<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://pittstategorillas.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Pittsburg State University Athletics</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/rss.aspx?path=wtrack</link><description>Latest news items for Pittsburg State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://pittstategorillas.com/rss?path=wtrack" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>MIAA Announces Academic Honors for Outdoor Track &amp; Field</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/mens-track-and-field-miaa-announces-academic-honors-for-outdoor-track-field.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/mens-track-and-field-miaa-announces-academic-honors-for-outdoor-track-field.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MIAA Logo News Item" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/6/18/MIAA_logo_news_item_tYHgT.jpg" /><br /><br />The MIAA announced its Academic Awards for the 2026 men's and women's outdoor track & field seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/18/MIAA_logo_news_item_tYHgT.jpg" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/18/MIAA_logo_news_item_tYHgT.jpg"><media:title>MIAA Logo News Item</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/18/MIAA_logo_news_item_tYHgT.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8402</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pierce Named Assistant AD for Facilities</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/general-pierce-named-assistant-ad-for-facilities.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/10/general-pierce-named-assistant-ad-for-facilities.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tim Pierce Announcement Graphic" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Tim_Pierce_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />Pittsburg State University Vice President of Athletics Anthony Crespino announced today (June 10) that Tim Pierce has been hired as Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Tim_Pierce_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Tim_Pierce_Graphic.png"><media:title>Tim Pierce Announcement Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/10/Tim_Pierce_Graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8401</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pitt State Finishes Eighth in Learfield Directors' Cup Standings</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/general-pitt-state-finishes-eighth-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/general-pitt-state-finishes-eighth-in-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025-26 Learfield Graphic" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Learfield.png" /><br /><br />Pittsburg State University Athletics finished in eighth place in the final 2025-26 NCAA Division II Learfield Directors' Cup standings released today (June 9).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Learfield.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Learfield.png"><media:title>2025-26 Learfield Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Learfield.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8397</s:story_id></item><item><title>Winn Named Finalist for the DII Honda Athlete of the Year Award for Track &amp; Field</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-finalist-for-the-dii-honda-athlete-of-the-year-award-for-track-field.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/9/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-finalist-for-the-dii-honda-athlete-of-the-year-award-for-track-field.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Honda Woman of the Year Finalist Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/8/BLAKELEE_FINALIST_RHpib.png" /><br /><br />Blakelee Winn, a redshirt senior from Pittsburg State University, has been named a finalist for the Division II Honda Athlete of the Year award in track & field as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA), presented by Honda.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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2026</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/5/general-pitt-state-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/5/general-pitt-state-athletics-announces-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Hall of Fame Graphic" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/4/2026_HOF_GRAPHIC.png" /><br /><br />Pittsburg State University is pleased to announce its 2026 induction class into the Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. The diverse group – comprised of 14 individuals and one historic team – will be formally inducted during ceremonies on campus this fall. The 15-member group represents the largest class of inductees since the inaugural Class of 1988.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/2026_HOF_GRAPHIC.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/2026_HOF_GRAPHIC.png"><media:title>2026 Hall of Fame Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/2026_HOF_GRAPHIC.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8394</s:story_id></item><item><title>Winn Named NCAA Division II Field Athlete of the Year by USTFCCCA</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/4/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-ncaa-division-ii-field-athlete-of-the-year-by-ustfccca.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/4/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-ncaa-division-ii-field-athlete-of-the-year-by-ustfccca.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Blakelee Winn - National Athlete of the Year Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/4/BLAKELEE.png" /><br /><br />Pittsburg State University redshirt senior Blakelee Winn was selected the 2026 NCAA Division II National Field Athlete of the Year for women's outdoor track & field by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today (June 4).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/BLAKELEE.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/BLAKELEE.png"><media:title>Blakelee Winn - National Athlete of the Year Image</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/4/BLAKELEE.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:47:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8393</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pitt State Duo Inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/general-pitt-state-duo-inducted-into-miaa-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/general-pitt-state-duo-inducted-into-miaa-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 MIAA Hall of Fame Class Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/25/MIAA_HOF.png" /><br /><br />A pair of former Pittsburg State University greats – former Pitt State head football coach and athletic director Dennis Franchione and former Pitt State women's basketball four-time All-American Lizzy Jeronimus –were inducted among the MIAA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Monday (June 1) at the MIAA Awards Celebration presented by Seigfreid Bingham at the Nelson-Atkins Museum Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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USTFCCCA</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-central-region-field-athlete-of-the-year-by-ustfccca.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-track-and-field-winn-named-central-region-field-athlete-of-the-year-by-ustfccca.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Blakelee Winn USTFCCCA Regional Award Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/1/BLAKELEE_USTFCCCA.png" /><br /><br />Pittsburg State University redshirt senior Blakelee Winn was selected the 2026 NCAA Division II Central Region Field Athlete of the Year for women's outdoor track & field by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today (June 1).]]></description><media:thumbnail 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14</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/general-psu-athletics-to-host-gorilla-kickoff-party-aug-14.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/28/general-psu-athletics-to-host-gorilla-kickoff-party-aug-14.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Golf</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Kickoff Party Release Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/KICKOFF_PARTY.png" /><br /><br />The Pittsburg State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is excited to announce the 2026 Gorilla Kickoff Party and Auction will take place Friday, August 14, at the Robert W. Plaster Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/KICKOFF_PARTY.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/KICKOFF_PARTY.png"><media:title>2026 Kickoff Party Release Image</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/KICKOFF_PARTY.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8387</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pitt State Women Come Home with National Runner Up Trophy</title><link>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/23/womens-track-and-field-pitt-state-women-come-home-with-national-runner-up-trophy.aspx</link><guid>https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2026/5/23/womens-track-and-field-pitt-state-women-come-home-with-national-runner-up-trophy.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 National Runner Up Image" src="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/23/women_runner_up_4FAe9.png" /><br /><br />The Pittsburg State University women's outdoor track & field team almost led the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships from start to finish, but West Texas A&M University ran down the Gorillas in the 21st and final event.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/23/women_runner_up_4FAe9.png" /><media:content url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/23/women_runner_up_4FAe9.png"><media:title>2026 National Runner Up Image</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://pittstategorillas.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/23/women_runner_up_4FAe9.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8381</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>