The University of Pennsylvania women's squash team secured its first national championship in 26 years by defeating Princeton 5-4 in the College Squash Association National Team Championships. Fourth-year captain Jana Dweek clinched the Howe Cup for the Quakers, winning her decisive match against Sonya Sasson in straight sets (11-8, 11-8, 11-9). Dweek's performance was particularly remarkable given her limited play throughout the season due to injury. Her unexpected return to competition came after teammate Anne Leakey suffered an ACL tear, but Dweek rose to the occasion, delivering a crucial victory in the final match.
In women's lacrosse, Orly Sedransk was named Ivy League Co-Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive season, leading a strong showing for the Quakers in postseason honors. Sedransk, along with Catherine Berkery, earned First Team All-Ivy selections, while Patricia Columbia-Walsh, Lela Greene, and Natasha Yajadda made the Second Team. Maggie Bankowski received Honorable Mention. Sedransk's season included a 5-2 Ivy League record and eight games with double-digit saves, highlighting her pivotal role in the team's success.
The Penn softball team remains in contention for the Ivy League Tournament after senior Jade Montgomery was named Player of the Week. Montgomery batted an impressive .727 over the past week, with eight hits in 11 at-bats, including four doubles and a home run. She set a new single-season record for doubles at Penn with 17, contributing significantly to the Quakers' postseason aspirations as they sit just half a game behind Brown for the final tournament spot.
In golf, both the men's and women's teams celebrated individual accolades as Mi Li and Hayden Adams were named First-Team All-Ivy selections. Li, a freshman, tied for fourth at the Ivy League Championship and recorded the fifth-best score in program history at the event, while Adams, a junior, tied for fifth and matched a program-best score. Both players demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season, with Li finishing with a team-low stroke average of 73.9 and Adams leading the men’s team with a 72.9 average.
In swimming and diving, senior Sydney Bergstrom earned Academic All-America honors, being named to the Third Team by College Sports Communicators. She also excelled in the pool, winning the 1650 freestyle at the Ivy League Championships and qualifying for the NCAA Championships, where she earned Second Team All-American status. Bergstrom's academic achievements complement her athletic success, maintaining a 3.74 GPA while making significant contributions to the team.
Finally, the Penn basketball programs saw recognition in the Philadelphia Big 5 awards. For the women, Katie Collins was named to the first team after a standout season, while Simone Sawyer earned accolades for her free-throw shooting. On the men's side, TJ Power and Ethan Roberts received All-Big 5 honors, with Power also being recognized as a unanimous First-Team All-Ivy selection and the Most Outstanding Player of the Ivy League Tournament.
As the spring season progresses, the Quakers continue to build on their successes, with upcoming competitions across various sports.