<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://sonomaseawolves.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Sonoma State University Athletics</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/rss.aspx?path=wcross</link><description>Latest news items for Sonoma State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://sonomaseawolves.com/rss?path=wcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Golf, Men's Cross Country: Chronicle of Higher Education: 'Sonoma State's Rally'</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/9/15/general-chronicle-of-higher-education-sonoma-states-rally.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/9/15/general-chronicle-of-higher-education-sonoma-states-rally.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Golf, Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Spagna Chronicle" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/15/Spagna_Chronicle_7.jpg" /><br /><br />The Chronicle of Higher Education focused on the planned launch of Sonoma State athletics in fall 2027, as well as the university's enrollment efforts, in &quot;Sonoma State's Rally,&quot; an article in the September 2 edition of the publication.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/Spagna_Chronicle_7.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/Spagna_Chronicle_7.jpg"><media:title>Spagna Chronicle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/15/Spagna_Chronicle_7.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:53:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10153</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Golf, Men's Cross Country: Athletics to launch in Fall 2027</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/7/27/general-athletics-to-launch-in-fall-2027.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/7/27/general-athletics-to-launch-in-fall-2027.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Volleyball, General, Women's Golf, Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Updated SSU Athletics Launch 2027" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/1/updatedssu-athletics-2027.jpg" /><br /><br />NCAA Division II sports will begin at Sonoma State University in Fall 2027 as part of what the university's president describes as a broader "reimagining" of the university and its programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/1/updatedssu-athletics-2027.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/1/updatedssu-athletics-2027.jpg"><media:title>Updated SSU Athletics Launch 2027</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/1/updatedssu-athletics-2027.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10144</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo, General, Women's Golf, Sports Medicine, Men's Cross Country: SSU athletics director: Hiring coaches is early priority</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/8/18/general-ssu-athletics-director-hiring-coaches-is-early-priority.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2026/8/18/general-ssu-athletics-director-hiring-coaches-is-early-priority.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo, General, Women's Golf, Sports Medicine, Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="9 Sports Photo" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/2/Nine_Sports.jpg" /><br /><br />Joan McDermott, Sonoma State's interim director of athletics, outlined how the university will launch 10 NCAA Division II sports programs starting in fall 2027]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/Nine_Sports.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/Nine_Sports.jpg"><media:title>9 Sports Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/Nine_Sports.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:37:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10146</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Constance O’Neal Caps Off Outstanding Cross Country Season at NCAA Nationals</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/23/womens-cross-country-constance-o-neal-caps-off-outstanding-cross-country-season-at-ncaa-nationals.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/23/womens-cross-country-constance-o-neal-caps-off-outstanding-cross-country-season-at-ncaa-nationals.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC at Lincoln " src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" /><br /><br />SACRAMENTO, CALIF.- Cross Country season has officially come to an end with Constance O'Neal representing the Seawolves at the NCAA Division II championship meet earlier today. O'Neal put together a dominant season as the newest member of Sonoma's cross country program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg"><media:title>WXC at Lincoln </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:33:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10024</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Constance O’Neal Qualifies for NCAA Division II National Championship Meet</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/14/womens-cross-country-constance-o-neal-qualifies-for-ncaa-division-ii-national-championship-meet.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/14/womens-cross-country-constance-o-neal-qualifies-for-ncaa-division-ii-national-championship-meet.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Constance" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/14/Constance.jpg" /><br /><br />ROHNERT PARK, CALIF.- In what has been an absolutely dominant cross country debut season, Constance O'Neal has officially punched her ticket to Sacramento, California where she will compete in the NCAA Division II National Championship!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/14/Constance.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/14/Constance.jpg"><media:title>Constance</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/14/Constance.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:15:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10016</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Sonoma State Cross Country Takes 14th Place at  NCAA Regionals</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/10/womens-cross-country-sonoma-state-cross-country-takes-14th-place-at-ncaa-regionals.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/11/10/womens-cross-country-sonoma-state-cross-country-takes-14th-place-at-ncaa-regionals.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC at Regionals" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/10/WXC_at_REgionals.jpg" /><br /><br />BILLINGS, MONT.- One of the best seasons in recent years for Sonoma State Cross Country continued at the NCAA Regional meet in Billings, Montana. The team raced their way to a 14th place finish in a field featuring over 30 teams!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/10/WXC_at_REgionals.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/10/WXC_at_REgionals.jpg"><media:title>WXC at Regionals</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/10/WXC_at_REgionals.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:10:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10012</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Seawolves Earn 4th Place Finish at CCAA Championships</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/10/25/womens-cross-country-seawolves-earn-4th-place-finish-at-ccaa-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/10/25/womens-cross-country-seawolves-earn-4th-place-finish-at-ccaa-championships.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="XC CCAA" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/25/CCAA_XC.jpg" /><br /><br />FRESNO, CALIF.-It's been an outstanding year for Sonoma State's Women's Cross Country program. Coming into today's meet the Seawolves have secured multiple team victories including winning the Seawolf Invite which was held at the same course as today's championship. Overall, it was a great day on the six kilometer course with the team earning a fourth place finish, the second highest CCAA finish in program history and the highest overall team finish in 23 years!