https://stkatesathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for St. Catherine University Athleticsen-us60https://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 CST117364https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/26/basketball-mulhern-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-st-kates-basketball.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/26/basketball-mulhern-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-st-kates-basketball.aspxBasketball

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.]]>Don Mulhern with basketball playersThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST27351https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/four-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-basketball-team.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/four-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-basketball-team.aspxBasketball

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.]]>CSC Academic All DistrictTue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 CST27349https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/25/general-st-catherine-university-announces-the-addition-of-flag-football-and-lacrosse-to-its-athletics-program.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/25/general-st-catherine-university-announces-the-addition-of-flag-football-and-lacrosse-to-its-athletics-program.aspxBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, General, Golf, Dance, Flag Football, Lacrosse

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.]]>St. Catherine University Athletics Announces Flag Football and LacrosseWed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 CST117333https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/basketball-wildcats-drop-season-finale-to-royals-88-56.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/21/basketball-wildcats-drop-season-finale-to-royals-88-56.aspxBasketball

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.]]>Basketball team huddle Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:56:00 CST27329https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/basketball-wildcats-hearts-break-on-buzzer-beater-in-home-finale.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/basketball-wildcats-hearts-break-on-buzzer-beater-in-home-finale.aspxBasketball

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University basketball team closed out the home portion of their schedule on Wednesday evening in a heart breaker against the College of Saint Benedict Bennies. St. Catherine led for long stretches, but Saint Benedict hit the final shot at the horn to steal a 53–50 MIAC win at the Butler Center.]]>basketball team huddleWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:24:00 CST27325https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/basketball-gustavus-pulls-away-in-second-half-as-st-kates-falls-87-55.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/14/basketball-gustavus-pulls-away-in-second-half-as-st-kates-falls-87-55.aspxBasketball

ST. PETER, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University basketball team dropped a MIAC matchup at Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday afternoon 87-55. The loss puts St. Kate's at 11-12 with an MIAC record of 6-10.]]>Lily PeperSat, 14 Feb 2026 22:05:00 CST27320https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/11/basketball-wildcats-pressure-cobbers-in-tight-miac-battle.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/11/basketball-wildcats-pressure-cobbers-in-tight-miac-battle.aspxBasketball

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University basketball team fell 81-71 to No. 22 Concordia-Moorhead Wednesday night at the Butler Center, trading punches with one of the nation's top teams before the Cobbers pulled away in the second half.]]>Kate Flicek at the ft lineWed, 11 Feb 2026 22:37:00 CST27313https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/7/basketball-wildcats-run-past-auggies-73-60-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/7/basketball-wildcats-run-past-auggies-73-60-on-senior-day.aspxBasketball

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University basketball team completed the conference sweep of the Augsburg University Auggies on Senior Day honoring Kristen Oberle, 73-60 inside Butler Center.]]>Senior Day team photoSat, 7 Feb 2026 16:15:00 CST27308