<?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=wvball</link><description>Latest news items for St. Catherine University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://stkatesathletics.com/rss?path=wvball" 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>Volleyball announces spring clinic schedule</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/23/volleyball-announces-spring-clinic-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2026/2/23/volleyball-announces-spring-clinic-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Camps and Clincis" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/23/2026_Volleyball_Clinics_Flyer__Presentation_.png" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- St. Catherine University volleyball announces their spring volleyball clinics schedule all hosted inside of Butler Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/2026_Volleyball_Clinics_Flyer__Presentation_.png" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/2026_Volleyball_Clinics_Flyer__Presentation_.png"><media:title>Camps and Clincis</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/2026_Volleyball_Clinics_Flyer__Presentation_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7332</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>Volleyball falls in MIAC Quarterfinals</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/11/volleyball-falls-in-miac-quarterfinals.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/11/volleyball-falls-in-miac-quarterfinals.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Volleyball huddle" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/11/IMG_1635.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Catherine University volleyball closed out its 2025 campaign Tuesday night with a competitive four-set battle against Bethel University in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Quarterfinal, falling 19-25, 20-25, 18-25, 22-25 at the Robertson Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/IMG_1635.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/IMG_1635.JPG"><media:title>Volleyball huddle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/IMG_1635.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7247</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball earns No. 5 seed after falling to Bethel in regular season finale</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/7/volleyball-earns-no-5-seed-after-falling-to-bethel-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/7/volleyball-earns-no-5-seed-after-falling-to-bethel-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="st kates volleyball huddle at home" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/7/IMG_0457.JPG" /><br /><br />ARDEN HILLS, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 3-0 loss at Bethel University on Friday evening. St. Kate's closes out the conference season at 6-5 earning the No. 5 seed in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Playoffs, earning their fourth consecutive bid to the post season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/IMG_0457.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/7/IMG_0457.JPG"><media:title>st kates volleyball 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/2025/11/7/IMG_0457.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 22:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7241</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball seals Senior Night victory over Carleton</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/volleyball-seals-senior-night-victory-over-carleton.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/11/1/volleyball-seals-senior-night-victory-over-carleton.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Senior Day team photo" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_0225.JPG" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine volleyball team capped its final regular season home game with a 3–1 win over Carleton on Saturday night inside the Butler Center, celebrating seniors Emily Bredman Madison Fagan, Mallory Johnson, and Liz Rosen, Mallory Johnson. St. Kate's enters their final regular season contest with a record of 10-15 and a MIAC record of 6-4.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_0225.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_0225.JPG"><media:title>Senior Day team photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/IMG_0225.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 21:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7237</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats win five-set thriller</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/31/volleyball-wildcats-win-five-set-thriller.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/31/volleyball-wildcats-win-five-set-thriller.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="team celebration" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/IMG_4671.JPG" /><br /><br />SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The St. Catherine volleyball team battled through momentum swings and pressure moments to outlast Augsburg in five sets on Friday evening securing a key MIAC victory to improve to 9–15 overall and 5–4 in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/IMG_4671.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/IMG_4671.JPG"><media:title>team celebration</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/IMG_4671.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:49:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7233</s:story_id></item><item><title>Volleyball falls to St. Olaf, Wis. Stevens Point on the road</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/25/volleyball-falls-to-st-olaf-wis-stevens-point-on-the-road.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/25/volleyball-falls-to-st-olaf-wis-stevens-point-on-the-road.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Quin Parish" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/25/25_VB_Action_Shots__9_.JPG" /><br /><br />NORTHFIELD, MINN. -- St. Catherine University volleyball wrapped up its Saturday doubleheader at the Skoglund Athletic Center with a pair of matches against top regional competition, falling to No. 18 St. Olaf in MIAC play before bouncing back with a strong effort against Wisconsin–Stevens Point.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/25_VB_Action_Shots__9_.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/25_VB_Action_Shots__9_.JPG"><media:title>Quin Parish</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/25_VB_Action_Shots__9_.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7229</s:story_id></item><item><title>Wildcats rally back for 3-1 win over Cardinals</title><link>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/24/volleyball-wildcats-rally-back-for-3-1-win-over-cardinals.aspx</link><guid>https://stkatesathletics.com/news/2025/10/24/volleyball-wildcats-rally-back-for-3-1-win-over-cardinals.aspx</guid><category>Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bredman and Johnson blocking at the net" src="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/24/IMG_4448.JPG" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/24/IMG_4448.JPG" /><media:content url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/24/IMG_4448.JPG"><media:title>Bredman and Johnson blocking at the net</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://stkatesathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/24/IMG_4448.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7227</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>