<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://fiusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>FIU Athletics</title><link>https://fiusports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for FIU Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://fiusports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>25 Moments in 25 Seasons: Rashod Smith Sets Program Record with 262 Rushing Yards</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/10/football-25-moments-in-25-seasons-rashod-smith-sets-program-record-with-262-rushing-yards.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/10/football-25-moments-in-25-seasons-rashod-smith-sets-program-record-with-262-rushing-yards.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rashod Smith" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Rashod_Smith_Record.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI – As FIU football continues its 25 Moments in 25 Seasons chronological series in celebration of the program's upcoming 25th season in 2026, the first truly historic individual performance came on Oct. 31, 2002, when running back Rashod Smith rushed for a program-record 262 yards in a 39-6 victory over Jacksonville.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Rashod_Smith_Record.png" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Rashod_Smith_Record.png"><media:title>Rashod Smith</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Rashod_Smith_Record.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:42:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35507</s:story_id></item><item><title>Catherwood Earns Conference USA Spring Spirit of Service Award</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/9/softball-catherwood-earns-conference-usa-spring-spirit-of-service-award.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/9/softball-catherwood-earns-conference-usa-spring-spirit-of-service-award.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SB26CatherwoodSpringSpiritofService" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_4980.PNG" /><br /><br />MIAMI — FIU softball's Kendall Catherwood was named the recipient of Conference USA's (CUSA) Spring Spirit of Service Award, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_4980.PNG" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_4980.PNG"><media:title>SB26CatherwoodSpringSpiritofService</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/IMG_4980.PNG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35506</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three Track &amp; Field Athletes Set to Shine on National Stage in Eugene</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/9/womens-cross-country-track-three-track-field-athletes-set-to-shine-on-national-stage-in-eugene.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/9/womens-cross-country-track-three-track-field-athletes-set-to-shine-on-national-stage-in-eugene.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country/Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="bien aime next up" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/EUGENE_WEB.png" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, Ky.– FIU outdoor track & field is set to compete over the next four days at the NCAA East Regional in Lexington against the nation's best collegiate track & field athletes. The events will be televised on ESPN+.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/EUGENE_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/EUGENE_WEB.png"><media:title>bien aime next up</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/EUGENE_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35504</s:story_id></item><item><title>25 Moments in 25 Seasons: The First Game</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/6/25-moments-in-25-seasons-fiu-football-plays-first-game.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/6/25-moments-in-25-seasons-fiu-football-plays-first-game.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Moment 2" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/7/Moments_2_25.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI – As FIU Football continues its 25 Moments in 25 Seasons chronological series in celebration of FIU's upcoming 25th Season in 2026, one of the most significant moments in program history came on Aug. 29, 2002, when FIU defeated St. Peter's in its first official game in front of a capacity crowd at FIU Community Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/7/Moments_2_25.png" /><media:content 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src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/5/DSC02129.jpg" /><br /><br />MIAMI– FIU men's track & field athlete Ethan Riley has been named a recipient of the Jim Casta&ntilde;eda Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by Conference USA on Friday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/DSC02129.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/DSC02129.jpg"><media:title>riley</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/DSC02129.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:42:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35503</s:story_id></item><item><title>25 Moments in 25 Seasons: FIU Announces Football Program</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/3/25-moments-in-25-seasons-fiu-announces-football-program.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/3/25-moments-in-25-seasons-fiu-announces-football-program.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="25Momentsin25SeasonMoment1" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/FB25in25Moments1.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI — After unveiling its commemorative logo to kick off its 25th Season Celebration, FIU Football rolled out its first moment in its 25 Moments in 25 Seasons chronological series, beginning with the inception of the program, of which was formally announced on May 17, 2000.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/FB25in25Moments1.png" /><media:content 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src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/13/2026_FIU_FB_schedule_web.jpg" /><br /><br />MIAMI — Fresh off its first bowl game appearance since 2019, FIU's football program officially announced its full schedule for the 2026 season on Friday morning.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/2026_FIU_FB_schedule_web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/2026_FIU_FB_schedule_web.jpg"><media:title>FB26ScheduleRelease1</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/2026_FIU_FB_schedule_web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35293</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pedro Grifol Formally Introduced as Head Baseball Coach</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/2/pedro-grifol-formally-introduced-as-head-baseball-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/2/pedro-grifol-formally-introduced-as-head-baseball-coach.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Pedro Grifol HC" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Pedro_Grifol_HC_uJtIP.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI – Pedro Grifol was officially introduced Tuesday morning as the sixth head baseball coach in program history on June 2, 2026 at the Graham Center Pit.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Pedro_Grifol_HC_uJtIP.png" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Pedro_Grifol_HC_uJtIP.png"><media:title>Pedro Grifol HC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Pedro_Grifol_HC_uJtIP.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:26:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35500</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball Tabs Four to CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-tabs-four-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-tabs-four-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC Academic All-District Team" src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/CSC_Academic_All-District.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI – The College Sports Communicators (CSC), formerly known as CoSIDA, announced its 2026 Baseball Academic All-District Team on Tuesday, with four Panthers earning recognition for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. Sophomore Cole Cleveland, redshirt sophomore Andrew Ildefonso, senior Preston Prince, and junior Cooper Rasmussen were all honored.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/CSC_Academic_All-District.png" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/CSC_Academic_All-District.png"><media:title>CSC Academic All-District Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/CSC_Academic_All-District.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35489</s:story_id></item><item><title>FIU Baseball Head Coach Pedro Grifol to be Introduced Tuesday</title><link>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/5/29/fiu-baseball-head-coach-pedro-grifol-to-be-introduced-tuesday.aspx</link><guid>https://fiusports.com/news/2026/5/29/fiu-baseball-head-coach-pedro-grifol-to-be-introduced-tuesday.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Pedro Grifol Presser " src="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Grifol_Presser_Web.png" /><br /><br />MIAMI – FIU baseball head coach Pedro Grifol will be formally introduced during a press conference on Tuesday, June 2, at 11 a.m. ET in the Graham Center Pit on FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Grifol_Presser_Web.png" /><media:content url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Grifol_Presser_Web.png"><media:title>Pedro Grifol Presser </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fiusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Grifol_Presser_Web.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>35493</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>