https://wildcatsports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Central Washington University Athleticsen-us60https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/football-wildcats-ride-momentum-in-42-13-victory-over-visiting-utpb.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/football-wildcats-ride-momentum-in-42-13-victory-over-visiting-utpb.aspxFootball

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The 13th-ranked Central Washington University Football Team (6-2, 6-0 LSC) put together one of their best team performances of the season to secure a crucial 42-13 victory over the visiting UT Permian Basin Falcons (5-3, 4-2 LSC) Saturday evening from Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium.]]>Omar LazcanoSat, 24 Oct 2026 23:09:00 PST210335https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/womens-soccer-wildcats-fall-short-against-western-oregon-for-the-second-time-this-season.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/womens-soccer-wildcats-fall-short-against-western-oregon-for-the-second-time-this-season.aspxWomen's Soccer

MONMOUTH, Ore. – Going into their match against Western Oregon (3-6-3), the Wildcats (5-5-2) were riding a two-game win streak but ultimately couldn't keep the momentum rolling against the Wolves. The 'Cats fell short to the Wolves, losing 1-3 after three straight goals from WOU. While there was no shortage of shot attempts for the Wildcats with 17, they couldn't find the back of the net until the 87th minute of the match off the boot of Emma Barrett. The Wildcats still sit in fourth place in the GNAC with 17 points, with hopes of rising to third place in the conference.]]>Wildcats huddled up before their pink out match against MSUB.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:05:00 PST1010334https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/womens-volleyball-wildcats-sweep-western-oregon-extend-winning-streak-to-11.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/24/womens-volleyball-wildcats-sweep-western-oregon-extend-winning-streak-to-11.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Washington University volleyball team continued its dominant stretch Saturday afternoon, sweeping Western Oregon 25-13, 25-13, 25-21 at Nicholson Arena. The Wildcats improved to 15-4 overall and 11-2 in GNAC play while extending their winning streak to 11 matches.]]>VolleyballSat, 24 Oct 2026 18:15:00 PST1210333https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/23/cross-country-wildcats-steal-the-show-in-spokane-with-first-and-third-place-finishes.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/23/cross-country-wildcats-steal-the-show-in-spokane-with-first-and-third-place-finishes.aspxCross Country

SPOKANE, Wash. – Wildcat Cross Country continues to push the pace with another impressive run this season, this time at the Tyson Invitational. The women's team came into the match ranked #26 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women's National Poll and now are looking to climb that rank even higher thanks to a first-place team finish at the Tyson Invitational. With a score of 43, the Wildcats just beat Gonzaga University at their home event, as the Bulldogs had a score of 45 and outran #16-ranked Washington State University. The men's squad was back in action as well and scored 99 points, putting them in third place. They were the highest-finishing GNAC team at the event.]]>Weston Breen running at the 2026 Wildcat Cross Country Opener. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:00 PST1310332https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-volleyball-wildcats-sweep-saint-martins-for-10th-straight-victory.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-volleyball-wildcats-sweep-saint-martins-for-10th-straight-victory.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Washington University volleyball team extended its winning streak to 10 matches Thursday night, cruising past Saint Martin's in straight sets, 25-11, 25-13, 25-19, inside Nicholson Arena. The Wildcats improved to 14-4 overall and 10-2 in GNAC play behind a balanced offensive attack and dominant serving performance.]]>VolleyballThu, 22 Oct 2026 21:29:00 PST1210331https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-soccer-wildcats-offense-erupts-for-three-goals-to-take-down-saint-martin-s.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-soccer-wildcats-offense-erupts-for-three-goals-to-take-down-saint-martin-s.aspxWomen's Soccer

LACEY, Wash. – The Wildcats' offensive attack was back at it again against Saint Martin's University (1-9-1) with three goals to take down the Saints 3-0. They have scored in each of the last nine matches, giving themselves plenty of opportunities to stay in games. Today, Jaylee Reynolds opened the scoring with her sixth goal of the season, and Sydney Madison and Olivia Fast each got on the board as well in the second half with goals of their own. This win moves the 'Cats to 5-4-2 in conference play as they stay in the hunt for third place in the GNAC.]]>Wildcats celebrate a Jaylee Reynolds goal versus Seattle Pacific.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:32:00 PST1010330https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-basketball-sims-and-snashall-tabbed-to-the-preseason-all-gnac-team.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/22/womens-basketball-sims-and-snashall-tabbed-to-the-preseason-all-gnac-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore – Central Washington University Women's Basketball senior forwards Capri Sims and Fiona Snashall were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, being named to the 2026-27 Preseason All-GNAC Team voted on by the GNAC Head Coaches, the conference announced Thursday afternoon.]]>Fiona & CapriThu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 PST810329https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/21/cross-country-ranked-cats-look-to-keep-up-their-pace-at-the-tyson-invitational.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/21/cross-country-ranked-cats-look-to-keep-up-their-pace-at-the-tyson-invitational.aspxCross Country

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Wildcat Cross Country has one final event before they compete in the GNAC Championships on Nov. 7. They first have their meet on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., where they will be participating in the Tyson Invitational at Gonzaga University. This comes after the women's team earned #26 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women's National Poll. Marking the first time since 2015 that they have been ranked in the top 30. The team will look to keep up their fast runs to earn a spot in the NCAA West Region Championships.]]>Payton Conover running at the Lewis Crossover.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:23:00 PST1310328https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/21/womens-soccer-wildcat-soccer-looks-to-execute-on-the-road-for-a-chance-at-third-in-the-gnac.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/21/womens-soccer-wildcat-soccer-looks-to-execute-on-the-road-for-a-chance-at-third-in-the-gnac.aspxWomen's Soccer

ELLENSBURG, Wash. –  The Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) season is nearing the end. With the Wildcats holding a conference record of 4-4-2, good enough for fourth place in the GNAC, the 'Cats have one more road stand to get through. With third place in the GNAC still in striking distance, Central will first have to get through Western Oregon University (1-6-3) and Saint Martins University (1-8-1). Both teams sit at the bottom of the GNAC; however, WOU's only conference win came against the Wildcats. Two wins this week for the 'Cats and two losses for the 6-2-2 Seattle Pacific Falcons would tie both teams for third going into the final week. SPU has no easy task this week as they take on #8-ranked Western Washington University (9-0-1) and recently ranked Simon Fraser University (7-2-1).]]>Alexa Stanfield observing the pitch versus Montana State Billings.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:55:00 PST1010327https://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/20/womens-volleyball-wildcats-return-home-looking-to-extend-nine-match-winning-streak.aspxhttps://wildcatsports.com/news/2026/10/20/womens-volleyball-wildcats-return-home-looking-to-extend-nine-match-winning-streak.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Central Washington volleyball team returns to Nicholson Arena this week for a pair of matchups against Saint Martin's and Western Oregon. Riding an eight-match winning streak, the Wildcats enter the week at 13-4 overall and 9-2 in GNAC play after earning road victories over both Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska Anchorage.]]>VolleyballTue, 20 Oct 2026 15:35:00 PST1210325