<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://nsuspartans.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Norfolk State University Athletics</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/rss.aspx?path=baseball</link><description>Latest news items for Norfolk State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://nsuspartans.com/rss?path=baseball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Blakeney, Journette Receive All-NEC Honors</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-blakeney-journette-receive-all-nec-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-blakeney-journette-receive-all-nec-honors.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ethan Blakeney and Justin Journette" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/HBCUAwardWinners.jpg" /><br /><br />Norfolk State baseball pitcher Ethan Blakeney and outfielder Justin Journette earned All-NEC Second Team honors, the conference announced on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/HBCUAwardWinners.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/HBCUAwardWinners.jpg"><media:title>Ethan Blakeney and Justin Journette</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/HBCUAwardWinners.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15490</s:story_id></item><item><title>Journette’s Record-Breaking Day Highlights Spartans’ Season Finale Split</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/16/baseball-journettes-record-breaking-day-highlights-spartans-season-finale-split.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/16/baseball-journettes-record-breaking-day-highlights-spartans-season-finale-split.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Justin Journette" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/16/NSU_vs_FDU_-__5.JPG" /><br /><br />The Norfolk State baseball team split its season finale against Stonehill on Saturday afternoon at Lou Gorman Field. Norfolk State closed the season 20-31 overall, while Stonehill finished 21-28.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/16/NSU_vs_FDU_-__5.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/16/NSU_vs_FDU_-__5.JPG"><media:title>Justin Journette</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/16/NSU_vs_FDU_-__5.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15489</s:story_id></item><item><title>Spartans Threaten Late in 3-2 Loss to Stonehill in Series Opener</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/15/baseball-spartans-threaten-late-in-3-2-loss-to-stonehill-in-series-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/15/baseball-spartans-threaten-late-in-3-2-loss-to-stonehill-in-series-opener.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jaydan Israel" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/NSU_Baseball_2.27.26_-__17.JPG" /><br /><br />Norfolk State fell to 19-30 overall, while Stonehill improved to 20-27. Ethan Blakeney (5-5) took the loss for the Spartans after striking out three across seven innings. CJ Patterson pitched one scoreless inning in relief.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/NSU_Baseball_2.27.26_-__17.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/NSU_Baseball_2.27.26_-__17.JPG"><media:title>Jaydan Israel</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/NSU_Baseball_2.27.26_-__17.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15483</s:story_id></item><item><title>Norfolk State Falls to VMI in Final Midweek Matchup of the Season</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/12/baseball-norfolk-state-falls-to-vmi-in-final-midweek-matchup-of-the-season.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/12/baseball-norfolk-state-falls-to-vmi-in-final-midweek-matchup-of-the-season.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Thomas Ealey" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/12/A878DF25-285B-41BC-92DF-55AB219057A3.JPEG" /><br /><br />Norfolk State dropped to 19-29 overall, while VMI improved to 28-23. Josiah Harrison (0-2) took the loss for the Spartans, while Ryan Sellers, James Godfrey, and Myles Crocker all saw action in relief.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/A878DF25-285B-41BC-92DF-55AB219057A3.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/A878DF25-285B-41BC-92DF-55AB219057A3.JPEG"><media:title>Thomas Ealey</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/12/A878DF25-285B-41BC-92DF-55AB219057A3.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15478</s:story_id></item><item><title>Norfolk State Closes Regular Season at VMI and Stonehill</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-at-vmi-and-stonehill.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-at-vmi-and-stonehill.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Norfolk State Baseball dugout " src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/39_DSC07859.jpg" /><br /><br />The Norfolk State baseball team closes its 2026 regular season on the road this week, facing VMI on Tuesday, May 12, before opening a three-game series at Stonehill on Thursday, May 14.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/39_DSC07859.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/39_DSC07859.jpg"><media:title>Norfolk State Baseball dugout </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/39_DSC07859.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15475</s:story_id></item><item><title>38 Student-Athletes Graduate at NSU Spring Commencement</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-38-student-athletes-graduate-at-nsu-spring-commencement.