<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Sports | The College Voice</title> <atom:link href="https://thecollegevoice.org/category/sports/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org</link> <description>Connecticut College's independent student newspaper</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:25:32 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3</generator> <image> <url>https://thecollegevoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-1240251_10151823677594605_167452450_n-3-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Sports | The College Voice</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Interview Questions For Incoming Athlete Eliza McCoole ‘26</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/interview-questions-for-incoming-athlete-eliza-mccoole-26/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Young]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25924</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Courtesy of unsplash.com Every student athlete at Conn has their reasons for donning the blue to represent our school. They may have been recruited, walked on, were convinced by friends and family, or joined a team sport simply for the desire for community. In this very same spot was Eliza McCoole, a rising sophomore from …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/interview-questions-for-incoming-athlete-eliza-mccoole-26/">Interview Questions For Incoming Athlete Eliza McCoole ‘26</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Groundbreaking Feats in Major League Baseball up to the All-Star Break</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/groundbreaking-feats-in-major-league-baseball-up-to-the-all-star-break/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Young]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25913</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Courtesy of unsplash.com Major League Baseball (MLB) has always been, and always will be a turbulent sport. Major upsets, unmet expectations, broken records, and new legends. The 2023 Major League season just after this year’s All-Star Break is no different.  One of the many great highlights of the season was the Tampa Bay Rays’ 13 …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/groundbreaking-feats-in-major-league-baseball-up-to-the-all-star-break/">Groundbreaking Feats in Major League Baseball up to the All-Star Break</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>How do Varsity Athletics Teams at Connecticut College Recruit?</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/how-do-varsity-athletics-teams-at-connecticut-college-recruit/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Lieue]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25898</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Courtesy of unsplash.com As Connecticut College prepares to welcome the class of 2027 to campus this fall, a sizable number of these students have been recruited to become members of one of the school’s 28 varsity athletics teams. Though all varsity athletics teams are a part of the school’s athletic department, each team on campus …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/how-do-varsity-athletics-teams-at-connecticut-college-recruit/">How do Varsity Athletics Teams at Connecticut College Recruit?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Growing the WNBA in Conn’s Backyard</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/growing-the-wnba-in-conns-backyard/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25928</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Courtesy of unsplash.com Connecticut is traditionally torn between two major professional sports markets. Is this Red Sox or Yankees territory? Giants or Patriots? Knicks or Celtics? All of that is up for debate, but what is not up for debate is that Connecticut is a hotbed for women’s basketball. The UConn women’s program, run by …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/07/31/growing-the-wnba-in-conns-backyard/">Growing the WNBA in Conn’s Backyard</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>The Circle of (Athlete) Life: Camels Give Back to Their Sports</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/the-circle-of-athlete-life-camels-give-back-to-their-sports/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25814</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Maria Sell ’23 When you think about the typical summer job for a college student, the first thing that comes to mind for many would be an internship with some relation to an eventual desired career, such as a finance internship for an Economics major, for example. One would also think about …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/the-circle-of-athlete-life-camels-give-back-to-their-sports/">The Circle of (Athlete) Life: Camels Give Back to Their Sports</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Camels Host NEISA Championships, Sail into Nationals</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/camels-host-neisa-championships-sail-into-nationals/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25817</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Haley Pemberton ’23 For the second straight season, both the Connecticut College Coed and Women’s Sailing teams have qualified for the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Fleet Racing National Championships. It was announced via social media on the night of Tuesday, May 2nd, that the two squads would be competing at the highest …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/camels-host-neisa-championships-sail-into-nationals/">Camels Host NEISA Championships, Sail into Nationals</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>A Season of Superteams? A Preview of the 2023 WNBA Season</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/a-season-of-superteams-a-preview-of-the-2023-wnba-season/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25820</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Hannah Foley ’23 The 2023 WNBA season is set to tip off on May 19 with 12 teams from across the country vying for a championship. In a packed off-season, there have been many changes to players, teams, and coaching staffs. After a record-setting March Madness tournament, there are plenty of new …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/05/10/a-season-of-superteams-a-preview-of-the-2023-wnba-season/">A Season of Superteams? A Preview of the 2023 WNBA Season</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Track & Field Leaps to New Heights at Silfen Invitational</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/track-field-leaps-to-new-heights-at-silfen-invitational/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:45:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25769</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photos courtesy of Hannah Foley ’23 On April 14 & 15, the Connecticut College Track & Field team hosted their annual Silfen Invitational, bringing roughly 20 teams to New London to compete. The event was a huge success, with Conn athletes breaking four school records and boasting 19 top 3 finishes. The women’s team took …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/track-field-leaps-to-new-heights-at-silfen-invitational/">Track & Field Leaps to New Heights at Silfen Invitational</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>The Big Three of the East and the Wild, Wild West</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/the-big-three-of-the-east-and-the-wild-wild-west/</link> <comments>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/the-big-three-of-the-east-and-the-wild-wild-west/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:43:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25766</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Unsplash The 2022/23 NBA Regular Season was wild to say the least. Wild in both good and bad ways. But the NBA Playoffs are finally here. The regular season was a slog at times, but fans are about to be rewarded with one of the most anticipated playoffs in recent memory. Never …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/the-big-three-of-the-east-and-the-wild-wild-west/">The Big Three of the East and the Wild, Wild West</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/the-big-three-of-the-east-and-the-wild-wild-west/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sophomore Justin Finkel Completes a Record-Setting Season</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/sophomore-justin-finkel-completes-a-record-setting-season/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Annie Feldmar-DeVitre]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:41:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Home]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25763</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of @connswimdive on Instagram Swimming star Justin Finkel ‘25 has set countless records for Connecticut College this season. He has exceeded even the loftiest of expectations and brought pride to the Camel community by earning NESCAC Swimmer of the Year and taking home a second-place title from Division III Nationals (NCAAs). Finkel is …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/26/sophomore-justin-finkel-completes-a-record-setting-season/">Sophomore Justin Finkel Completes a Record-Setting Season</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Welcome to the Desert: Camels Dominate 2023 Thames River Classic</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/12/welcome-to-the-desert-camels-dominate-2023-thames-river-classic/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25691</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Fritz Baldauf ’24 On the evening of February 23rd, 2023, the Connecticut College Men’s Club Hockey Team dominated the Coast Guard Academy Bears club program 4-1 in front of a full house at Dayton Arena. Despite not pulling away until the early third period, the Camels controlled the pace of the game …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/12/welcome-to-the-desert-camels-dominate-2023-thames-river-classic/">Welcome to the Desert: Camels Dominate 2023 Thames River Classic</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>The Madness of March</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/12/the-madness-of-march/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley and Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25694</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of WikiCommons There’s no doubt what every college basketball fan’s favorite month is: March. 