<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://csidolphins.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>College of Staten Island Athletics</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for College of Staten Island Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://csidolphins.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>SAM WHELAN NAMED ATHLETIC SOLUTIONS 2025-26 INDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-indoor-track-field-sam-whelan-named-athletic-solutions-2025-26-indoor-tf-student-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-indoor-track-field-sam-whelan-named-athletic-solutions-2025-26-indoor-tf-student-athlete-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sam Whelan Athletic Solutions ECC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Sam_Student-Athlete_of_the_Year_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island concluded the 2025–26 academic year almost two weeks ago, highlighted by the commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 28. With the close of the academic year, the East Coast Conference (ECC) announced its 2025–26 academic awards, including the Athletic Solutions ECC Student-Athletes of the Year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Sam_Student-Athlete_of_the_Year_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Sam_Student-Athlete_of_the_Year_2026.jpg"><media:title>Sam Whelan Athletic Solutions ECC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Sam_Student-Athlete_of_the_Year_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12244</s:story_id></item><item><title>LONGTIME BASEBALL HEAD COACH MICHAEL MAURO RETIRES, LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/29/baseball-longtime-baseball-head-coach-michael-mauro-retires-leaving-a-lasting-legacy.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/29/baseball-longtime-baseball-head-coach-michael-mauro-retires-leaving-a-lasting-legacy.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mauro Retirement Release Header" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Mauro.png" /><br /><br />STATEN ISLAND, NY – For nearly two decades, the recent stories of College of Staten Island baseball have often been told through two things: championship baseball and head coach Michael Mauro. From the dugout at the CSI Baseball Complex to championship celebrations and postseason milestones, Mauro became a role model with the program he spent 18 years building, mentoring, and guiding. Now, after nearly two decades at the helm, Mauro will retire from his coaching responsibilities in June 2026, leaving behind a legacy measured by far more than wins and losses.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Mauro.png" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Mauro.png"><media:title>Mauro Retirement Release Header</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/29/Mauro.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12243</s:story_id></item><item><title>CSI ATHLETICS HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL FINNIE AWARDS AT THE TANK</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-basketball-csi-athletics-hosts-2026-finnie-awards-at-the-tank.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-basketball-csi-athletics-hosts-2026-finnie-awards-at-the-tank.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country, General, Cheerleading, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Finnie Awards Headline Photo" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Screenshot_2026-05-16_at_1.15.17_PM.png" /><br /><br />STATEN ISLAND, NY - After debuting a new-look awards dinner in 2024, CSI Athletics hosted the 2026 Finnies at The Tank last Friday night.  The Finnies was planned during the spring of 2020 with the intention to debut the event in May of that year.  When the COVID-19 pandemic halted those plans, end-of-year awards moved online for four seasons from 2020-2023.  The Finnies came to life for the first time in at Le Grecci's Staaten in 2024, and this year's Finnies marked the third in what will be an annual event on the CSI Athletics calendar.  Last week's event, put together through collaboration between the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and CSI Athletics administrators, welcomed over 200 guests including CSI student-athletes, coaches, and staff.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Screenshot_2026-05-16_at_1.15.17_PM.png" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Screenshot_2026-05-16_at_1.15.17_PM.png"><media:title>2026 Finnie Awards Headline Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Screenshot_2026-05-16_at_1.15.17_PM.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12242</s:story_id></item><item><title>#4 DOLPHINS' POSTSEASON RUN ENDS AFTER LOSS TO #3 D'YOUVILLE</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-4-dolphins-postseason-run-ends-after-loss-to-3-d-youville.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-4-dolphins-postseason-run-ends-after-loss-to-3-d-youville.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball Prayer Circle 2026 ECC Tournament " src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/DSC03535.jpg" /><br /><br />























SPARKILL, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team entered the elimination round of the East Coast Conference postseason on Friday afternoon against No. 3 D'Youville University in Sparkill, NY. Needing a win to keep their postseason run alive, the Dolphins saw their season come to an end following an 8-2 loss to the Saints.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/DSC03535.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/DSC03535.jpg"><media:title>Softball Prayer Circle 2026 ECC Tournament </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/DSC03535.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 21:50:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12239</s:story_id></item><item><title>GAME DAY: #4 SOFTBALL LOOKS TO KEEP SEASON ALIVE AGAINST #3 D'YOUVILLE</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-game-day-4-softball-looks-to-keep-season-alive-against-3-d-youville.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-game-day-4-softball-looks-to-keep-season-alive-against-3-d-youville.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SB ECC TOURNAMENT GAME DAY RELEASE (Friday 2026)" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/7/SoftballECC_2.jpg" /><br /><br />







