<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://stkatesathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>St. Catherine University Athletics</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>24 inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/basketball-24-inducted-into-chi-alpha-sigma.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/basketball-24-inducted-into-chi-alpha-sigma.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, Dance</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chi Alpha Sigma" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/CHI_ALPHA_SIGMA_26.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/CHI_ALPHA_SIGMA_26.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/CHI_ALPHA_SIGMA_26.png"><media:title>Chi Alpha Sigma</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/CHI_ALPHA_SIGMA_26.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7411</s:story_id></item><item><title>St. Catherine University names former standout, Audra Clark, as new Head Women's Basketball Coach</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/st-catherine-university-names-former-standout-audra-clark-as-new-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/st-catherine-university-names-former-standout-audra-clark-as-new-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx</guid><category>Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Welcome Back Audra Clark Head Women's Basketball Coach" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/Untitled__Presentation_.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Catherine University has announced the hiring of a familiar face to lead its women's basketball program, naming former standout student-athlete Audra Clark '19 as the program's new head coach. Clark returns to St. Kate's after seven seasons of coaching experience, with stops at both the Division III and Division I level.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/Untitled__Presentation_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/Untitled__Presentation_.png"><media:title>Welcome Back Audra Clark Head Women's Basketball Coach</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/Untitled__Presentation_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7407</s:story_id></item><item><title>Purple and Gold Award Winners Announced</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/basketball-purple-and-gold-award-winners-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/basketball-purple-and-gold-award-winners-announced.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Purple and Gold award winners" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/4/IMG_8938.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Catherine University athletic department hosted its annual Purple and Gold Awards on Sunday evening, celebrating the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and staff from the 2025–26 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/IMG_8938.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/IMG_8938.JPG"><media:title>Purple and Gold award winners</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/IMG_8938.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7406</s:story_id></item><item><title>2025-26 Purple and Gold Award Finalists Announced</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/2025-26-purple-and-gold-award-finalists-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/2025-26-purple-and-gold-award-finalists-announced.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="PG Awards 2026" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Dark_Green_and_Beige_Flat_Illustrative_Athletic_Sports_Club_Logo__1_.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Dark_Green_and_Beige_Flat_Illustrative_Athletic_Sports_Club_Logo__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Dark_Green_and_Beige_Flat_Illustrative_Athletic_Sports_Club_Logo__1_.png"><media:title>PG Awards 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Dark_Green_and_Beige_Flat_Illustrative_Athletic_Sports_Club_Logo__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7396</s:story_id></item><item><title>Leadership, athletics highlight Fleur de lis selections</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/leadership-athletics-highlight-fleur-de-lis-selections.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/leadership-athletics-highlight-fleur-de-lis-selections.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Softball, General, Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="FDL" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Night_Presentation_-_Cover_.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. - The St. Catherine University athletic department selected five Fleur-de-lis award recipients on April 15. This selection includes honors for scholarship, leadership, and athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Night_Presentation_-_Cover_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Night_Presentation_-_Cover_.png"><media:title>FDL</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Night_Presentation_-_Cover_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7376</s:story_id></item><item><title>St. Catherine University promotes Eric Stacey to Vice President, Names Madge Makowske Director of Athletics</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/9/general-eric-stacey-elevated.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/9/general-eric-stacey-elevated.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Eric Stacey and Madge Makowske" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/1755x1080.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Catherine University President Marcheta Evans has announced the elevation of Eric Stacey to Vice President for Athletic, Performance, and Competitive Programs, recognizing his proven leadership and execution of key strategic priorities. With the addition of cocurricular programming, Madge Makowske will succeed Stacey as St. Kate's Director of Athletics. In her 30th year at St. Catherine, Makowske currently serves as Deputy Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator, providing oversight of the University's varsity programs and supporting the department's long-term vision and strategy.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/1755x1080.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/1755x1080.png"><media:title>Eric Stacey and Madge Makowske</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/1755x1080.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7364</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mulhern steps down as head coach of St. Kate's basketball</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/26/basketball-mulhern-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-st-kates-basketball.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/26/basketball-mulhern-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-st-kates-basketball.aspx</guid><category>Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Don Mulhern with basketball players" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/2526_Basketball_vs_Carleton-178.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- St. Catherine University head basketball coach, Don Mulhern, has announced his decision to step down after nine seasons leading the Wildcats. Mulhern concludes his tenure at St. Kate's after nearly three decades as a head coach, finishing his career with a 370-353 overall records. The decision to step away at this time was driven by personal health considerations and wanting to focus on providing support as a family caregiver.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/2526_Basketball_vs_Carleton-178.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/2526_Basketball_vs_Carleton-178.jpg"><media:title>Don Mulhern with basketball players</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/2526_Basketball_vs_Carleton-178.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7351</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four named to CSC Academic All-District Basketball Team</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/four-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-basketball-team.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/four-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-basketball-team.aspx</guid><category>Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC Academic All District" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-03-24T162938.942.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The 2025-26 Academic All-District® 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. Four from the St. Catherine University basketball team earned the honor this season with junior Hattie Fox returning to the prestigious list for the second consecutive season. The three other Wildcats earning recognition for the first time include senior Kristen Oberle, and sophomores Kate Flicek and Jordyn Peed.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-03-24T162938.942.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-03-24T162938.942.png"><media:title>CSC Academic All District</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-03-24T162938.942.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7349</s:story_id></item><item><title>St. Catherine University announces the addition of flag football and lacrosse to its athletics program</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/25/general-st-catherine-university-announces-the-addition-of-flag-football-and-lacrosse-to-its-athletics-program.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/25/general-st-catherine-university-announces-the-addition-of-flag-football-and-lacrosse-to-its-athletics-program.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming &amp; Diving, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="St. Catherine University Athletics Announces Flag Football and Lacrosse" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/25/ST._CATHERINE_UNIVERSITY_ATHLETICS__1_.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Catherine University is proud to announce the addition of flag football and women's lacrosse as the department's new varsity sports, expanding opportunities for student-athletes and continuing the institution's commitment to growth within NCAA Division III athletics. The new teams mark the Wildcats' first additions to their intercollegiate programs since adding golf in fall 2011.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/ST._CATHERINE_UNIVERSITY_ATHLETICS__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/ST._CATHERINE_UNIVERSITY_ATHLETICS__1_.png"><media:title>St. Catherine University Athletics Announces Flag Football and Lacrosse</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/ST._CATHERINE_UNIVERSITY_ATHLETICS__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7333</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats drop season finale to Royals, 88-56</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/basketball-wildcats-drop-season-finale-to-royals-88-56.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/basketball-wildcats-drop-season-finale-to-royals-88-56.aspx</guid><category>Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Basketball team huddle " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Basketball_vs_Saint_Benedict-51.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Catherine battled early but Bethel used a strong second half to pull away for an 88-56 MIAC win Saturday afternoon at the Robertson Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Basketball_vs_Saint_Benedict-51.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Basketball_vs_Saint_Benedict-51.jpg"><media:title>Basketball team huddle </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Basketball_vs_Saint_Benedict-51.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:56:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7329</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>