https://stkatesathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for St. Catherine University Athleticsen-us60https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/25/miac-honors-winter-spring-student-athletes-with-academic-all-conference-distinction.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/25/miac-honors-winter-spring-student-athletes-with-academic-all-conference-distinction.aspxBasketball, Hockey, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, General, Golf

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Student-athletes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) continue to achieve in both competition and the classroom.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST117423https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/22/softball-colleen-powers-accepts-new-opportunity-at-augustana-university.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/22/softball-colleen-powers-accepts-new-opportunity-at-augustana-university.aspxSoftball, General

ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Catherine University head softball coach Colleen Powers has accepted a new position at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she will serve as the Vikings' head softball coach. Powers closes the most successful coaching tenure in St. Kate's softball history after thirteen seasons leading the Wildcats.]]>Coach Powers with team huddlingMon, 22 Jun 2026 17:30:00 CST67421https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/22/general-six-earn-csc-academic-all-district-at-large-honors.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/22/general-six-earn-csc-academic-all-district-at-large-honors.aspxHockey, General, Golf

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Women's At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. Six student-athletes earned the At-Large designation from St. Kate's golf and ice hockey with four newcomers to the list. Sophomore Caylin Cantwell from golf, joins sophomores Emma Keith and Ana Myers plus junior Sarah Wangen from hockey as first-time recipients in 2025-26. Returning to the prestigious list for the second consecutive season were fellow hockey student-athletes, Paige Loidolt and Raechel Painovich.]]>CSC Academic All District At Large Cover StoryMon, 22 Jun 2026 13:04:00 CST117420https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/16/praetz-named-inaugral-flag-football-head-coach.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/6/16/praetz-named-inaugral-flag-football-head-coach.aspxSoccer, General, Flag Football

ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Catherine University Director of Athletics, Madge Makowske, announced Kate Praetz '24 as the first head coach of the Wildcats' new varsity flag football team. Praetz will also continue to support the St. Kate's soccer program as a full-time assistant coach.]]>Welcome Kate Praetz Head Flag Football CoachTue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST147419https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/13/st-catherine-announces-nate-medic-as-first-head-lacrosse-coach-in-program-history.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/13/st-catherine-announces-nate-medic-as-first-head-lacrosse-coach-in-program-history.aspxGeneral, Lacrosse

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Catherine University athletics department has announced the hiring of Nate Medic as the first head coach for the newly established women's lacrosse program, which is set to begin competition in spring 2028. The addition of lacrosse marks an exciting new chapter for St. Kate's, as the university continues to grow opportunities for student-athletes.]]>Welcome Nate MedicWed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 CST157416https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/basketball-purple-and-gold-award-winners-announced.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/basketball-purple-and-gold-award-winners-announced.aspxBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse

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.]]>Purple and Gold award winnersMon, 4 May 2026 13:00:00 CST27406https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-four-earn-final-fleur-de-lis-awards-of-academic-year.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-four-earn-final-fleur-de-lis-awards-of-academic-year.aspxSoftball, Track & Field, General, Golf

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the final Fleur-de-lis award recipients for the 2025-26 academic year. This selection includes honors for scholarship and athletics representing track & field, softball and golf.]]>FDLThu, 30 Apr 2026 16:25:00 CST117398https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/2025-26-purple-and-gold-award-finalists-announced.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/2025-26-purple-and-gold-award-finalists-announced.aspxBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse

]]>PG Awards 2026Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 CST117396https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/leadership-athletics-highlight-fleur-de-lis-selections.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/leadership-athletics-highlight-fleur-de-lis-selections.aspxBasketball, Softball, General, Golf

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.]]>FDLWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 CST117376https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/9/general-eric-stacey-elevated.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/9/general-eric-stacey-elevated.aspxBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse

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.]]>Eric Stacey and Madge MakowskeThu, 9 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST117364