<?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=mtrack</link><description>Latest news items for Chicago State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss?path=mtrack" 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 Track &amp; Field Teams Close Out Season at the Sycamore Open</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-field-chicago-state-track-field-teams-close-out-season-at-the-sycamore-open.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-field-chicago-state-track-field-teams-close-out-season-at-the-sycamore-open.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Katherine Thornton Competing in the 400 hurdles at the NEC Championships" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/7/Katherine_Thornton_NECOutdoor2026_400H.JPG" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/Katherine_Thornton_NECOutdoor2026_400H.JPG" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/Katherine_Thornton_NECOutdoor2026_400H.JPG"><media:title>Katherine Thornton Competing in the 400 hurdles at the NEC Championships</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/Katherine_Thornton_NECOutdoor2026_400H.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 19:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9430</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Track &amp; Field Finishes Fourth in Team Standings; Men's Finish Eighth at NEC Outdoor Championships</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-track-field-womens-track-field-finishes-fourth-in-team-standings-mens-finish-eighth-at-nec-outdoor-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-track-field-womens-track-field-finishes-fourth-in-team-standings-mens-finish-eighth-at-nec-outdoor-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="4x100 Conference Champion Podium" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/3/JIM15599.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/JIM15599.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/JIM15599.jpg"><media:title>4x100 Conference Champion Podium</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/3/JIM15599.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 15:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9421</s:story_id></item><item><title>Track &amp; Field Teams Open Day One at the NEC Outdoor Championships</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/2/womens-track-field-track-field-teams-open-day-one-at-the-nec-outdoor-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/2/womens-track-field-track-field-teams-open-day-one-at-the-nec-outdoor-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lena Cleveland Named NEC Long Jump Conference Champion" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/2/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />NEW BRITAIN, CT. - Chicago State opened competition Saturday at the first day of the 2026 NEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships  highlighted a conference title, podium finishes, and multiple Cougar athletes advancing to championship finals in their events.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg"><media:title>Lena Cleveland Named NEC Long Jump Conference Champion</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/Bold_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 15:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9420</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five Cougar Track &amp; Field Athletes Named NEC Prime Performers Heading into Championship Season</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-track-field-five-cougar-track-field-athletes-named-nec-prime-performers-heading-into-championship-season.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-track-field-five-cougar-track-field-athletes-named-nec-prime-performers-heading-into-championship-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NEC Performers featuring Makiyah Brewton, Bryanna Boroze, Nasir Ali, Earnest Davenport, and Faustin Kaseba" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__16_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The Chicago State track and field teams had five student athletes named as NEC Prime Performers on the final week of the outdoor regular season. Makiyah Brewton and Bryanna Boroze represented the women's track and field team while Nasir Ali, Earnest Davenport, and Faustin Kaseba represented the men's team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__16_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__16_.jpg"><media:title>NEC Performers featuring Makiyah Brewton, Bryanna Boroze, Nasir Ali, Earnest Davenport, and Faustin Kaseba</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__16_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9416</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Track &amp; Field Closes Drake Relays and UW-Whitewater Drake Alternative</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/25/mens-track-field-chicago-state-track-field-closes-drake-relays-and-uw-whitewater-drake-alternative.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/25/mens-track-field-chicago-state-track-field-closes-drake-relays-and-uw-whitewater-drake-alternative.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Eric_Sanchez Competing at the DrakeRelays 2026" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Eric_Sanchez_LongJump_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Eric_Sanchez_LongJump_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Eric_Sanchez_LongJump_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg"><media:title>Eric_Sanchez Competing at the DrakeRelays 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Eric_Sanchez_LongJump_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9409</s:story_id></item><item><title>Track and Field Teams Open 116th Drake Relays with Strong Performances</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-track-field-davenport-leads-track-and-field-teams-with-runner-up-finish-at-drake-relays.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-track-field-davenport-leads-track-and-field-teams-with-runner-up-finish-at-drake-relays.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Makiyah Brewton Competing in Long Jump at Drake Relays 2026" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Makiyah_Brewton_ThirdPlace_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" /><br /><br />DES MOINES, Iowa - The Chicago State track and field teams began their weekend at the third day of the 116th Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. The teams put together several strong performances against some of the best competitors in the country.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Makiyah_Brewton_ThirdPlace_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Makiyah_Brewton_ThirdPlace_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg"><media:title>Makiyah Brewton Competing in Long Jump at Drake Relays 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Makiyah_Brewton_ThirdPlace_DrakeRelays2026.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9408</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>Preview: Chicago State Track &amp; Field Ready to Compete at the 116th Drake Relays</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/preview-chicago-state-track-field-ready-to-compete-at-the-116th-drake-relays.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/preview-chicago-state-track-field-ready-to-compete-at-the-116th-drake-relays.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Drake Relays Preview featuring Katherine Thronton and Xavier Beatty" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Lineup__25_.jpg" /><br /><br />DES MOINES, Iowa - The Chicago State University track and field teams are set to compete in the 116th Historic Drake Relays from the Blue Oval inside of Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend. The Cougars are listed to compete in nine events across two days with 12 individuals and three relay events. The Cougars are competing in the University/College Division in the individual events where the best athletes from across all Division levels will compete against each other. The three Chicago State Relay teams will compete in the University Division against other Division I schools.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Lineup__25_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/Lineup__25_.jpg"><media:title>Drake Relays Preview featuring Katherine Thronton and Xavier Beatty</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/Lineup__25_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>12</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9404</s:story_id></item><item><title>Track &amp; Field Teams Compete at Gibson Invitational from Indiana State</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-track-field-track-field-teams-compete-at-gibson-invitational-from-indiana-state.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-track-field-track-field-teams-compete-at-gibson-invitational-from-indiana-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Track & Field Student Athlete Michael Rabogo " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/295A3934_wZpQQ.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, IN. - Chicago State track and field competed at the Gibson Invitational hosted by Indiana State from April 17–18, turning in a number of strong performances across distance, sprints and field events.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/295A3934_wZpQQ.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/295A3934_wZpQQ.jpg"><media:title>Track &amp; Field Student Athlete Michael Rabogo </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/295A3934_wZpQQ.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9400</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>