<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gocsucougars.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Chicago State University Athletics</title><link>https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss.aspx?path=wbball</link><description>Latest news items for Chicago State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss?path=wbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Chicago State Student-Athletes Shine in the Classroom During Spring 2026 Semester</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/6/5/mens-basketball-chicago-state-student-athletes-shine-in-the-classroom-during-spring-2026-semester.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/6/5/mens-basketball-chicago-state-student-athletes-shine-in-the-classroom-during-spring-2026-semester.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, General, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Triathlon, Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Spring 2026 Academic Success " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/5/Academic_Success_web.png" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. – Success at Chicago State University continues to extend far beyond competition venues, as Cougar student-athletes delivered another strong academic performance during the Spring 2026 semester.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/Academic_Success_web.png" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/Academic_Success_web.png"><media:title>Spring 2026 Academic Success </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/5/Academic_Success_web.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9443</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Athletics Honors Women’s Basketball Senior Tania Allen</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/13/womens-basketball-chicago-state-athletics-honors-womens-basketball-senior-tania-allen.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/13/womens-basketball-chicago-state-athletics-honors-womens-basketball-senior-tania-allen.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Senior Spotlight featuring Tania Allen" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago State Athletics proudly recognizes Tania Allen, a senior guard whose journey from the west side of Chicago to Division I basketball has been defined by resilience, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to growth. Allen concludes her Cougar career (2024–2026) with 1,101:45 minutes played, 113 field goals, 10 three-pointers, 79 free throws, 315 points, 222 rebounds, 69 assists, 74 steals, 38 blocks, and two double-doubles, cementing her role as one of the program's most impactful two-way players.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__4_.jpg"><media:title>Senior Spotlight featuring Tania Allen</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9428</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Athletics Honors Women’s Basketball Senior Kacelyn Urlacher</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-basketball-chicago-state-athletics-honors-womens-basketball-senior-kacelyn-urlacher.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/12/womens-basketball-chicago-state-athletics-honors-womens-basketball-senior-kacelyn-urlacher.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Senior Spotlight featuring Kacelyn Urlacher" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__5_.jpg" /><br /><br />Chicago, Ill. — Chicago State Athletics proudly recognizes Kacelyn Urlacher, a senior forward whose impact on the women's basketball program from 2024–2026 has been defined by intention, leadership, and competitive excellence. Urlacher concludes her Cougar career with 1,356:43 minutes played, 90 field goals, 15 three-pointers, 85 free throws, 280 points, 212 rebounds, 113 assists, 73 steals, and 36 blocks, solidifying her role as one of the program's most versatile contributors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__5_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__5_.jpg"><media:title>Senior Spotlight featuring Kacelyn Urlacher</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Champions_4_-_Landscape__5_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9427</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Shine Bright at the 69th Annual Honors Convocation Ceremony</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-cougars-shine-bright-at-the-69th-annual-honors-convocation-ceremony.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-cougars-shine-bright-at-the-69th-annual-honors-convocation-ceremony.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, General, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Triathlon, Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Honors Convocation Ceremony Highlight " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Upcoming_Events__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. (April 26, 2026) - Chicago State University honored the academic and leadership achievements of its student-athletes and athletic representatives during the 69th Annual Honors Convocation Ceremony, held April 26, 2026, at the Jones Convocation Center. The event highlighted the commitment, resilience, and scholarly excellence that define Cougar Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Upcoming_Events__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Upcoming_Events__2_.jpg"><media:title>Honors Convocation Ceremony Highlight </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Upcoming_Events__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9407</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kace Urlacher Set to Represent Chicago State University at the NCAA Career in Sports Forum from May 27-30</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/20/womens-basketball-kace-urlacher-set-to-represent-chicago-state-university-at-the-ncaa-career-in-sports-forum-from-may-27-30.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/20/womens-basketball-kace-urlacher-set-to-represent-chicago-state-university-at-the-ncaa-career-in-sports-forum-from-may-27-30.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kace Urlacher NCAA Career in Sports Forum Graphic" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Jersey_Series_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - Kace Urlacher has always viewed sports as more than just competition. For her, it's a source of growth, purpose, and community—a place where hard work pays off and connections matter. When she was selected to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum, she saw it as a turning point.