SPARKILL, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team will look to keep its season alive Friday afternoon in an elimination game of the East Coast Conference (ECC) Tournament when the Dolphins face No. 3 seed D'Youville University at 12:30 PM. If the Dolphins take the victory over the Saints, then they are scheduled to play the fifth game of the tournament against the winner of St. Thomas Aquinas and Mercy at 3:00 PM.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/SoftballECC_2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/SoftballECC_2.jpg"><media:title>SB ECC TOURNAMENT GAME DAY RELEASE (Friday 2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/SoftballECC_2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12238</s:story_id></item><item><title>#4 DOLPHINS BATTLE WITH #1 SPARTANS IN GAME ONE OF ECC TOURNAMENT</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-4-dolphins-battle-with-1-spartans-in-game-one-of-ecc-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-4-dolphins-battle-with-1-spartans-in-game-one-of-ecc-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marena Grenier at ECC Championships (2026 vs. STAC)" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/7/DSC03101.jpg" /><br /><br />























SPARKILL, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team made its first-ever appearance in the East Coast Conference (ECC) Tournament on Thursday afternoon, taking on top-seeded St. Thomas Aquinas College in game one of the postseason tournament in Sparkill, NY. The contest began as a pitcher's duel through the first five innings, as CSI's Marena Grenier delivered a standout performance in the circle. Despite the Dolphins outhitting the Spartans 8-1, STAC managed to escape with a 2-1 victory with two unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/DSC03101.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/DSC03101.jpg"><media:title>Marena Grenier at ECC Championships (2026 vs. STAC)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/7/DSC03101.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 16:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12237</s:story_id></item><item><title>GAME DAY: #4 SOFTBALL MAKES FIRST EVER ECC POSTSEASON APPEARANCE AGAINST #1 STAC</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-game-day-4-softball-makes-first-ever-ecc-postseason-appearance-against-1-stac.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-game-day-4-softball-makes-first-ever-ecc-postseason-appearance-against-1-stac.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball ECC Game One Game Day Release" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/SoftballECC_.jpg" /><br /><br />







SPARKILL, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team secured the No. 4 seed in the East Coast Conference (ECC) Tournament for the first time in its Division II history following a game two victory over Mercy on Saturday. The Dolphins will open postseason play on Thursday afternoon against No. 1 seed and host St. Thomas Aquinas College, with first pitch set for 12:00 PM in Sparkill, NY.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/SoftballECC_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/SoftballECC_.jpg"><media:title>Softball ECC Game One Game Day Release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/SoftballECC_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12236</s:story_id></item><item><title>PAUL AND MORRIS SELECTED TO SECOND TEAM ALL-ECC AHEAD OF POSTSEASON PLAY</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-paul-and-morris-selected-to-second-team-all-ecc-ahead-of-postseason-play.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-paul-and-morris-selected-to-second-team-all-ecc-ahead-of-postseason-play.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 SB All-ECC Release" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/SB_All-ECC.jpg" /><br /><br />STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team is in the midst of a historic 2026 campaign. Following a walk-off victory over Mercy last Saturday, the Dolphins clinched their first-ever East Coast Conference (ECC) postseason berth in the Division II era. Along with the milestone, the Dolphins earned All-ECC recognition in two positions. Abbie Morris (outfield) and Madilyn Paul (catcher) were both named to the All-ECC Second Team after standout regular seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/SB_All-ECC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/SB_All-ECC.jpg"><media:title>2026 SB All-ECC Release</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/SB_All-ECC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12235</s:story_id></item><item><title>ROMANCE CROWNED ECC CO-ROOKIE OF THE YEAR; DOLPHINS GARNER FOUR ALL-ECC AWARDS</title><link>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-romance-crowned-ecc-co-rookie-of-the-year-dolphins-garner-four-all-ecc-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://csidolphins.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-romance-crowned-ecc-co-rookie-of-the-year-dolphins-garner-four-all-ecc-awards.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Baseball All-ECC awards" src="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/BSB_All-ECC.jpg" /><br /><br />STATEN ISLAND, NY – With the East Coast Conference regular season officially concluded, the conference has announced its major postseason awards. Freshman standout Jason Romance was named ECC Co-Rookie of the Year, highlighting a group of five Dolphins who earned All-Conference honors across the first and second teams.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/BSB_All-ECC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/BSB_All-ECC.jpg"><media:title>2026 Baseball All-ECC awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/BSB_All-ECC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12234</s:story_id></item><item><title>HISTORY MADE ON SENIOR DAY! 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STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island softball team made program history Saturday afternoon at the CSI Softball Complex, securing its first-ever East Coast Conference (ECC) postseason berth since transitioning to Division II. The Dolphins hosted Mercy University in a regular-season-ending doubleheader, splitting the series with a 7-3 loss in game one before earning a dramatic 6-5, nine-inning victory in game two to clinch their playoff spot.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/DSC02299.JPG" /><media:content url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/DSC02299.JPG"><media:title>SB Senior Day Game Recap Header Photo (2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://csidolphins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/DSC02299.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 23:15:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12233</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>