<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://cumountainlions.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Concord University Athletics</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/rss.aspx?path=gen</link><description>Latest news items for Concord University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://cumountainlions.com/rss?path=gen" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Athletic Department Golf Tournament Presented by Appalachian Eye Care Set for October 16</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/6/8/general-athletic-department-golf-tournament-presented-by-appalachian-eye-care-set-for-october-16.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/6/8/general-athletic-department-golf-tournament-presented-by-appalachian-eye-care-set-for-october-16.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Pipestem Flag" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/10/16/Pipestem_Flag_2.jpg" /><br /><br />The Concord University Athletic Department has announced Friday, October 16 as the date for the 16th Annual Concord Athletic Department Golf Tournament sponsored by Appalachian Eye Care.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/10/16/Pipestem_Flag_2.jpg" /><media:content 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/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12493</s:story_id></item><item><title>Luke Duffy Selected as Concord Athletic Director</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/1/26/general-luke-duffy-selected-as-concord-athletic-director.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/1/26/general-luke-duffy-selected-as-concord-athletic-director.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Duffy Release" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Duffy_Release.jpg" /><br /><br />Concord University President Dr. Bethany Meighen  announced Luke Duffy will serve as Concord's full-time athletic director, effective with Monday's announcement from CU's 13th President.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Duffy_Release.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Duffy_Release.jpg"><media:title>Duffy Release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/26/Duffy_Release.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12322</s:story_id></item><item><title>Concord Athletics Launches Mobile App Through Sidearm Sports</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/1/7/general-concord-athletics-launches-mobile-through-sidearm-sports.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2026/1/7/general-concord-athletics-launches-mobile-through-sidearm-sports.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="App Cover Photo" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/7/App_Cover.png" /><br /><br />Stay connected to your favorite teams with CU Athletics, the official mobile app of the Concord University Mountain Lions, powered by SIDEARM Sports.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/App_Cover.png" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/App_Cover.png"><media:title>App Cover Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/App_Cover.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12286</s:story_id></item><item><title>Best of 2025: #10 Mountains of Enhancement</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/12/22/football-best-of-2025-10-mountains-of-enhancement.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/12/22/football-best-of-2025-10-mountains-of-enhancement.aspx</guid><category>General, Football, MXC, Men's Track, WXC, Softball, Women's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Best of Changes #10" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/11/Best_of_Changes.jpg" /><br /><br />As the final days of 2025 come off the calendar, the Concord University Sports Information Department will look back on the best moments from the past 365 days that includes All-American recognitions, plenty of growth and change in and around the Carter Center and unforgettable games and plays.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/Best_of_Changes.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/Best_of_Changes.jpg"><media:title>Best of Changes #10</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/11/Best_of_Changes.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12250</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kevin Garrett Walkway of Champions Bricks Available for Christmas Gifts</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/12/8/general-walkway-of-champion-bricks-available-for-christmas-gifts.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/12/8/general-walkway-of-champion-bricks-available-for-christmas-gifts.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Head Coach Kevin Garrett" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/5/8/Kevin_Garrett_2.jpg" /><br /><br />With the announcement of the Kevin Garrett Walkway of Champions in early 2025, and the installment of the bricks along the walkway earlier this fall, a brick purchase makes a great Christmas gift.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/5/8/Kevin_Garrett_2.jpg" /><media:content 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src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/rc1.jpg" /><br /><br />The Concord University Athletic Department celebrated the completion and opening of the Woodlyn & Earl Kendrick Indoor Practice Facility Friday afternoon in a ceremony on campus inside the Carter Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/rc1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/rc1.jpg"><media:title>Ribbon cutting </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/rc1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12164</s:story_id></item><item><title>Concord Athletics Announces Under Armour Partnership Beginning in 2026-27</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/11/6/general-concord-announces-under-armour-partnership-beginning-in-2026-27.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/11/6/general-concord-announces-under-armour-partnership-beginning-in-2026-27.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Under Armour" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/6/Under_Armour.jpg" /><br /><br />The Concord University Athletic Department has announced a five-year partnership with Under Armour as the official apparel outfitter of the Mountain Lions. BSN SPORTS, the largest collegiate team dealer in the industry, will continue to serve as the official team dealer of uniforms, apparel, equipment and accessories for CU Athletics gear in partnership with the Baltimore-based athletic company.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/Under_Armour.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/Under_Armour.jpg"><media:title>Under Armour</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/Under_Armour.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 12:03:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12158</s:story_id></item><item><title>Remembering the Life of Concord Public Address Announcer Tom Bone</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/10/22/mens-basketball-remembering-the-life-of-concord-public-address-announcer-tom-bone.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/10/22/mens-basketball-remembering-the-life-of-concord-public-address-announcer-tom-bone.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tom Bone " src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Tom_Bone.jpg" /><br /><br />The Concord University Athletic Department is mourning the loss of longtime public address announcer and 2024 Concord Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Tom Bone.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Tom_Bone.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Tom_Bone.jpg"><media:title>Tom Bone </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/Tom_Bone.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12119</s:story_id></item><item><title>Get to Know: Athletic Department Associate Angie Proffitt</title><link>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/9/8/general-get-to-know-athletic-department-associate-angie-proffitt.aspx</link><guid>https://cumountainlions.com/news/2025/9/8/general-get-to-know-athletic-department-associate-angie-proffitt.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Angie Proffitt GTK" src="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/8/Angie_Proffitt_GTK.jpg" /><br /><br />With so many new faces around the Carter Center for the 2025-26 school year, the Concord Sports Information Department will be highlighting all full-time employees in a Get to Know series throughout the first few weeks of the new athletic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/Angie_Proffitt_GTK.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/Angie_Proffitt_GTK.jpg"><media:title>Angie Proffitt GTK</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cumountainlions.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/Angie_Proffitt_GTK.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2025 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11998</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>