<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://eastbaypioneers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cal State East Bay University Athletics</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=mcross</link><description>Latest news items for Cal State East Bay University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss?path=mcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Pioneer With Purpose - Support East Bay Athletics This Giving Day, March 4th</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="GD Rotation Banner" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/25/GD_Website_Banner.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/GD_Website_Banner.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/GD_Website_Banner.png"><media:title>GD Rotation Banner</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/GD_Website_Banner.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7559</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cal State East Bay Remembers Pioneers Hall of Famer Dr. Al Mathews</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/1/21/general-cal-state-east-bay-remembers-pioneers-hall-of-famer-dr-al-mathews.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/1/21/general-cal-state-east-bay-remembers-pioneers-hall-of-famer-dr-al-mathews.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Al Mathews" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Mathews.png" /><br /><br />The Cal State East Bay community is mourning the loss of Dr. Al Mathews, a true Pioneer whose influence as a coach, educator, and administrator helped shape the university's athletics program for nearly three decades.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Mathews.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Mathews.png"><media:title>Al Mathews</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Mathews.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7481</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pioneer Spotlight: Steve Spencer's Oversight of SAAC at Cal State East Bay</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Spencer SAAC Feature Story" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Spencer.png" /><br /><br />Six years ago, Steve Spencer stepped into the role of advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Cal State East Bay with a clear purpose: to amplify the student-athlete voice and foster a stronger sense of community. Today, that vision has not only taken root but flourished, thanks to a passionate and motivated Executive Board that has elevated SAAC's impact to new heights under Spencer's watch.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Spencer.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Spencer.png"><media:title>Spencer SAAC Feature Story</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/15/Spencer.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:41:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7447</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pioneers Close Season with Strong Effort at NCAA West Regional Championships</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-pioneers-close-season-with-strong-effort-at-ncaa-west-regional-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-pioneers-close-season-with-strong-effort-at-ncaa-west-regional-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="John Funderburg" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/Funderberg_copy.png" /><br /><br />MONMOUTH, Ore. — The Cal State East Bay men's cross country team wrapped up its 2024 campaign with a gritty team performance at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday morning at Ash Creek Preserve. The Pioneers placed 16th overall in a highly competitive 10K field that featured several nationally ranked programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/Funderberg_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/Funderberg_copy.png"><media:title>John Funderburg</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/Funderberg_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 19:27:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7399</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pioneers Place Seventh at CCAA Championships</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/10/24/mens-cross-country-pioneers-place-seventh-at-ccaa-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/10/24/mens-cross-country-pioneers-place-seventh-at-ccaa-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mxc ccaa 2025" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/24/XCMccaacopy.png" /><br /><br />CHICO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay men's cross country closed out the CCAA Championships with a seventh-place team finish on Saturday morning, led by Matthew Morgon, who cracked the top 20 with a fantastic performance.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/24/XCMccaacopy.png" /><media:content 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src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/10/Morgan_copy.png" /><br /><br />SAN FRANCISCO – The Cal State East Bay men's cross country team turned in a balanced effort at the SF State Invitational on Friday evening, finishing eighth overall in a competitive 14-team field stacked with some of the top Division II programs in the West Region.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/10/Morgan_copy.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/10/Morgan_copy.png"><media:title>Matthew Morgan</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/10/Morgan_copy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:05:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7346</s:story_id></item><item><title>MXC: Pioneers Place 8th at Mike Johnson XC Classic</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/9/27/mens-cross-country-mxc-pioneers-place-8th-at-mike-johnson-xc-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/9/27/mens-cross-country-mxc-pioneers-place-8th-at-mike-johnson-xc-classic.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC Action " src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/27/12.png" /><br /><br />MONMOUTH, Ore. – Cal State East Bay men's cross country turned in a strong performance at the Mike Johnson XC Classic, placing eighth overall in the 13-team field.  The Pioneers had great showings from its veteran leaders and a tightly packed scoring group.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="9-24 Pioneer Preview" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/22/9.24.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/22/9.24.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/22/9.24.png"><media:title>9-24 Pioneer Preview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/22/9.24.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:00:00 PST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7315</s:story_id></item><item><title>MEET RECAP: Men's Cross Country Opens Season at Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational</title><link>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/9/13/meet-recap-mens-cross-country-opens-season-at-kim-duyst-twilight-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/9/13/meet-recap-mens-cross-country-opens-season-at-kim-duyst-twilight-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Valderrama at KDTCCI" src="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/13/25-26_EB_Photo_Banners__13_.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/13/25-26_EB_Photo_Banners__13_.png" /><media:content url="https://eastbaypioneers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/13/25-26_EB_Photo_Banners__13_.png"><media:title>Valderrama at KDTCCI</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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