68 men’s teams and 68 women’s teams play 134 games in the span of 20 days. By the time it’s over, only 2 of the 136 teams playing in the tournaments go home happy, with a national championship trophy …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/04/12/the-madness-of-march/">The Madness of March</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Women’s Soccer Team Contributes to Movement on Campus</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/03/08/womens-soccer-team-contributes-to-movement-on-campus/</link> <comments>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/03/08/womens-soccer-team-contributes-to-movement-on-campus/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connecticut College Women's Soccer Team]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:48:10 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Occupy CC 2023]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25572</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to efforts by the administration to silence the actions and sentiments of our team as a whole, all words in this statement are from players on the team as individuals and do not serve as an official statement from the Connecticut College Women’s Soccer program. Individuals on the Connecticut College Women’s Soccer team stand …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/03/08/womens-soccer-team-contributes-to-movement-on-campus/">Women’s Soccer Team Contributes to Movement on Campus</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/03/08/womens-soccer-team-contributes-to-movement-on-campus/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>11</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Let’s Set Sail: The “Sea”son is here!</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/lets-set-sail-the-season-is-here/</link> <comments>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/lets-set-sail-the-season-is-here/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harris Padegs]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:13:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25139</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Photo courtesy of Hailey Pemberton ’23 It is February in New London, which means one thing is for certain– the Connecticut College Varsity Sailing team will shortly begin its long-awaited spring season! There is no time like the present to be a member or supporter of Camel sailing. This past fall, the remarkable re-designing of …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/lets-set-sail-the-season-is-here/">Let’s Set Sail: The “Sea”son is here!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/lets-set-sail-the-season-is-here/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Conn Spring Sports Preview</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/conn-spring-sports-preview/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Lieue]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25063</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>As the days fly by, the arrival of the spring sports season is nearly upon us. As such, The College Voice has interviewed captains and members of each team to bring together an in-depth preview of the coming spring season. While this preview may seem trivial in light of more important matters currently happening on campus, …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/conn-spring-sports-preview/">Conn Spring Sports Preview</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>The Athletic Department Reacts to Dean King’s Resignation</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/the-athletic-department-reacts-to-dean-kings-resignation/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley and Fritz Baldauf]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Occupy CC 2023]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=25060</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The aftermath of Rodmon King’s resignation from his role as Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion has had an impact on all walks of life on Connecticut College’s campus. The Athletics Department is no different. Though Conn may not be known for its sports in the way some other NESCAC schools are, the athletics experience …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/22/the-athletic-department-reacts-to-dean-kings-resignation/">The Athletic Department Reacts to Dean King’s Resignation</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>Searching for a Keeper</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/searching-for-a-keeper/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=24975</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a strong swimmer? Do you like making lifelong friends and playing games? Have you been thinking about joining a sports team at Conn? The women’s water polo team may be just the place for you. With the spring sports season fast approaching, the women’s water polo team is one crucial piece away from …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/searching-for-a-keeper/">Searching for a Keeper</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>More Than A Game: The Longevity of Football</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/more-than-a-game-the-longevity-of-football/</link> <comments>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/more-than-a-game-the-longevity-of-football/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Vanech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=24984</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It has been over a month since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the now infamous Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, if and how the game, and the NFL, will change in response to this horrific event remains to be seen. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old second-year player, is …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/more-than-a-game-the-longevity-of-football/">More Than A Game: The Longevity of Football</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/more-than-a-game-the-longevity-of-football/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Super Bowl 57 — A Quick Guide and What’s Happening Around Campus</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/super-bowl-57-a-quick-guide-and-whats-happening-around-campus/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leo Saperstein]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=24980</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It’s that time of year again! January has come and gone, and the stage is set to play for the biggest prize in football — the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Super Bowl is back, and it’s taking place this year at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/super-bowl-57-a-quick-guide-and-whats-happening-around-campus/">Super Bowl 57 — A Quick Guide and What’s Happening Around Campus</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> </item> <item> <title>A Snapshot of Senior MJ Peters</title> <link>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/a-snapshot-of-senior-mj-peters/</link> <comments>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/a-snapshot-of-senior-mj-peters/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Foley]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecollegevoice.org/?p=24943</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Ever been to a Conn Athletics event and wondered who the student taking the photos was on the sideline? That’s senior MJ Peters. Although you’ll find her in classrooms pursuing a neuroscience major with Government and Psychology minors, Peters is a top-notch photographer who has been asked to photograph numerous Conn events as well as …</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/a-snapshot-of-senior-mj-peters/">A Snapshot of Senior MJ Peters</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thecollegevoice.org">The College Voice</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://thecollegevoice.org/2023/02/09/a-snapshot-of-senior-mj-peters/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>