<?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=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><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>Four earn Fleur-de-lis Award Honors</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/1/22/general-four-earn-fleur-de-lis-award-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/1/22/general-four-earn-fleur-de-lis-award-honors.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, 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 first Fleur-de-lis award recipients of 2026. This selection includes two individuals for athletic performance from hockey and two others for scholarship.]]></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>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7289</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five earn United Soccer Coaches All Region Honors</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/12/2/five-earn-united-soccer-coaches-all-region-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/12/2/five-earn-united-soccer-coaches-all-region-honors.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025 All Region Selection" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/2/All_Region.png" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The United Soccer Coaches (USC) announced the 2025 All-Region Teams with five from St. Catherine University on the end of the season list. The Wildcats honored include seniors Briana Henaman, Bella Meier, and Natalie Pfleger along with sophomores Brianna Valdez and Jaidyn Richter. This is the third consecutive season that the Wildcats have placed five athletes on the prestigious list and first time since 2023 that the team has earned two first-team selections.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/All_Region.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/All_Region.png"><media:title>2025 All Region Selection</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/All_Region.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2025 15:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7268</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six named to CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/25/soccer-six-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/25/soccer-six-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC Academic All District" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/25/Natural_Pastel_Festive_Happy_Holidays_Christmas_Photo_Collage_Card__1_.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Soccer Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/Natural_Pastel_Festive_Happy_Holidays_Christmas_Photo_Collage_Card__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/Natural_Pastel_Festive_Happy_Holidays_Christmas_Photo_Collage_Card__1_.png"><media:title>CSC Academic All District</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/25/Natural_Pastel_Festive_Happy_Holidays_Christmas_Photo_Collage_Card__1_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7266</s:story_id></item><item><title>Athletic performance highlights Fleur-de-lis Awards</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/19/general-athletic-performance-highlights-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/19/general-athletic-performance-highlights-fleur-de-lis-awards.aspx</guid><category>Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Swimming &amp; Diving, Volleyball, 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 />]]></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, 19 Nov 2025 17:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7257</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats end season in NCAA First Round</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/15/soccer-wildcats-end-season-in-ncaa-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/15/soccer-wildcats-end-season-in-ncaa-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Soccer team at NCAA Regional" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/15/IMG_6195.jpeg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. -- The St. Catherine University soccer team ended their remarkable season in the NCAA Women's Soccer First Round falling to Wisconsin La Crosse 4-0. The Wildcats finish the season with an overall record of 17-4 marking the most wins in program history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/IMG_6195.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/IMG_6195.jpeg"><media:title>Soccer team at NCAA Regional</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/15/IMG_6195.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7251</s:story_id></item><item><title>Soccer slated for NCAA First Round Saturday</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/14/soccer-slated-for-ncaa-first-round-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/14/soccer-slated-for-ncaa-first-round-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="St Kates soccer" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/14/DSC_0733.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the sixth time in program history, and fifth consecutive year, St. Catherine University Soccer will appear in the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament as the Wildcats earned a bid to the University of Chicago and will face the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse in the first round.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/DSC_0733.jpg" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/DSC_0733.jpg"><media:title>St Kates soccer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/DSC_0733.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7248</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats fall in MIAC Championship</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/soccer-wildcats-fall-in-miac-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/8/soccer-wildcats-fall-in-miac-championship.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="st. kate's soccer huddle at home" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/cover_story.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University soccer team fell to Carleton College in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championship final in a one-goal game. St. Kate's carries a program-best record of 17-3 sitting at the top of Region XI and ranked No. 21 in the NCAA Division III NPI rankings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/cover_story.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/cover_story.JPG"><media:title>st. kate's soccer huddle at home</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/cover_story.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 19:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7244</s:story_id></item><item><title>Soccer returns to MIAC Championship hosting Carleton Saturday</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/soccer-returns-to-miac-championship-hosting-carleton-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/6/soccer-returns-to-miac-championship-hosting-carleton-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bella Meier " src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_0768__1_.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University soccer team will return to the Minnesota Intercollagiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championship game for the fifth consecutive season after defeating the No. 4 seed Augsburg University Auggies 2-1 in the playoff semifinals on Thursday afternoon. The win improves St. Kate's to 17-2 overall with the program's best record in history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_0768__1_.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_0768__1_.JPG"><media:title>Bella Meier </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/IMG_0768__1_.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7240</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>