<?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=wten</link><description>Latest news items for Chicago State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://www.gocsucougars.com/rss?path=wten" 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>Skowronska and King Voted to NEC Second Team All-Conference</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-tennis-skowronska-and-king-voted-to-nec-second-team-all-conference.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/womens-tennis-skowronska-and-king-voted-to-nec-second-team-all-conference.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Karolina Skowronska and Mackenzie King named NEC Second Team All-Conference 2026" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__17_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has released their women's tennis postseason awards for the 2026 season. Chicago State's Karolina Skowronska and Mackenzie King were voted by the head coaches in the conference to both the NEC Second Team All-Conference. Skowronska was voted to both the Second Team for both singles and doubles, while King was voted to the Second Team on the doubles side.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__17_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__17_.jpg"><media:title>Karolina Skowronska and Mackenzie King named NEC Second Team All-Conference 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Multi-Player_Spotlight_-_Landscape__17_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 11:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9419</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>Women's Tennis Closes Season at the 2026 NEC Tennis Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-tennis-closes-season-at-the-2026-nec-tennis-trournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-tennis-closes-season-at-the-2026-nec-tennis-trournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Tennis team in their team a team huddle before their match against the Indiana Hooisers" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/16/2U5A0332.JPG" /><br /><br />WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Chicago State University (1-24) was defeated by Saint Francis (14-8) with a final score of 0-4 in the NEC Women's Tennis Tournament Quarterfinals. The Cougars managed to tie three singles matches, but ultimately could not secure a win in any singles or doubles competitions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/2U5A0332.JPG" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/2U5A0332.JPG"><media:title>Women's Tennis team in their team a team huddle before their match against the Indiana Hooisers</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/16/2U5A0332.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9398</s:story_id></item><item><title>Preview: Chicago State Women's Tennis Ready for NEC Conference Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/15/preview-chicago-state-womens-tennis-ready-for-nec-conference-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/15/preview-chicago-state-womens-tennis-ready-for-nec-conference-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NEC Women's Tournament Preview Graphic featuring senior Danina Hughes" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lineup__21_.jpg" /><br /><br />WEST WINDSOR, N.J. - The Chicago State Women's Tennis team is ready to prepared to partake in their first NEC Conference Tournament after competing in their first season in their NEC]]></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__21_.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__21_.jpg"><media:title>NEC Women's Tournament Preview Graphic featuring senior Danina Hughes</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__21_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9393</s:story_id></item><item><title>Karolina Skowronska Named NEC Prime Performer in Final Regular Season Weekly Awards</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/14/womens-tennis-karolina-skowronska-named-nec-prime-performer-in-final-regular-season-weekly-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/14/womens-tennis-karolina-skowronska-named-nec-prime-performer-in-final-regular-season-weekly-awards.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Karolina Skowronska of Women's Tennis named NEC Prime Performer on April 14, 2026" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC announced their final regular season women's tennis weekly awards for the last weekend of the regular season. Chicago State's Karolina Skowronska was named an NEC Prime Performer for the week of April 14 and will finsih the regular season with four Prime Performer honors, and two player of the week honors for her junior season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg"><media:title>Karolina Skowronska of Women's Tennis named NEC Prime Performer on April 14, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Sportfolio_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9392</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chicago State Women's Tennis Set to be Seven Seed in NEC Women's Tennis Conference Tournament</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/13/chicago-state-womens-tennis-set-to-be-seven-seed-in-nec-womens-tennis-conference-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/13/chicago-state-womens-tennis-set-to-be-seven-seed-in-nec-womens-tennis-conference-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NEC WOMENS BRACKET QUARTERFINAL" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC tennis committee has announced the bracket for the NEC Women's Tennis Tournament. Chicago State is set to be the seven seed and open up their tournament against the two seed Saint Francis University. The Cougars earned the seven seed after going 1-4 in NEC play, owning the head to head battle against Mercyhurst and ahead of Binghamton who went win less in conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/Gameday__1_.jpg"><media:title>NEC WOMENS BRACKET QUARTERFINAL</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/Gameday__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9389</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Tennis Closes Regular Season at Northwestern</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/12/womens-tennis-closes-regular-season-at-northwestern.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/12/womens-tennis-closes-regular-season-at-northwestern.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mackenzie King Competes at Senior Day against Valparaiso" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/1855.jpg" /><br /><br />EVANSTON, Ill. — Chicago State University fell to No. 56 Northwestern 4-0 on Sunday at the Combe Tennis Center. CSU competed closely in the doubles matches, tying at the No. 1 position.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/1855.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/1855.jpg"><media:title>Mackenzie King Competes at Senior Day against Valparaiso</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/1855.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:58:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9388</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Tennis Competes in a Doubleheader Against Kansas State</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/8/womens-tennis-competes-in-a-doubleheader-against-kansas-state.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/8/womens-tennis-competes-in-a-doubleheader-against-kansas-state.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Women's Tennis Student Athlete Karolina Skowronska holding tennis racket " src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/23/1758_4TfuC.jpg" /><br /><br />MANHATTEN, KS. - Chicago State University fell to Kansas State in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago State competed hard on the afternoon falling in game one by a score of 7-0. (Second Game Next)]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/1758_4TfuC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/1758_4TfuC.jpg"><media:title>Women's Tennis Student Athlete Karolina Skowronska holding tennis racket </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/1758_4TfuC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9383</s:story_id></item><item><title>Karolina Skowronska Named NEC Prime Performer for the Fourth Time this Season</title><link>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-tennis-karolina-skowronska-named-nec-prime-performer-for-the-fourth-time-in-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/7/womens-tennis-karolina-skowronska-named-nec-prime-performer-for-the-fourth-time-in-2026.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Karolina Skowronska NEC Prime Performer" src="https://gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. - The NEC has released their weekly women's tennis awards for the week of April 7. Chicago State's Karolina Skowronska has been named as an NEC Prime Performer for the fourth time this season. Skowronska is coming off an 2-0 weekend in the Cougars only match of the week where they won their first match of the season against Mercyhurst University 6-1.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://www.gocsucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg"><media:title>Karolina Skowronska 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/2026/4/7/Oval_Series_-_Quickhitter_-_Landscape__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9382</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>