<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://uwlathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mswim</link><description>Latest news items for University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://uwlathletics.com/rss?path=mswim" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Former Student-Athlete and Coach Barry Schockmel Earns WIAC Special Recognition Award</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/former-student-athlete-and-coach-barry-schockmel-earns-wiac-special-recognition-award.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/former-student-athlete-and-coach-barry-schockmel-earns-wiac-special-recognition-award.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Conference Special Recognition Award" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" /><br /><br />Madison, Wis. - Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student-athlete and coach Barry Schockmel was named a recipient of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Special Recognition Award, the league office announced Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg"><media:title>Conference Special Recognition Award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/2026_Special_Recognition_Award.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8828</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elfers, Evans, Gehm and Hartmann Earn CSC Academic All-District® Honors</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-swimming-and-diving.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-swimming-and-diving.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's swimming academic" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Men_s_swim_and_dive_academic_all-district_website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - Four members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's swimming & diving team have been named to the 2025-26 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Academic All-District® Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Men_s_swim_and_dive_academic_all-district_website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Men_s_swim_and_dive_academic_all-district_website.png"><media:title>Men's swimming academic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Men_s_swim_and_dive_academic_all-district_website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8699</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nygaard Places Sixth in 200 Breaststroke at NCAA III Championships to Earn All-America Honors; First Award in School History at National Meet</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/21/nygaard-places-sixth-in-200-breaststroke-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/21/nygaard-places-sixth-in-200-breaststroke-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nygaard All America" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Nygaard_All-American_Website.png" /><br /><br />Indianapolis, Ind. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Preston Nygaard earned All-America honors with a sixth-place in the 200 breaststroke at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Saturday night at the IU Natatorium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Nygaard_All-American_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Nygaard_All-American_Website.png"><media:title>Nygaard All America</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/21/Nygaard_All-American_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8670</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nygaard Places 17th in 100 Breaststroke at NCAA III Championships</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/20/nygaard-places-17th-in-100-breaststroke-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/20/nygaard-places-17th-in-100-breaststroke-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Preston_Nygaard1-4.jpg" /><br /><br />Indianapolis, Ind. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Preston Nygaard placed 17th in the 100 breaststroke preliminaries at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Friday at the IU Natatorium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Preston_Nygaard1-4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Preston_Nygaard1-4.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/31/Preston_Nygaard1-4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8660</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nygaard Competes in 50 Freestyle at NCAA III Championships; Returns to Action Friday</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/-nygaard-competes-in-50-freestyle-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/-nygaard-competes-in-50-freestyle-at-ncaa-iii-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Nygaard.jpg" /><br /><br />Indianapolis, Ind. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse freshman Preston Nygaard of McFarland (H.S.) opened competition at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Wednesday at the IU Natatorium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Nygaard.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Nygaard.jpg"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Nygaard.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8647</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nygaard Qualifies in Three Events at NCAA Division III Championships; Action Starts Wednesday in Indianapolis</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/nygaard-qualifies-in-three-events-at-ncaa-division-iii-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/nygaard-qualifies-in-three-events-at-ncaa-division-iii-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Head Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/16/men_s_swim_preview.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse freshman Preston Nygaard of McFarland (H.S.) is set to compete at the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Wednesday-Saturday, March 18-21. The meet will be held at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/men_s_swim_preview.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/men_s_swim_preview.png"><media:title>Head Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/16/men_s_swim_preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8636</s:story_id></item><item><title>WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jesse Hammes</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/wiac-student-athlete-spotlight-jesse-hammes.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/wiac-student-athlete-spotlight-jesse-hammes.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/20/Hammes1.JPG" /><br /><br />Madison, Wis. - Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q&A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution.  The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/Hammes1.JPG" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/Hammes1.JPG"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/20/Hammes1.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8619</s:story_id></item><item><title>Elfers Named WIAC Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/23/elfers-named-wiac-max-sparger-scholar-athlete.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/23/elfers-named-wiac-max-sparger-scholar-athlete.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action Shot" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Elfers_Scholar_Athlete__1_.png" /><br /><br />Madison, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior Jonah Elfers of Cottage Grove (Monona Grove) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Swimming & Diving Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete Award.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Elfers_Scholar_Athlete__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Elfers_Scholar_Athlete__1_.png"><media:title>Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Elfers_Scholar_Athlete__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8563</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Wins First WIAC Championship Since 1971; Ketterling and Nygaard Capture Titles; 400 Freestyle Relay Wins Crown</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/uwl-wins-wiac-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/uwl-wins-wiac-championship.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Team Photo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Men_Champ.png" /><br /><br />Brown Deer, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's swimming & diving team captured the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championships (presented by Culver's) Saturday night at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Men_Champ.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Men_Champ.png"><media:title>Team Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/Men_Champ.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:36:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8561</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nygaard Wins 100 Breaststroke with School Record at WIAC Championships; Relay Wins Crown; UWL Leads Championships</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/20/mens-swimming-and-diving.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/2/20/mens-swimming-and-diving.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Nygaard__3_.jpg" /><br /><br />Brown Deer, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's swimming & diving team leads after the third day of competition at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championships (presented by Culver's) Friday night at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Nygaard__3_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Nygaard__3_.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Nygaard__3_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8556</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>