<?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=whock</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=whock" 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>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>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>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>Hockey closes season at St. Scholastica with 5-0 loss</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/hockey-closes-season-at-st-scholastica.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/hockey-closes-season-at-st-scholastica.aspx</guid><category>Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ana Myers" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Hockey_vs_CSS_Senior_Night-471.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Hockey_vs_CSS_Senior_Night-471.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/2526_Hockey_vs_CSS_Senior_Night-471.jpg"><media:title>Ana Myers</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_Hockey_vs_CSS_Senior_Night-471.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7328</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats celebrate senior class, fall to Saints in overtime</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/20/hockey-wildcats-celebrate-senior-class-fall-to-saints-in-overtime.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/20/hockey-wildcats-celebrate-senior-class-fall-to-saints-in-overtime.aspx</guid><category>Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="St. Catherine hockey senior and families" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/20/Seniors_and_parents.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University hockey team honored six seniors on Friday evening at Drake Arena in their final home game of the season. The Wildcats fell in overtime to the College of St. Scholastica Saints 2-1 for game one of the final MIAC series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/Seniors_and_parents.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/Seniors_and_parents.JPG"><media:title>St. Catherine hockey senior and families</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/Seniors_and_parents.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7326</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats strike twice, but Pipers pull away in series finale</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/hockey-wildcats-strike-twice-but-pipers-pull-away-in-series-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/hockey-wildcats-strike-twice-but-pipers-pull-away-in-series-finale.aspx</guid><category>Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Isabel Burt " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/IMG_2363.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University hockey team came up short in a 6-2 MIAC decision to the No. 7 ranked Hamline Univeristy Pipers on Saturday at TRIA Rink.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/IMG_2363.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/IMG_2363.JPG"><media:title>Isabel Burt </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/IMG_2363.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7321</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats fall 8-6 in high-scoring battle with No. 7 Hamline</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/13/hockey-wildcats-fall-8-6-in-high-scoring-battle-with-no-7-hamline.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/13/hockey-wildcats-fall-8-6-in-high-scoring-battle-with-no-7-hamline.aspx</guid><category>Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lilly Gillespie" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4801.CR3.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University hockey team with punch for punch with No. 7 ranked Hamline University on Friday evening at Drake Arena. The MIAC match up saw 14 goals scored between the two teams as St. Kate's fell 8-6.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4801.CR3.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4801.CR3.jpg"><media:title>Lilly Gillespie</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4801.CR3.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7316</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hockey tested at Augsburg in MIAC matchup</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/7/hockey-tested-at-augsburg-in-miac-matchup.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/7/hockey-tested-at-augsburg-in-miac-matchup.aspx</guid><category>Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="team on the line for the national anthem" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/7/IMG_4414.JPG" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University hockey team faced a tough road test Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 2 Augsburg University in MIAC play. The decisive 6-0 loss to the Auggies knocks St. Kate's to 9-12 on the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/IMG_4414.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/IMG_4414.JPG"><media:title>team on the line for the national anthem</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/IMG_4414.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2026 19:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7309</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>