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/25/CCAA_XC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/25/CCAA_XC.jpg"><media:title>XC CCAA</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/25/CCAA_XC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:34:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9997</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Seawolves Roll to 1st Place Finish at Paul Short Run in Pennsylvania</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/10/5/womens-cross-country-seawolves-roll-to-1st-place-finish-at-paul-short-run-in-pennsylvania.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/10/5/womens-cross-country-seawolves-roll-to-1st-place-finish-at-paul-short-run-in-pennsylvania.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="XC at Paul Short Run" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/5/XC_Paul_Short_Run_E5EkZ.jpg" /><br /><br />BETHLEHEM, PA- The 2024 season has been a dominant one for Sonoma State Women's Cross Country. Already this season they have secured a first place finish at the Seawolf Invitational, a third place finish at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and now add another meet victory to their resume. The Seawolves made the journey to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where they put together an outstanding team effort en route to claiming victory at the 50th Annual Paul Short Run!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/5/XC_Paul_Short_Run_E5EkZ.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/5/XC_Paul_Short_Run_E5EkZ.jpg"><media:title>XC at Paul Short Run</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/5/XC_Paul_Short_Run_E5EkZ.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 5 Oct 2024 16:23:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9983</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Seawolves Secure 7th Place at Greeno/Dirksen Invite in Nebraska</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/9/21/womens-cross-country-seawolves-secure-7th-place-at-greeno-dirksen-invite-in-nebraska.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/9/21/womens-cross-country-seawolves-secure-7th-place-at-greeno-dirksen-invite-in-nebraska.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC at Lincoln " src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" /><br /><br />LINCOLN, NEB.- Sonoma State Cross Country made the trip to Lincoln, Nebraska to compete in the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational early this morning. Against a field that featured runners from over 35 programs, the young Seawolves more than held their own. Thanks to a well rounded team effort coach David Lawerence's squad took seventh place out of the 22 teams that entered at least five runners. Among NCAA Division II programs, Sonoma finished second behind only 18th ranked Nebraska-Kearney. They also outperformed multiple NCAA Division I teams including Air Force, University of Nebraska Omaha and Creighton University. Even with four freshmen leading the way, the Seawolves are proving to be formidable on the course.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg"><media:title>WXC at Lincoln </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/21/XC_in_Nebraska_io1b8.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:09:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9970</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: Women's Cross Country Dominates En Route to 1st Place Finish at the Seawolf Invitational</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/9/7/womens-cross-country-dominates-en-route-to-1st-place-finish-at-the-seawolf-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/9/7/womens-cross-country-dominates-en-route-to-1st-place-finish-at-the-seawolf-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC Seawolf Invite" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/7/WXC_WIN_j7cXm.jpg" /><br /><br />FRESNO, CALIF.- It was an early morning for Sonoma State's Women's Cross Country team as they competed in the third annual Seawolf Invitational. Head coach David Lawrence Jr. unleashed a young team featuring four freshman runners. The result? A dominant showing by the Seawolves that saw five runners finish in the top 10 including an impressive individual victory from Constance O'Neal. Despite the heat and solid competition, it could not have been a better start to the 2024 season for coach Lawrence's squad!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/WXC_WIN_j7cXm.jpg" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/WXC_WIN_j7cXm.jpg"><media:title>WXC Seawolf Invite</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/WXC_WIN_j7cXm.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Sep 2024 11:07:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9960</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball: 29 Seawolves Named to 2023 Fall Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/3/20/mens-soccer-29-seawolves-named-to-2023-fall-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2024/3/20/mens-soccer-29-seawolves-named-to-2023-fall-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2023 Fall Academic Honor Roll Graphic" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/3/20/23_Fall_Honor_Roll.png" /><br /><br />ROHNERT PARK, CALIF. - On Tuesday, March 19th, the annual CCAA Fall Academic Honor Roll was announced with 29 Sonoma State student-athletes named to the academic honor roll. The CCAA recognizes individuals academically per season – fall, winter and spring – for all CCAA sponsored sports. Student-athletes must be of sophomore athletic standing or higher and own a 3.3 cumulative GPA or better while competing in a conference-sponsored sport in that season to earn a place on the CCAA Academic Honor Roll.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/20/23_Fall_Honor_Roll.png" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/20/23_Fall_Honor_Roll.png"><media:title>2023 Fall Academic Honor Roll Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/20/23_Fall_Honor_Roll.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:42:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9897</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Cross Country: XC: Bomarito Finishes 19th at NCAA Championships and Earns All-American Honors</title><link>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2023/11/18/womens-cross-country-xc-bomarito-finishes-19th-at-ncaa-championships-and-earns-all-american-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2023/11/18/womens-cross-country-xc-bomarito-finishes-19th-at-ncaa-championships-and-earns-all-american-honors.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Gianna Bomarito 2023 NCAA Championships" src="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/11/18/Bomarito_2023_XC_Championships.png" /><br /><br />JOPLIN, MO. - On Saturday, November 18th, Sonoma State's Gianna Bomarito represented the Seawolves as the program's first participant at the NCAA Championships since 2001. Bomarito capped off a stellar cross country season with a 19th place finish and represented the CCAA's top finisher. Her top-20 finish also earned her USTFCCCA All-American honors, just the second All-American in program history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/11/18/Bomarito_2023_XC_Championships.png" /><media:content url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/11/18/Bomarito_2023_XC_Championships.png"><media:title>Gianna Bomarito 2023 NCAA Championships</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://sonomaseawolves.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/11/18/Bomarito_2023_XC_Championships.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:02:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>9795</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>