<?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=softball</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Wildcats claim game one over St. Olaf, 8-1</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/softball-wildcats-claim-game-one-over-st-olaf-8-1.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/softball-wildcats-claim-game-one-over-st-olaf-8-1.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kylee Kohout" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/IMG_0065.JPG" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/IMG_0065.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/IMG_0065.JPG"><media:title>Kylee Kohout</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/IMG_0065.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7377</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>Wildcats battle to split with Royals</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-wildcats-battle-to-split-with-royals.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-wildcats-battle-to-split-with-royals.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mayci Larson at bat" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/DSC_0675.JPG" /><br /><br />ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — St. Catherine University battled through a competitive MIAC doubleheader Sunday at Bethel, dropping a tight opener before rallying for a 5-3 win in game two to earn the split.The Wildcats move to 16-8 overall and 5-1 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/DSC_0675.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/DSC_0675.JPG"><media:title>Mayci Larson at bat</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/DSC_0675.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7370</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats sweep Knights with late-inning drama</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-wildcats-sweep-knights-with-late-inning-drama.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-wildcats-sweep-knights-with-late-inning-drama.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball team lineup" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/IMG_9916_-_Copy.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. The St. Catherine University softball team swept Carleton College in a Saturday MIAC doubleheader, holding off a late rally in game one before earning a dramatic extra-inning win in game two to extend its strong start to conference play. St. Kate's is now 15-7 overall with a MIAC record of 4-0.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/IMG_9916_-_Copy.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/IMG_9916_-_Copy.JPG"><media:title>Softball team lineup</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/IMG_9916_-_Copy.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7367</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>Softball opens MIAC season with sweep of St. Scholastica</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-opens-miac-season-with-sweep-of-st-scholastica.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-opens-miac-season-with-sweep-of-st-scholastica.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Taylor Graf at UWEC" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/DSC_0555.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University softball team opened the MIAC season at home on Tuesday completing the sweep with a 9-1 five inning game one followed by a 5-2 win over the College of St Scholastica Saints. St. Kate's improves to 13-7 overall and 2-0 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/DSC_0555.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/DSC_0555.JPG"><media:title>Taylor Graf at UWEC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/DSC_0555.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7363</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three selected for Fleur-de-lis Awards</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/1/general-three-selected-for-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/4/1/general-three-selected-for-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</guid><category>Softball, Tennis, General, Dance</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 three Fleur-de-lis award recipients on April 1. 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, 1 Apr 2026 12:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7360</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball at Saint Mary’s postponed</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-at-saint-marys-postponed.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-at-saint-marys-postponed.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="schedule update " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/1/17/Schedule_update.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University softball doubleheader scheduled at Saint Mary's University Wednesday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. A make up date for the conference doubleheader has yet to be determined.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/1/17/Schedule_update.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/1/17/Schedule_update.jpg"><media:title>schedule update </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/1/17/Schedule_update.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7358</s:story_id></item><item><title>Softball swept by Blugolds on the road</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/29/softball-swept-by-blugolds-on-the-road.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/29/softball-swept-by-blugolds-on-the-road.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Maren Ceynowa at thrid" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/29/UWEC_SB_vs_ST_KATES_RECAP_Chico_La_Barbera_CHLB3454.jpg" /><br /><br />EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- The St. Catherine University softball team dropped a pair of non-conference games against the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Sunday afternoon. The Blugolds claimed game one 9-1 before taking game two 15-7, both finishing in five innings. St. Kate's falls to 11-7 overall and scheduled to open the Minnesota Intercollegaite Athletic Conference (MIAC) season this week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/UWEC_SB_vs_ST_KATES_RECAP_Chico_La_Barbera_CHLB3454.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/UWEC_SB_vs_ST_KATES_RECAP_Chico_La_Barbera_CHLB3454.jpg"><media:title>Maren Ceynowa at thrid</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/UWEC_SB_vs_ST_KATES_RECAP_Chico_La_Barbera_CHLB3454.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7354</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four earn Fleur-de-lis Awards</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/general-four-earn-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/general-four-earn-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</guid><category>Softball, Tennis, Track &amp; Field, General</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 the Fleur-de-lis award recipients through March 15. This selection includes four individuals for athletic performance.]]></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, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7347</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>