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-38-student-athletes-graduate-at-nsu-spring-commencement.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track, Women's Track, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Senior Huddle photo with AD Webb & Dr. Jackson" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Team_Huddle_2_O496L.jpg" /><br /><br />NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State Athletics celebrated the academic accomplishments of 38 student-athletes on Saturday morning at William 'Dick' Price Stadium as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during Norfolk State University's commencement ceremony.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Team_Huddle_2_O496L.jpg" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Team_Huddle_2_O496L.jpg"><media:title>2026 Senior Huddle photo with AD Webb &amp; Dr. Jackson</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Team_Huddle_2_O496L.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:41:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15474</s:story_id></item><item><title>Norfolk State Battles Back in 11-8 Loss to FDU in Home Finale</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/10/baseball-norfolk-state-battles-back-in-11-8-loss-to-fdu-in-home-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/10/baseball-norfolk-state-battles-back-in-11-8-loss-to-fdu-in-home-finale.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Norfolk State Baseball Seniors" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/10/64AD86F2-4F08-4CBF-BF9C-81DB5B187475.JPEG" /><br /><br />Norfolk State dropped to 19-28 overall, and 15-15 in Northeast Conference (NEC) play, while FDU improved to 31-16-1 overall and 24-6 in conference action. Walker Fuller (0-7) took the loss for the Spartans. Nyenati Snoh,  Mitchell, Patterson, and Yasseel Samboy appeared in relief.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/64AD86F2-4F08-4CBF-BF9C-81DB5B187475.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/64AD86F2-4F08-4CBF-BF9C-81DB5B187475.JPEG"><media:title>Norfolk State Baseball Seniors</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/10/64AD86F2-4F08-4CBF-BF9C-81DB5B187475.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15473</s:story_id></item><item><title>Spartans Drop Back-and-Forth Contest Against Fairleigh Dickinson</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/9/baseball-spartans-drop-back-and-forth-contest-against-fairleigh-dickinson.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/9/baseball-spartans-drop-back-and-forth-contest-against-fairleigh-dickinson.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cam Mazell" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/9/1A7A9233.JPG" /><br /><br />The Norfolk State baseball team fell to Fairleigh Dickinson 10-8 in a tightly contested game on Saturday afternoon at Marty L. Miller Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/1A7A9233.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/1A7A9233.JPG"><media:title>Cam Mazell</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/9/1A7A9233.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2026 20:04:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15472</s:story_id></item><item><title>Journette’s Two Homers Lift Spartans Over Fairleigh Dickinson 8-6</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/8/baseball-journettes-two-homers-lift-spartans-over-fairleigh-dickinson-8-6.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/8/baseball-journettes-two-homers-lift-spartans-over-fairleigh-dickinson-8-6.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Justin Journette" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/1A7A1938.JPG" /><br /><br />Norfolk State improved to 19-26 overall and 15-13 in Northeast Conference (NEC) play, while Fairleigh Dickinson dropped to 29-16-1 overall and 22-6 in conference action. Ethan Blakeney (5-4) earned the win, striking out 10 batters over seven innings. Yasseel Samboy collected his fifth save of the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/1A7A1938.JPG" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/1A7A1938.JPG"><media:title>Justin Journette</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/1A7A1938.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 18:25:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15470</s:story_id></item><item><title>A Role Earned: Yasseel Samboy’s Rise at Norfolk State</title><link>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/7/baseball-a-role-earned-yasseel-samboys-rise-at-norfolk-state.aspx</link><guid>https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/7/baseball-a-role-earned-yasseel-samboys-rise-at-norfolk-state.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Yasseel Samboy" src="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/7/244-DSC04663.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/244-DSC04663.png" /><media:content url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/244-DSC04663.png"><media:title>Yasseel Samboy</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://nsuspartans.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/244-DSC04663.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 12:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15467</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>