<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://detroittitans.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Detroit Mercy Athletics</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for University of Detroit Mercy Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://detroittitans.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Schultz Powers Titans to Doubleheader Split, Earning #HLSB Series Win Over Green Bay</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-schultz-powers-titans-to-doubleheader-split-earning-hlwb-series-win-over-green-bay.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-schultz-powers-titans-to-doubleheader-split-earning-hlwb-series-win-over-green-bay.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Savannah Schultz celebrates a strikeout " src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Scuhultz_Pitching_2.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-11-26) - After Detroit Mercy fell 5-0 in the first game, freshman Savannah Schultz delivered a dominating double-duty performance in the nightcap, tossing her first complete game shutout of the season with seven strikeouts. She also hit 2-for-2, connecting on her fifth home run of the season, followed by a sacrifice fly, accounting for both runs in the Titans' 2-0 win to secure the #HLSB series win over Green Bay on Saturday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Scuhultz_Pitching_2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Scuhultz_Pitching_2.jpg"><media:title>Savannah Schultz celebrates a strikeout </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/Scuhultz_Pitching_2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:21:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24901</s:story_id></item><item><title>Titans Blast Three Home Runs in #HLSB Series Opening Win Over Green Bay</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-titans-blast-three-home-runs-in-hlsb-series-opening-win-over-green-bay.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-titans-blast-three-home-runs-in-hlsb-series-opening-win-over-green-bay.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Trinity Fessler rounds third base to celebrate her home run" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/28452.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-9-26) - Senior Trinity Fessler had a day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a three-run homer, while junior Liv Peterson and sophomore Wendy Ketola each connected on one of three home runs in the Titans' 12-7 series-opening win over Green Bay on Thursday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/28452.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/28452.jpg"><media:title>Trinity Fessler rounds third base to celebrate her home run</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/28452.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24898</s:story_id></item><item><title>Detroit Mercy Resumes #HLSB Play with Series Against Green Bay</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-detroit-mercy-resumes-hlsb-play-with-series-against-green-bay.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-detroit-mercy-resumes-hlsb-play-with-series-against-green-bay.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Pre-Game Starter Huddle" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/Team_Pre-Game_Huddle.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-8-26) – The Detroit Mercy softball team has won four out of their last five games after concluding their 28-game season-opening road swing in style with a win at in-state and Big Ten opponent Michigan State for the first time in 18 years, followed by a #HLSB series win against IU Indy to open a 10-game home stand followed by a non-conference win over Northwestern Ohio.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Ohio</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-flynn-goes-the-distance-leading-titans-over-northwestern-ohio.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-flynn-goes-the-distance-leading-titans-over-northwestern-ohio.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Erin Flynn Pitching" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Flynn_Pitching.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-6-26) - Sophomore Erin Flynn tossed her fourth complete game of the season, allowing only three scattered hits with five strikeouts to lead Detroit Mercy to a 3-1 win over Northwestern Ohio on Monday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark. The second leg of the doubleheader was canceled due to rain and lightning in the area.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Flynn_Pitching.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Flynn_Pitching.jpg"><media:title>Erin Flynn Pitching</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Flynn_Pitching.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:58:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24886</s:story_id></item><item><title>Schultz Named Under Armour® #HLSB Pitcher of the Week</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-schultz-named-under-armour-hlsb-pitcher-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-schultz-named-under-armour-hlsb-pitcher-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Schultz tossing a pitch in the circle" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Schultz_Pitching_1.jpg" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS (4-6-25) – Detroit Mercy softball student-athlete Savannah Schultz was named Under Armour® #HLSB Pitcher of the Week, announced by the league office on Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Schultz_Pitching_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Schultz_Pitching_1.jpg"><media:title>Schultz tossing a pitch in the circle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Schultz_Pitching_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24885</s:story_id></item><item><title>Detroit Mercy Continues Home Swing with Doubleheader Against Northwestern Ohio</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-detroit-mercy-continues-home-swing-with-doubleheader-against-northwestern-ohio.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/6/softball-detroit-mercy-continues-home-swing-with-doubleheader-against-northwestern-ohio.