<?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=mten</link><description>Latest news items for Chicago State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss?path=mten" 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>Yurii Hoida Voted to NEC Second Team All-Conference and NEC All-Rookie Team</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-tennis-yurii-hoida-voted-to-nec-second-team-all-conference-and-nec-all-rookie-team.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-tennis-yurii-hoida-voted-to-nec-second-team-all-conference-and-nec-all-rookie-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Yurii Hoida named NEC Second Team All-Conference and NEC All-Rookie Team" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has released their men's tennis postseason awards for the 2026 season. Chicago State freshman, Yurii Hoida, was voted by the head coaches in the conference to both the NEC Second Team All-Conference in Singles play and the NEC All-Rookie Team for his play throughout the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__4_.jpg"><media:title>Yurii Hoida named NEC Second Team All-Conference and NEC All-Rookie Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 11:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9418</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>Men's Tennis Concludes Season at 2026 NEC Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-tennis-concludes-season-at-2026-nec-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-tennis-concludes-season-at-2026-nec-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Joao_Texieria hitting the ball against Xavier University" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/1405.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Chicago State University (2-20) fell to Saint Francis (5-16) with a final score of 1-4 on Thursday in the First Round of the 2026 NEC Tennis Tournament at the Mercer County Tennis Courts. The Cougars secured its lone point in singles play at the No. 2 position.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/1405.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/1405.jpg"><media:title>Joao_Texieria hitting the ball against Xavier University</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/1405.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9397</s:story_id></item><item><title>Preview: Chicago State Men's Tennis Prepared for 2026 NEC Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/15/preview-chicago-state-mens-tennis-prepared-for-2026-nec-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/15/preview-chicago-state-mens-tennis-prepared-for-2026-nec-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NEC Men's Tennis Preview for NEC Tournament" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lineup__22_.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST WINDSOR, N.J. - The Chicago State Men's Tennis team is gearing up to compete in the 2026 NEC Men's Conference Tennis Tournament. The NEC tournament is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 16, at 8:00 AM (CT) in West Windsor, New Jersey. The Cougars are set to face the #8 seed, Saint Francis, in the first round of the tournament.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lineup__22_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lineup__22_.jpg"><media:title>NEC Men's Tennis Preview for NEC Tournament</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lineup__22_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9394</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Men's Tennis Set to be Nine Seed in the NEC Men's Tennis Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/13/chicago-state-mens-tennis-set-to-battle-binghamton-in-first-round-of-nec-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/13/chicago-state-mens-tennis-set-to-battle-binghamton-in-first-round-of-nec-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NEC Men's Tournament Bracket" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Bracket__4_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC tennis committee has announced the bracket for the NEC Men's Tennis Tournament. Chicago State is set to be the nine seed to battle the eight seed Saint Francis University on Thursday April 16 at 8:00 AM (CT).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Bracket__4_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Bracket__4_.jpg"><media:title>NEC Men's Tournament Bracket</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Bracket__4_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9390</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Defeats Prairie State College in Final Regular Season Match of the Season</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-defeats-prairie-state-college-in-final-regular-season-match-of-the-season.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-defeats-prairie-state-college-in-final-regular-season-match-of-the-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tennis Student Athletes Reed Gahagan and Yurii Hoida" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1437_M9GJv.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL - Chicago State University defeated Prairie State College 4-3 on Saturday. Chicago State University secured the doubles point with victories at the No. 1 and No. 2 positions, ultimately clinching the match with singles wins at the top three spots.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1437_M9GJv.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1437_M9GJv.jpg"><media:title>"Tennis Student Athletes Reed Gahagan and Yurii Hoida"</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1437_M9GJv.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9387</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Falls in Doubleheader Matches to Youngstown State and Binghamton</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-tennis-falls-in-doubleheader-matches-to-youngstown-state-and-binghamton.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-tennis-falls-in-doubleheader-matches-to-youngstown-state-and-binghamton.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tennis Student Athlete Andrew Kunaka hitting a tennis ball " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1401_tLe4m.jpg" /><br /><br />Chicago State University fell to Youngstown State by a score of 0-7 and NEC for Binghamton 1-6 on Saturday. Youngstown State secured all six singles matches and swept the doubles pairs to claim victory. Against Binghamton, CSU secured a singles victory at the No. 2 position and claimed a win in the No. 2 doubles match.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1401_tLe4m.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1401_tLe4m.jpg"><media:title>Tennis Student Athlete Andrew Kunaka hitting a tennis ball </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1401_tLe4m.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 16:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9380</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Falls to Mercyhurst in First of Three Weekend Matches</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-tennis-falls-to-mercyhurst-in-first-of-three-weekend-matches.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/3/mens-tennis-falls-to-mercyhurst-in-first-of-three-weekend-matches.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tennis Student Athlete Yurii Hoida" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1514_Q1Z20.jpg" /><br /><br />YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Chicago State University fell to Mercyhurst 6-1 on Friday. CSU secured its lone singles victory at the No. 1 position and claimed a win in the No. 1 doubles match.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1514_Q1Z20.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1514_Q1Z20.jpg"><media:title>"Tennis Student Athlete Yurii Hoida"</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/1514_Q1Z20.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9377</s:story_id></item><item><title>Yurii Hoida Named NEC Men's Rookie of the Week &amp; Prime Performer</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-tennis-yurii-hoida-named-nec-mens-rookie-of-the-week-prime-performer.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-tennis-yurii-hoida-named-nec-mens-rookie-of-the-week-prime-performer.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tennis Student Athlete Yurii Hoida named NEC Player of the Week " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/YURII_HOIDA_-_NEC_MEN_S_ROOKIE_OF_THE_WEEK_-_Landscape_4sAox.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has announced their weekly men's tennis awards for the week of March 31. Chicago State's Yurii Hoida was named as the men's rookie of the week after winning three matches on the weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/YURII_HOIDA_-_NEC_MEN_S_ROOKIE_OF_THE_WEEK_-_Landscape_4sAox.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/YURII_HOIDA_-_NEC_MEN_S_ROOKIE_OF_THE_WEEK_-_Landscape_4sAox.jpg"><media:title>Tennis Student Athlete Yurii Hoida named NEC Player of the Week </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/YURII_HOIDA_-_NEC_MEN_S_ROOKIE_OF_THE_WEEK_-_Landscape_4sAox.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9373</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>