<?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=wswim</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=wswim" 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>Four named CSC Academic All District</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/13/swimming-diving-four-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/13/swimming-diving-four-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="St. Kate's swimming and diving" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-04-13T114757.756.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Women's Swimming & Diving teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the pool and in the classroom. Four swimmers from St. Catherine University earned a spot on this year's prestigious list including seniors Natalie Chandler, Nicolette Harvey, and Ella Hochstetler along with junior Jordyn Grotbo. For Harvey and Hochstetler, this is their second consecutive seasoning being named to the Academic All-District Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-04-13T114757.756.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-04-13T114757.756.png"><media:title>St. Kate's swimming and diving</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday_Graphic_-_2026-04-13T114757.756.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7372</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>Wildcats finish sixth at MIAC Swimming &amp; Diving Championships</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/15/wildcats-finish-sixth-at-miac-swimming-diving-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/15/wildcats-finish-sixth-at-miac-swimming-diving-championships.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Relay team at MIAC Championships" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/15/IMG_4838.JPG" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/IMG_4838.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/IMG_4838.JPG"><media:title>Relay team at MIAC Championships</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/IMG_4838.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7324</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball goes 1-1 on opening weekend</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/swimming-diving-softball-goes-1-1-on-opening-weekend.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/swimming-diving-softball-goes-1-1-on-opening-weekend.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mayci Larson " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/20250927-St._Kate_s_Softball_Alumnae_Game-220.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The St. Catherine University softball team opened the 2026 season in Mankato with a pair of non-conference games. St. Kate's went 1-1 overall falling to Central College 5-3 in game one before claiming an 8-7 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University in 8 innings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/20250927-St._Kate_s_Softball_Alumnae_Game-220.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/20250927-St._Kate_s_Softball_Alumnae_Game-220.jpg"><media:title>Mayci Larson </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/20250927-St._Kate_s_Softball_Alumnae_Game-220.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7323</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimmers post strong finals performances Friday at MIAC Championships</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/13/swimming-diving-swimmers-post-strong-finals-performances-friday-at-miac-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/13/swimming-diving-swimmers-post-strong-finals-performances-friday-at-miac-championships.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="200 freestyle relay team" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4787.JPG" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team had a strong day of performances at the 2026 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championships Friday with four Wildcats earning a spot in the finals session. After day three at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota, the Wildcats remain in sixth place scoring 55 points Friday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4787.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/IMG_4787.JPG"><media:title>200 freestyle relay team</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_4787.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7317</s:story_id></item><item><title>Swimmers complete day two of MIAC Championships</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/12/swimming-diving-swimmers-complete-day-two-of-miac-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/12/swimming-diving-swimmers-complete-day-two-of-miac-championships.aspx</guid><category>Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="400 medley relay " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/12/IMG_4726.JPG" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team finished day two of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Swimming & Diving Championships hosted at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/IMG_4726.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/IMG_4726.JPG"><media:title>400 medley relay </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/IMG_4726.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7315</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>