https://jewellcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for William Jewell College Athleticsen-us60https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, General

LIBERTY, Mo. - William Jewell College Athletics has announced the five individuals and one team that will be enshrined into the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Among the former greats to be honored are Austin Kretchmar, '16 (baseball), Andrew Peters, '02 (men's basketball), Jimi Reed, '83 (football), Faith Song, '15 (softball), and Jessica Stewart Boan, '10 (women's basketball), along with the 2015 baseball team.]]>Hall of Fame PhotoMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:34:00 CST2010823https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxBaseball, Spirit, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swimming, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Athletic Training, Dance, Men's Swimming, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Cheerleading, Powerlifting, Women's Wrestling, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse

LIBERTY, Mo. - Ryan Erlacher has been named Vice President for Athletics at William Jewell College, following a national search. He will begin his role on July 1, overseeing operations of the Cardinal Athletics Department and 19 NCAA DII sports as well as serving on the president's cabinet. Chris McCabe, who has been leading the program, announced in January that he will step down to associate athletic director while continuing to lead the men's basketball program.]]>Ryan Erlacher Announcement PhotoWed, 27 May 2026 11:30:00 CST2010820https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-six-cardinals-selected-csc-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-six-cardinals-selected-csc-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General

LIBERTY, Mo. - The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.]]>2026 CSC Academic All-District Basketball honoreesTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CST2010763https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-cardinals-push-truman-state-to-the-brink-in-season-finale.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-cardinals-push-truman-state-to-the-brink-in-season-finale.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team gave Truman State all they could handle down the stretch but fell just short 60-55 to finish the year, 1-25 overall and 1-19 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.]]>Taryn JacobsSat, 28 Feb 2026 19:57:00 CST1210720https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-jewell-drops-glvc-contests-to-uis.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-jewell-drops-glvc-contests-to-uis.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team fell 105-55 on Thursday night to Illinois Springfield to drop to 1-24 on the season and 1-18 in conference play.]]>Alex McGarrahFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:17:00 CST1210713https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-cardinals-fall-at-no-24-umsl.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-cardinals-fall-at-no-24-umsl.aspxWomen's Basketball

ST. LOUIS - The William Jewell women's basketball team ran into the strongest team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference on Saturday, falling 82-37 to No. 24 ranked Missouri-St. Louis, who captured the regular season GLVC title with the win. The Cardinals drop to 1-23 on the season and 1-17 in conference action.]]>Chanelle AndersonSat, 21 Feb 2026 16:28:00 CST1210703https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-fast-start-lifts-cardinals-past-lincoln-67-60.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-fast-start-lifts-cardinals-past-lincoln-67-60.aspxWomen's Basketball

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team scored 28 first quarter points on their way to a 67-60 win over Lincoln University of Missouri on Thursday night. The Cardinals get their first of the season to move to 1-22 overall and 1-16 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.]]>Rylee Thompson shootingThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:17:00 CST1210700https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-fourth-quarter-rally-falls-short-to-missouris-t.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-fourth-quarter-rally-falls-short-to-missouris-t.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team stayed within striking distance for much of Saturday's contest against Missouri S&T but came up short, falling 73-59 to drop to 0-22 and 0-16 in the conference.]]>Jacee PetersonSat, 14 Feb 2026 18:52:00 CST1210689https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-cardinals-lead-by-double-digits-early-but-drury-rallies-to-win.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-cardinals-lead-by-double-digits-early-but-drury-rallies-to-win.aspxWomen's Basketball

LIBERTY, Mo. - In their first game back inside the Mabee Center since January 24, the William Jewell women's basketball got off to a fast start and led by as many as 12 in the first half, but Drury University rallied to win 82-52 on Thursday evening. The Cardinals fall to 0-21 on the season and 0-15 in conference play.]]>Syderah FarmerThu, 12 Feb 2026 22:38:00 CST1210684https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-cold-first-quarter-sinks-cardinals-at-southwest-baptist.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-cold-first-quarter-sinks-cardinals-at-southwest-baptist.aspxWomen's Basketball

BOLIVAR, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team dropped a 77-55 decision on Saturday at Southwest Baptist to fall to 0-20 on the year and 0-14 in conference play.]]>Kirra Long dribblingSat, 7 Feb 2026 16:25:00 CST1210679