<?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=wcross</link><description>Latest news items for Chicago State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss?path=wcross" 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>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>Fall 2025 Academic Success at Chicago State University</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/1/12/mens-basketball-fall-2025-academic-success-at-chicago-state-university.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/1/12/mens-basketball-fall-2025-academic-success-at-chicago-state-university.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="Fall 2025 Academic Success " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/12/3D_Ranking_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - Chicago State student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom with 27 student-athletes across 17 sports achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the Fall 2025 semester while 144 student-athletes earned a GPA between 3.0 and 3.99. In total, 144 student-athletes posted a GPA of a 3.0 or better.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/12/3D_Ranking_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/12/3D_Ranking_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>Fall 2025 Academic Success </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/12/3D_Ranking_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9247</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Student-Athletes Achieve Strong Academic Results in NCAA Graduation Success Rate Report</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/24/chicago-state-student-athletes-achieve-strong-academic-results-in-ncaa-gsr-report.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/24/chicago-state-student-athletes-achieve-strong-academic-results-in-ncaa-gsr-report.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, Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graduation Success Rate" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/24/Scribble_Swish_-_Headline.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. (November 24, 2025) — Chicago State University Athletics proudly announces the results of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report for the 2015–2018 cohort. The report showcases the academic excellence of Cougar student-athletes and underscores the department's commitment to success in the classroom as well as in competition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/Scribble_Swish_-_Headline.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/Scribble_Swish_-_Headline.jpg"><media:title>Graduation Success Rate</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/24/Scribble_Swish_-_Headline.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:47:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9206</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cross Country Teams Conclude Season at the NCAA Midwest Regionals</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-cross-country-cross-country-team-concludes-season-at-the-ncaa-midwest-regionals.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-cross-country-cross-country-team-concludes-season-at-the-ncaa-midwest-regionals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Cross Country NCAA results from a event " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/14/Team_Time_-_Landscape__13__38sTG.jpg" /><br /><br />STILLWATER, OK. – The Chicago State University cross country teams were both represented at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday morning from Oklahoma State University. The Cougars were represented by Weronika Stanczak, Jason Arteage, Jacob Draaisma, Dennis Kirui, Collins Kuyo and Dean Solomon. All were racing for the chance to compete at the NCAA National Championships next weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/Team_Time_-_Landscape__13__38sTG.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/Team_Time_-_Landscape__13__38sTG.jpg"><media:title>Men's Cross Country NCAA results from a event </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/Team_Time_-_Landscape__13__38sTG.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9196</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country Season Conclujdes at 2025 NEC Cross Country Championships</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-cross-country-season-conclujdes-at-2025-nec-cross-country-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-cross-country-season-conclujdes-at-2025-nec-cross-country-championships.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NECCHAMPS(W)" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Team_Time_-_Landscape__12_.jpg" /><br /><br />TYRONE, Pa. - The Chicago State University women's cross country team traveled to Saint Francis to compete in the 2025 NEC Cross Country Championships. The Cougars were led by graduate Wreonika Stanczak who finished 16th overall for the Cougars to be the highest Chicago State finisher.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Team_Time_-_Landscape__12_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Team_Time_-_Landscape__12_.jpg"><media:title>NECCHAMPS(W)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/Team_Time_-_Landscape__12_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 13:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9175</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country Resumes Season at Bradley Pink Classic</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/10/17/womens-cross-country-resumes-season-at-bradley-pink-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/10/17/womens-cross-country-resumes-season-at-bradley-pink-classic.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC_Bradley" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/17/Team_Time_-_Landscape__10_.jpg" /><br /><br />PEORIA, Ill. - The Chicago State Cougar women's cross country team continued their season at the Bradley Pink Classic with solid performances on the day. The Cougars were led by Weronika Stanczak as the women ran a 6K distance. There were 24 teams competing in Peoria on the afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/Team_Time_-_Landscape__10_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/Team_Time_-_Landscape__10_.jpg"><media:title>WXC_Bradley</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/17/Team_Time_-_Landscape__10_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9154</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Women's Cross Country Set Personal Bests at the Bradley Intercollegiate</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/19/chicago-state-womens-cross-country-set-personal-bests-at-the-bradley-intercollegiate.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/19/chicago-state-womens-cross-country-set-personal-bests-at-the-bradley-intercollegiate.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSU_Brad_Final" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/19/Team_Time_-_Landscape__7_.jpg" /><br /><br />PEORIA, Ill. - The Chicago State women's cross country team returned to the course after a week off on Friday. The Cougars closed out the September portion of the 2025 season with the Bradley Intercollegiate Championship. The Cougars were led by Weronika Stanzcak and Alexis Fallejo who set three mile run personal bests on the night. Chicago State was one of 23 competing teams.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/19/Team_Time_-_Landscape__7_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/19/Team_Time_-_Landscape__7_.jpg"><media:title>CSU_Brad_Final</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/19/Team_Time_-_Landscape__7_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9118</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kirui and Stanczak Earn NEC Prime Performer Honors</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/10/womens-cross-country-kirui-and-stanczak-earn-nec-prime-performers.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/10/womens-cross-country-kirui-and-stanczak-earn-nec-prime-performers.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kirui_Stanzcak_NECPrimePerformers" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC announced Wednesday their weekly cross country awards for the week of September 10. Denis Kirui and Weronika Stanczak were both awarded the title of Prime Performers this week.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>Kirui_Stanzcak_NECPrimePerformers</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/10/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9101</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Women's Cross Country Compete at the Huskie Classic</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/5/chicago-state-womens-cross-country-compete-at-the-huskie-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2025/9/5/chicago-state-womens-cross-country-compete-at-the-huskie-classic.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC_Final_NIU" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/5/Team_Time_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><br /><br />DEKALB, Ill. – The Chicago State University women's cross-country team continued their season by making the trip to Northern Illinois University to compete in the Huskie Classic. The team competed in a further distance this week as they competed in a 5K race. The Cougars scored 129 team points to finish fifth as a team. Team competing included DePaul, Highland Community College, UIC, Kishwaukee College, Western Illinois, and host Northern Illinois.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/Team_Time_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/Team_Time_-_Landscape__4_.jpg"><media:title>WXC_Final_NIU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/5/Team_Time_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2025 18:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9090</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>