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Jersey_Series_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Jersey_Series_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>Kace Urlacher NCAA Career in Sports Forum Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Jersey_Series_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9402</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Basketball Concludes Season in NEC Quarterfinals</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-concludes-season-in-nec-quarterfinals.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-concludes-season-in-nec-quarterfinals.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball Team Huddle " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/2U5A0677_WEky0.JPG" /><br /><br />BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Chicago State University (9-23, 8-10 NEC) fell to Long Island University (20-10, 14-4 NEC), 99-77, at the Steinberg Wellness Center in the NEC Tournament Quarterfinals. The Cougars recorded 13 steals in the matchup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/2U5A0677_WEky0.JPG" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/2U5A0677_WEky0.JPG"><media:title>Women's Basketball Team Huddle </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/2U5A0677_WEky0.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9346</s:story_id></item><item><title>Keona McGee Selected to Women's Basketball Second Team All-Conference</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-slectied-to-womens-baskteball-second-team-all-conference.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-slectied-to-womens-baskteball-second-team-all-conference.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball Kenoa McGee named to the NEC Basketball SECOND TEAM" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape_kAUsq.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has released their postseason all conference teams for the 2025-26 season. Chicago State's Keona McGee was selected by the head coaches in the conference to the NEC Second Team All-Conference team. The Sophomore from Milwaukee, Wisconsin was Chicago State's leading scorer throughout a majority of the season and the led to Cougars to an 8-10 conference record and to the six seed in the NEC Women's Basketball Tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape_kAUsq.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape_kAUsq.jpg"><media:title>Women's Basketball Kenoa McGee named to the NEC Basketball SECOND TEAM</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape_kAUsq.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9344</s:story_id></item><item><title>Keona McGee Named NEC Prime Performer in the Final Weekly Awards of the Season</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-named-nec-prime-performer-in-the-final-weekly-awards-of-the-season.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/6/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-named-nec-prime-performer-in-the-final-weekly-awards-of-the-season.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball Kenoa McGee named NEC Prime Performer" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__12__MUKcB.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has released their final NEC weekly women's basketball awards of the regular after the final game of the season. Chicago State's Keona McGee has been named NEC Primer Performer after her game against Stonehill on March 5. This is the sixth time McGee has been named an NEC Prime Performer this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__12__MUKcB.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__12__MUKcB.jpg"><media:title>Women's Basketball Kenoa McGee named NEC Prime Performer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__12__MUKcB.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9342</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Fall to Stonehill in Regular Season Finale; Will be Six Seed in NEC Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/5/womens-basketball-cougars-fall-to-stonehill-in-regular-season-finale-will-be-six-seed-in-nec-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/5/womens-basketball-cougars-fall-to-stonehill-in-regular-season-finale-will-be-six-seed-in-nec-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball student athlete Kace Urlacher shooting a basketball " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/5/DSC08864_XFQJl.jpg" /><br /><br />EASTON, Mass. — Chicago State (9-22, 8-10 NEC) fell to Stonehill (12-17, 8-10 NEC), 69-61, at Merkert Gymnasium. The Cougars recorded 11 steals in the game, but Stonehill secured the win with a stronger second quarter.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/DSC08864_XFQJl.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/DSC08864_XFQJl.jpg"><media:title>Women's Basketball student athlete Kace Urlacher shooting a basketball </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/DSC08864_XFQJl.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9341</s:story_id></item><item><title>Keona McGee Named NEC Primer Performer</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-named-nec-primer-performer.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-keona-mcgee-named-nec-primer-performer.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Basketball student athlete Keona McGee names NEC Prime Performer " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/KEONA_-_MCGEE_-_Landscape__6__Xg2LM.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has announced their weekly women's basketball awards for the week of March 2. Chicago State guard Keona McGee was named as one of the NEC Prime Performance after another excellent showing over the past weekend. McGee has now been named as a Prime Performer for the fifth time this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/KEONA_-_MCGEE_-_Landscape__6__Xg2LM.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/KEONA_-_MCGEE_-_Landscape__6__Xg2LM.jpg"><media:title>Women's Basketball student athlete Keona McGee names NEC Prime Performer </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/KEONA_-_MCGEE_-_Landscape__6__Xg2LM.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9335</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>