{ "title": "Athletics", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/newsathletics.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Fri, 1 May 2026 00:12:53 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "Greenwood Community Supports Lander Men’s Basketball Team During Historic Run", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/greenwood-community-supports-lander-mens-basketball-team-during-historic-run.html", "description": "There is a special connection between Greenwood residents and their local university, and that connection has proudly been on display for the last few weeks. Between social media posts, marquee signs, watch parties and more, Greenwood has shown out. ", "pubDate": "Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Student Life", "Athletics", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Bearcat Babble: Greenwood Supports Lander Men’s Basketball with Local Watch Party", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/greenwood-supports-lander-mens-basketball-with-local-watch-party.html", "description": "Last week was buzzing with excitement and anticipation for Lander men’s basketball to take on Gannon University in the NCAA Division II National Championship game on Sunday.", "pubDate": "Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Hannah Lovett", "category": [ "General News", "Student Life", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Greatness Beyond a Season: Lander Bearcats Inspire a Campus, Build Confidence", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/lander-bearcats-inspire-a-campus-build-confidence.html", "description": "Lander University’s run to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship has left an unmistakable mark on campus -- a surge of pride that continues to ripple through the Bearcat community.", "pubDate": "Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "Student Life" ] } , { "title": "Built on Respect and Humility, Lander’s Bearcats Roar into Championship Spotlight", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/built-on-respect-and-humility-landers-bearcats-roar-into-championship-spotlight.html", "description": "In a season defined by trust, sacrifice and belief, Lander University’s Men’s Basketball team has done something they’ve never done before. With a roster shaped by second chances, fresh starts and unlikely paths, Lander is heading to the NCAA Division II National Championship.", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander Announces Thrilling New Sport With a Twist", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/lander-announces-thrilling-new-sport-with-a-twist.html", "description": "It’s a big week for Lander University Athletics.", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Student Life", "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander Community Welcomes Championship-Bound Team Back to Campus", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/03/lander-community-welcomes-championship-bound-team-back-to-campus.html", "description": "Despite a chilly evening, Lander University’s men’s basketball team received a warm welcome back to campus late Saturday night, March 28. ", "pubDate": "Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Balancing Nursing and Athletics, Shae Baldwin Earns Lander’s Top Academic Honor", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/01/shae-baldwin-earns-landers-top-academic-honor.html", "description": "Shae Baldwin didn’t just graduate from Lander University in December 2025 -- she left an indelible mark on the institution’s academic legacy.", "pubDate": "Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences", "Athletics", "General News", "School of Nursing", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Fifth Annual Dean Peeples Scholarship Tournament Benefits Lander Students", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/10/fifth-annual-dean-peeples-scholarship-tournament-benefits-lander-students.html", "description": "Fishermen at the fifth annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Tournament may have faced tough conditions, but five teams powered through and came out on top.", "pubDate": "Thu, 2 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "Scholarships/Foundation" ] } , { "title": "Greenwood Mayor Honors Bearcat Bass Fishing Champs with Proclamation, Designated Day", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/08/greenwood-mayor-honors-bearcat-bass-fishing-champs-with-proclamation.html", "description": "Lander University’s back-to-back bass fishing national champs recently received a unique honor.", "pubDate": "Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander Athletics: A Year in Review", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/06/Lander-Athletics-A-Year-in-Review.html", "description": "The performances of Lander student-athletes are impressive... in the classroom, in the game and out in the Greenwood community. ", "pubDate": "Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander’s Jones Lands Mega-bag to Win Bassmaster College Classic", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/03/Landers-Jones-Lands-Mega-bag-to-Win-Bassmaster-College-Classic.html", "description": "Prior to competing in the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Classic at Eagle Mountain Lake, Anderson Jones would have been plenty happy just bringing one bass into Dickies Arena and across the Bassmaster Classic stage.", "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Courtesy of Bassmaster.com", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander Basketball Timeout Leads to Surprise Holiday Proposal ", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/12/Lander-Basketball-Timeout-Leads-to-Surprise-Holiday-Proposal.html", "description": "The mistletoe was missing but love was in the air during the women’s basketball game Saturday (Dec. 7) at Lander University.", "pubDate": "Mon, 9 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Deb Nygro", "category": [ "Student Life", "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander MBA Student Refused to Let Challenges Define His Future", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/09/Lander-MBA-Student-Refused-to-Let-Challenges-Define-His-Future.html", "description": "Lander University graduate student Trevor Batastini has an impressive resume of academic and athletic achievements.", "pubDate": "Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Donation Honors Former Tennis Player and Devoted Fan, the Late Reece Going", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/09/Donation-Honors-Former-Tennis-Player-and-Devoted-Fan.html", "description": "Lander University’s tennis players are getting additional help during their practices, all in the name of one who came before them. ", "pubDate": "Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Alumni", "Athletics", "General News" ] } , { "title": "New Scholarship to Honor Lander’s Van Taylor", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/08/New-Scholarship-to-Honor-Landers-Van-Taylor.html", "description": "Van Taylor’s legacy at Lander University and in the soccer world is marked by remarkable achievements and a lasting impact. ", "pubDate": "Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Larry Padgett", "category": [ "Scholarships/Foundation", "Alumni", "Athletics", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Fraser Ellard, Former Lander Bearcat Pitcher Makes MLB Debut for Chicago White Sox", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/08/Fraser-Ellard-Former-Lander-Bearcat-Pitcher-Makes-MLB-Debut-for-Chicago-White-Sox.html", "description": "Fraser Ellard, who played baseball for three seasons at Lander University, made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Chicago White Sox on July 30 in a relief role against the Kansas City Royals.", "pubDate": "Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Larry Padgett", "category": [ "Athletics", "Alumni", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander University Was Part of Banana Ball’s Early History", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/06/Lander-University-Was-Part-of-Banana-Balls-Early-History.html", "description": "Billed as “The Greatest Show in Sports” by ESPN, the Savannah Bananas are one of the hottest sports teams in the country. With their zany antics and unique rules, The Bananas are the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. But they didn’t start out that way, and Lander University played a part in the transformation to Banana Ball.", "pubDate": "Wed, 5 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Larry Padgett", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander Athletics Hosts 2024 Golden Claw Awards", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/04/Lander-Athletics-Hosts-2024-Golden-Claw-Awards.html", "description": "The Lander Athletics Department held its annual banquet on Monday evening, April 15, at Finis Horne Arena. The event honored the University's student-athletes for their 2023-24 school year accomplishments. ", "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lander Athletics Staff", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics" ] } , { "title": "Lander University to Participate in Giving Tuesday", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2023/11/Lander-University-to-Participate-in-Giving-Tuesday.html", "description": "Lander University has announced that it will host a special 24-hour fundraising campaign in honor of Giving Tuesday, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28.", "pubDate": "Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News", "Athletics", "Scholarships/Foundation" ] } , { "title": "Bass Fishing Ranked #1 in First ACA Rankings of the 2023-24 Season", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2023/08/Bass-Fishing-Ranked-1-in-First-ACA-Rankings-of-the-2023-24-Season.html", "description": "The Association of Collegiate Anglers released their first official rankings of the 2023-24 season, and Lander sits atop the poll for the first time in program history. 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