's Track and Field

Facing windy, rainy conditions after forecasted weather moved the Wheaton Invitational up two days, the North Central College women's track and field team adapted well to the early-week meet on Tuesday. The Cardinals came away with seven event victories and a number of strong performances as they continued to build momentum in the outdoor season.]]>Women's track races at Wheaton College in the rainTue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 CST1716304https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-track-and-field-mens-track-wins-10-events-at-wheaton-invitational.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-track-and-field-mens-track-wins-10-events-at-wheaton-invitational.aspxMen's Track and Field

Despite a quick turnaround prompted by forecasted weather later in the week, the North Central College men's track and field team successfully adjusted to the early-week Wheaton Invitational, earning 10 event victories along with a slew of personal-best performances on Tuesday.]]>Grant Bond hurdling at Wheaton CollegeTue, 31 Mar 2026 21:16:00 CST916303