<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hamptonpirates.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Hampton University Athletics</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Hampton University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hamptonpirates.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Softball Drops Series Opener At Elon</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-drops-series-opener-at-elon.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-drops-series-opener-at-elon.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SB-Elon-Game1" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/SB-Elon-Game1.png" /><br /><br />ELON, N.C. (April 10, 2026) … The homestanding Elon Phoenix got a three-run home run from Mauri Murray with one out in the fifth inning to end the game as they defeated Hampton 8-0 in a CAA series opener on Friday night.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/SB-Elon-Game1.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/SB-Elon-Game1.png"><media:title>SB-Elon-Game1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/SB-Elon-Game1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:12:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10346</s:story_id></item><item><title>Early deal for NBA HBCU Classic tickets announced</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/9/13/mens-basketball-early-deal-for-nba-hbcu-classic-tickets-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/9/13/mens-basketball-early-deal-for-nba-hbcu-classic-tickets-announced.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB-NBATicketPromo" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/13/1920x1080_copy.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 13, 2025) … The NBA announced today that the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T featuring the Hampton University Pirates and North Carolina A&T Aggies men's basketball teams will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, during NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles.  The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) matchup will be played in the Kia Forum in Inglewood at 8 p.m. PT as part of the fifth NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/13/1920x1080_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/13/1920x1080_copy.png"><media:title>MBB-NBATicketPromo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/13/1920x1080_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>15</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9950</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton Hosts Towson for Senior Day</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-lacrosse-hampton-hosts-towson-for-senior-day.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-lacrosse-hampton-hosts-towson-for-senior-day.aspx</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Towson-MLAX" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/4_4_vs_Drexel__K_Gilmore__96.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Apr. 11, 2026) … The Hampton University lacrosse team returns to action Saturday when they play host to conference foe Towson at 12:00 p.m. for senior day.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/4_4_vs_Drexel__K_Gilmore__96.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/4_4_vs_Drexel__K_Gilmore__96.jpeg"><media:title>Towson-MLAX</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/4_4_vs_Drexel__K_Gilmore__96.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:44:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10345</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton Spring Football Showcase Set For Saturday, April 18 At Noon - 2026 Season Tickets On Sale</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/hampton-spring-football-showcase-set-for-saturday-april-18-at-noon.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/hampton-spring-football-showcase-set-for-saturday-april-18-at-noon.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FB-Spring Game Next Week" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/3.18_1_Month_to_Spring_Game_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 10, 2026) … Hampton University football team will conclude its spring drills with the annual Spring Football Showcase at noon on Saturday, April 18 at Armstrong Stadium. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/3.18_1_Month_to_Spring_Game_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/3.18_1_Month_to_Spring_Game_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>FB-Spring Game Next Week</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/3.18_1_Month_to_Spring_Game_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10344</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball Heads To Elon For CAA Weekend Set</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-heads-to-elon-for-caa-weekend-set.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-heads-to-elon-for-caa-weekend-set.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SB-Elon-Preview" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/4_4_vs_UNCW__K_Gilmore__39.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 9, 2026) … The Hampton University softball team makes its first of two trips to the Tar Heel state this month as they head to defending CAA Champion Elon for a three-game series starting on Friday night at 5 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/4_4_vs_UNCW__K_Gilmore__39.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/4_4_vs_UNCW__K_Gilmore__39.jpg"><media:title>SB-Elon-Preview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/4_4_vs_UNCW__K_Gilmore__39.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10343</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates Fall at William &amp; Mary</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/8/womens-tennis-pirates-fall-at-william-mary.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/8/womens-tennis-pirates-fall-at-william-mary.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Wten-W&M" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__5.jpeg" /><br /><br />WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Apr. 8, 2026) … The Hampton University women's tennis team dropped a CAA road contest with William & Mary Wednesday afternoon 6-1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__5.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__5.jpeg"><media:title>Wten-W&amp;M</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__5.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:34:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10342</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton Football Team Spearheads National Bone Marrow Transplant Program</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/7/hampton-football-team-spearheads-national-bone-marrow-transplant-program.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/7/hampton-football-team-spearheads-national-bone-marrow-transplant-program.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FB-BeTheMatch" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/FB-BeTheMatch.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 8, 2026) … Nearly 100 Hampton University student-athletes and students enrolled in the National Bone Marrow Donor Program in an event sponsored by the Pirate football team. The team partnered with NMDP for the bone marrow registration drive at the Student Center on Tuesday, April 7.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/FB-BeTheMatch.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/FB-BeTheMatch.png"><media:title>FB-BeTheMatch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/FB-BeTheMatch.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10341</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tamisha Augustin Announces New Staff Additions</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/6/womens-basketball-tamisha-augustin-announces-new-staff-additions.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/6/womens-basketball-tamisha-augustin-announces-new-staff-additions.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WBB New Coaches - StrieglerCooperwood" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Welcome_Coaches_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 6, 2026) … Hampton University head women's basketball coach Tamisha Augustin announced on Monday the hiring of Gail Striegler as Associate Head Coach and Josh Cooperwood as Assistant Coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Welcome_Coaches_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Welcome_Coaches_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>WBB New Coaches - StrieglerCooperwood</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Welcome_Coaches_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10340</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates Earn Road Win at Coppin State</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/5/mens-tennis-pirates-earn-road-win-at-coppin-state.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/5/mens-tennis-pirates-earn-road-win-at-coppin-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mten" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/5/3_24_vs_NCAT__K_Gilmore__21.jpeg" /><br /><br />BALTIMORE, Md. (Apr. 5, 2026) ... The Hampton University men's tennis team defeated Coppin State 4-3 in a non-conference match Saturday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/3_24_vs_NCAT__K_Gilmore__21.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/3_24_vs_NCAT__K_Gilmore__21.jpeg"><media:title>Mten</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/3_24_vs_NCAT__K_Gilmore__21.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:20:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10339</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton Downs Coppin State 5-0</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/5/womens-tennis-hampton-downs-coppin-state-5-0.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/5/womens-tennis-hampton-downs-coppin-state-5-0.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WTEN-Coppin" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/5/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__35.jpeg" /><br /><br />BALTIMORE, Md. (Apr. 5, 2026) ... The Hampton University women's tennis team took down Coppin State 5-0 Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__35.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__35.jpeg"><media:title>WTEN-Coppin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/4_2_WTEN_vs_ECU__K__Gilmore__35.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10338</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>