<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.nusports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Northwestern Athletics</title><link>https://admin.nusports.com/rss.aspx?path=wcross</link><description>Latest news items for Northwestern Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.nusports.com/rss?path=wcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>‘Cats Top First USTFCCCA 10,000m National Event Squad Rankings</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/1/womens-cross-country-track-cats-top-first-ustfccca-10-000m-national-event-squad-rankings</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/1/womens-cross-country-track-cats-top-first-ustfccca-10-000m-national-event-squad-rankings</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="10,000m Pack Outdoor Track" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/0U1A3616.jpg" /><br /><br />Following a successful start to its outdoor track season last weekend, Northwestern is ranked No. 1 in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) 10,000m National Event Squad Rankings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/0U1A3616.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/0U1A3616.jpg"><media:title>10,000m Pack Outdoor Track</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/0U1A3616.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60638</s:story_id></item><item><title>Criniti Shatters 10,000m Program Record, Leads ‘Cats At Raleigh Relays</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/27/womens-cross-country-track-criniti-shatters-10-000m-program-record-leads-cats-at-raleigh-relays</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/27/womens-cross-country-track-criniti-shatters-10-000m-program-record-leads-cats-at-raleigh-relays</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ava Criniti" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/27/0U1A3625_IqN4j.jpg" /><br /><br />Ava Criniti broke the program record in the 10,000m run to highlight an outstanding showing by Northwestern track this evening at the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/27/0U1A3625_IqN4j.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/27/0U1A3625_IqN4j.jpg"><media:title>Ava Criniti</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/27/0U1A3625_IqN4j.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60613</s:story_id></item><item><title>‘Cats Begin Outdoor Season At Raleigh Relays, WashU Distance Carnival</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-cross-country-track-cats-begin-outdoor-season-at-raleigh-relays-washu-distance-carnival</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-cross-country-track-cats-begin-outdoor-season-at-raleigh-relays-washu-distance-carnival</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cary Drake" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/20260228_XC_B1Gs_KG_014.JPG" /><br /><br />Northwestern track officially kicks off the outdoor portion of its 2025-26 schedule this week.  The Wildcats are slated to compete at both the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C. and the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, Mo.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/20260228_XC_B1Gs_KG_014.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/20260228_XC_B1Gs_KG_014.JPG"><media:title>Cary Drake</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/20260228_XC_B1Gs_KG_014.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60603</s:story_id></item><item><title>Northwestern Releases 2026 Outdoor Track Schedule</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-releases-2026-outdoor-track-schedule</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-releases-2026-outdoor-track-schedule</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Anna Hightower" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/23/_DSC1430.jpg" /><br /><br />After completing an indoor campaign filled with countless standout performances, the Northwestern University track team unveiled its 2026 outdoor schedule on Monday.  Piloted by seventh-year head coach Jill Miller, the 'Cats will see action in seven regular season meets before postseason competition begins in May.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/_DSC1430.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/_DSC1430.jpg"><media:title>Anna Hightower</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/_DSC1430.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60598</s:story_id></item><item><title>‘Cats Secure Four Podium Finishes In Return To Big Ten Indoor Championships</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-cross-country-track-cats-secure-four-podium-finishes-in-return-to-big-ten-indoor-championships</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-cross-country-track-cats-secure-four-podium-finishes-in-return-to-big-ten-indoor-championships</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Distance Medley Relay Podium Big Ten Indoors" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/28/Northwestern_xctf_Day_1_DMR-8__1__hq7rH.jpg" /><br /><br />Making its return to the Big Ten Indoor Championships for the first time since 1988, Northwestern track recorded four podium finishes across its three-day stay in Indianapolis, Ind.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/Northwestern_xctf_Day_1_DMR-8__1__hq7rH.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/Northwestern_xctf_Day_1_DMR-8__1__hq7rH.jpg"><media:title>Distance Medley Relay Podium Big Ten Indoors</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/Northwestern_xctf_Day_1_DMR-8__1__hq7rH.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60503</s:story_id></item><item><title>Northwestern Heads To Indianapolis For Big Ten Indoor Championships</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/25/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-heads-to-indianapolis-for-big-ten-indoor-championships</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/25/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-heads-to-indianapolis-for-big-ten-indoor-championships</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jackie Holman" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/25/20260131_XC_ND_KZ_077__1_.JPG" /><br /><br />Having recently completed the regular season portion of its indoor schedule, Northwestern track will turn its attention toward the postseason this week when it visits Indianapolis, Ind. for the Big Ten Conference Indoor Championships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/20260131_XC_ND_KZ_077__1_.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/20260131_XC_ND_KZ_077__1_.JPG"><media:title>Jackie Holman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/20260131_XC_ND_KZ_077__1_.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60488</s:story_id></item><item><title>Zagst, Capala Earn Victories At Margaret Bradley Invitational</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-cross-country-track-zagst-capala-earn-victories-at-margaret-bradley-invitational</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-cross-country-track-zagst-capala-earn-victories-at-margaret-bradley-invitational</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kailey Zagst" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/EDITED_XCRapidUCHI-07_XgHHq.jpg" /><br /><br />Kailey Zagst and Olivia Capala came away with individual wins as Northwestern track wrapped up the regular season portion of its indoor schedule this afternoon at the Margaret Bradley Invitational in Chicago, Ill.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/EDITED_XCRapidUCHI-07_XgHHq.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/EDITED_XCRapidUCHI-07_XgHHq.jpg"><media:title>Kailey Zagst</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/EDITED_XCRapidUCHI-07_XgHHq.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60474</s:story_id></item><item><title>‘Cats Set For Final Postseason Tune-Up Saturday At Margaret Bradley Invitational</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/20/womens-cross-country-track-cats-set-for-final-postseason-tune-up-saturday-at-margaret-bradley-invitational</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/20/womens-cross-country-track-cats-set-for-final-postseason-tune-up-saturday-at-margaret-bradley-invitational</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cary Drake" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/20/20260213_XC_DePaul_KZ_003.JPG" /><br /><br />After posting multiple additions to the program's all-time record boards last weekend, Northwestern track will close out the regular season portion of its indoor schedule on Saturday at the Margaret Bradley Invitational in Chicago, Ill.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/20260213_XC_DePaul_KZ_003.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/20260213_XC_DePaul_KZ_003.JPG"><media:title>Cary Drake</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/20260213_XC_DePaul_KZ_003.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60465</s:story_id></item><item><title>‘Cats Climb Record Boards At David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Blue Demon Alumni Classic</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-cross-country-track-cats-climb-record-boards-at-david-hemery-valentine-invitational-blue-demon-alumni-classic</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-cross-country-track-cats-climb-record-boards-at-david-hemery-valentine-invitational-blue-demon-alumni-classic</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ava Criniti" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/1X7A2718.jpg" /><br /><br />Northwestern track added six marks to the program's all-time indoor record boards to highlight a successful weekend of competition as the 'Cats split their squad for the final time during the indoor campaign.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/1X7A2718.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/1X7A2718.jpg"><media:title>Ava Criniti</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/1X7A2718.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60433</s:story_id></item><item><title>Northwestern Track Prepares For Busy Weekend</title><link>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-track-prepares-for-busy-weekend</link><guid>https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-cross-country-track-northwestern-track-prepares-for-busy-weekend</guid><category>Women's Cross Country &amp; Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Skye Ellis" src="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/12/1X7A1065.jpg" /><br /><br />Northwestern track will split its squad for the final time during the indoor season this weekend, sending student-athletes to a pair of meets.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/1X7A1065.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/1X7A1065.jpg"><media:title>Skye Ellis</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.nusports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/12/1X7A1065.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60415</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>