<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://piedmontlions.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Piedmont University Athletics</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/rss.aspx?path=mtenn</link><description>Latest news items for Piedmont University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://piedmontlions.com/rss?path=mtenn" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>tmccormack@piedmont.edu (Piedmont University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Yannick Wassmer Navarro Named CCS Man of the Year</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2025/7/11/mens-tennis-yannick-wassmer-navarro-named-ccs-man-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2025/7/11/mens-tennis-yannick-wassmer-navarro-named-ccs-man-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Athletics, Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Yannick Wassmer Navarro - CCS Man of the Year" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/8/Yannick_CCSMOTY.png" /><br /><br />ATLANTA - Piedmont men's tennis standout Yannick Wassmer Navarro has been the 2025 CCS Man of the Year, the league announced Friday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/8/Yannick_CCSMOTY.png" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/8/Yannick_CCSMOTY.png"><media:title>Yannick Wassmer Navarro - CCS Man of the Year</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/8/Yannick_CCSMOTY.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10467</s:story_id></item><item><title>Trio of Men's Tennis Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/5/22/trio-of-mens-tennis-players-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/5/22/trio-of-mens-tennis-players-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTEN CSC ALL-ACA HOMEPAGE 2026" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/MTENCSC_10020189.png" /><br /><br />GREENWOOD, Ind. - The College Sports Communicators (CSC) have released their Academic All-District teams for men's tennis with a trio of Lions earning the grade.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/MTENCSC_10020189.png" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/MTENCSC_10020189.png"><media:title>MTEN CSC ALL-ACA HOMEPAGE 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/MTENCSC_10020189.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:21:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11196</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Falls Short in CCS Semifinals</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-tennis-falls-short-in-ccs-semifinals.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-tennis-falls-short-in-ccs-semifinals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTEN_HUDDLE" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/21.JPG" /><br /><br />MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -  After fighting through a neck-and-neck campaign in the CCS Semifinal match, Piedmont men's tennis fell 4-2 to No. 1 Asbury in heartbreaking fashion.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/21.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/21.JPG"><media:title>MTEN_HUDDLE</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/21.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11152</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mark Backeberg, Rohan Kavali Earn All-Conference Honors from CCS</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-tennis-mark-backeberg-rohan-kavali-earn-all-conference-honors-from-ccs.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-tennis-mark-backeberg-rohan-kavali-earn-all-conference-honors-from-ccs.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTEN - All-Conference Homepage 2026" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/MTEN_AllConfHomepage26.png" /><br /><br />ATLANTA - Piedmont men's tennis juniors Mark Backeberg and Rohan Kavali saw their outstanding play during the season recognized Thursday, with both earning All-Conference recognition from the CCS.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/MTEN_AllConfHomepage26.png" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/MTEN_AllConfHomepage26.png"><media:title>MTEN - All-Conference Homepage 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/MTEN_AllConfHomepage26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11138</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Rolls Past Huntingdon to CCS Semi Finals</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-tennis-rolls-past-huntingdon-to-ccs-semi-finals.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-tennis-rolls-past-huntingdon-to-ccs-semi-finals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rohan Kavali" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_7038.JPG" /><br /><br />MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - No. 4 seeded Piedmont men's tennis delivered a 4-0 performance over No. 5-seeded Huntingdon to advance to the CCS semifinals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_7038.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_7038.JPG"><media:title>Rohan Kavali</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/IMG_7038.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11142</s:story_id></item><item><title>CCS TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Men's Tennis Set to Battle Huntingdon in First Round</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/22/ccs-tournament-preview-mens-tennis-set-to-battle-huntingdon-in-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/22/ccs-tournament-preview-mens-tennis-set-to-battle-huntingdon-in-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ACTION_SHOT_CALEB_MCELVEEN" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" /><br /><br />DEMOREST, Ga. - The No. 4 seed Piedmont men's tennis team is set for its Collegiate Conference of the South Tournament First Round matchup against No. 5 seed Huntingdon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG"><media:title>ACTION_SHOT_CALEB_MCELVEEN</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11130</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Claims No. 4 Seed in Upcoming CCS Tournament</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/21/mens-tennis-claims-4-seed-in-upcoming-ccs-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/21/mens-tennis-claims-4-seed-in-upcoming-ccs-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CCS Men's Tennis Bracket 2026" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/174.jfif" /><br /><br />DEMOREST, Ga. - Following the conclusion of the regular season, Piedmont men's tennis has earned the No. 4 seed for the upcoming Collegiate Conference of the South Tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/174.jfif" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/174.jfif"><media:title>CCS Men's Tennis Bracket 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/174.jfif" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11123</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Falls at No. 13 Sewanee in Regular Season Finale</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/19/mens-tennis-falls-at-no-13-sewanee-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/19/mens-tennis-falls-at-no-13-sewanee-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Horacio Rodriguez" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/19/53.JPG" /><br /><br />SEWANEE, Tenn. - Piedmont men's tennis was unable to slow down No. 13 Sewanee, falling 7-0 on Sunday in Tennessee.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/53.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/53.JPG"><media:title>Horacio Rodriguez</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/53.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:37:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11111</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Falls to Asbury 6-1</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-falls-to-asbury-6-1.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-falls-to-asbury-6-1.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ACTION_SHOT_CALEB_MCELVEEN" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" /><br /><br />
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Piedmont men's tennis team fell 6-1 in a heart breaker to the Eagles of Asbury on Saturday afternoon after a delayed start from a sudden location change.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG"><media:title>ACTION_SHOT_CALEB_MCELVEEN</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/117.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11073</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Drops Conference Match to Maryville 4-3</title><link>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-tennis-drops-conference-match-to-maryville-4-3.aspx</link><guid>https://piedmontlions.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-tennis-drops-conference-match-to-maryville-4-3.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTEN_CALEBMCELVEEN_TOSS" src="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/113.JPG" /><br /><br />MARYVILLE, Tenn. - Piedmont men's tennis fell 4-3 in a hard-fought match to the Maryville Scots on Friday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/113.JPG" /><media:content url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/113.JPG"><media:title>MTEN_CALEBMCELVEEN_TOSS</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://piedmontlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/113.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:56:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11069</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>