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="UDM SB Team gets ready during pre-game line ups" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Team_Huddle_by_dug_out.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-5-26) – The Detroit Mercy softball team looks to keep the momentum going after a solid week where the Titans concluded their 28-game season-opening road swing in style with a win at in-state and Big Ten opponent Michigan State for the first time in 18 years, followed by a #HLSB series win against IU Indy to open a 10-game home stand.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Team_Huddle_by_dug_out.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Team_Huddle_by_dug_out.jpg"><media:title>UDM SB Team gets ready during pre-game line ups</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Team_Huddle_by_dug_out.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 04:18:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24884</s:story_id></item><item><title>Schultz Hits Walk-Off Two-Run Homer Giving Titans #HLSB Series Win Over IU Indy</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/4/softball-schultz-hits-walk-off-two-run-homer-giving-titans-hlsb-series-win-over-iu-indy.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/4/softball-schultz-hits-walk-off-two-run-homer-giving-titans-hlsb-series-win-over-iu-indy.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Savannah Schultz hits the ball vs IU Indy" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/4/Schultz_Hitting.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-3-26) - Freshman Savannah Schultz went 2-for-4, connecting on a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap off Detroit Mercy's 7-6 come-from-behind series win over IU Indy after trailing 5-0 on Saturday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark. She also pitched 5.0 innings with three strikeouts in the no-decision effort.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/Schultz_Hitting.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/Schultz_Hitting.jpg"><media:title>Savannah Schultz hits the ball vs IU Indy</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/Schultz_Hitting.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 16:50:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24881</s:story_id></item><item><title>Buy A Brick At Buysse Ballpark To Support The Titans</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2020/8/30/softball-buy-a-brick-at-buysee-ballpark-to-support-the-titans.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2020/8/30/softball-buy-a-brick-at-buysee-ballpark-to-support-the-titans.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A-Buysse Pic Fundraiser" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/7/24/A_Buysse_Pic_Fundraiser.png" /><br /><br />DETROIT (7/30/2020) -- Be a part of Detroit Mercy history and help support the defending Horizon League champions with a purchase of an honorary brick at the stadium as part of the Titan Club Brick Paver at Buysse Ballpark.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/7/24/A_Buysse_Pic_Fundraiser.png" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/7/24/A_Buysse_Pic_Fundraiser.png"><media:title>A-Buysse Pic Fundraiser</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/7/24/A_Buysse_Pic_Fundraiser.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17400</s:story_id></item><item><title>Titans Split Wild Home Opening Doubleheader against IU Indy</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-titans-split-wild-home-opening-doubleheader-against-iu-indy.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-titans-split-wild-home-opening-doubleheader-against-iu-indy.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aleah Tanguay celebrates running to home plate" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Tanguay_Celly.jpeg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-3-26) - Sophomore Aleah Tanguay belted a two-run homer, while freshman Hannah Schlachter posted a two-run double, sophomore Natalie Babcock, hit a two-run single, and freshman Jenna Higgins added two RBI off a single and double as Detroit Mercy rolled past IU Indy, 11-3, in six innings to kick off home opening doubleheader action on on Friday afternoon at Buysse Ballpark.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Tanguay_Celly.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Tanguay_Celly.jpeg"><media:title>Aleah Tanguay celebrates running to home plate</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Tanguay_Celly.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:24:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24878</s:story_id></item><item><title>Detroit Mercy Opens 10-Game Home Swing with #HLSB Series Against IU Indy</title><link>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/2/softball-detroit-mercy-opens-10-game-home-swing-with-hlsb-series-against-iu-indy.aspx</link><guid>https://detroittitans.com/news/2026/4/2/softball-detroit-mercy-opens-10-game-home-swing-with-hlsb-series-against-iu-indy.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Natalie Babcock Celebrates Beating Michigan State" src="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/2/6_IMG_20260401_203552.jpg" /><br /><br />DETROIT (4-2-26) – After the Detroit Mercy softball team concluded its 28-game season-opening road swing in style with a win at in-state and Big Ten opponent Michigan State for the first time in 18 years, the Titans open a 10-game home stand beginning with a #HLSB series against IU Indy. The Titans and Jaguars will play a doubleheader on Friday, Apr. 3, at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., followed by a finale on Saturday, Apr. 4, at 12 p.m. The series will be broadcast live from Buysse Ballpark on ESPN+ with Matt Kibby on the call.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/6_IMG_20260401_203552.jpg" /><media:content url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/6_IMG_20260401_203552.jpg"><media:title>Natalie Babcock Celebrates Beating Michigan State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://detroittitans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/2/6_IMG_20260401_203552.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>24876</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>