The Brown women's lacrosse team achieved a significant milestone this week, clinching a berth in the Ivy League Tournament with a thrilling 14-13 overtime victory against No. 25 Penn on April 26. Ruby Sliwkowski scored the decisive goal in overtime, finishing the game with five goals and three assists, marking a career-high eight points. This victory not only secures Brown's place in the tournament for the second consecutive year but also represents the Bears' first win over Penn since 2003. With this victory, Brown enters the tournament as the No. 4 seed and will face top-seeded Yale on May 1 at Reese Stadium. Tessie Batchelder also contributed significantly with five goals and one assist, while Riley Peterson won a team-high eight draw controls.
In men's lacrosse, the Bears concluded their season with a narrow 14-13 loss to No. 9 Yale on April 25. Despite a valiant effort, including a strong performance from Marcus Wertheim, who scored three goals, the Bears fell short in a back-and-forth contest. Brady O'Kane added two goals and an assist, while Brown's face-off unit excelled, winning 20 out of 30 face-offs. Head coach Jon Torpey acknowledged the team's effort throughout the season, particularly after a tough loss the previous week that eliminated them from tournament contention.
The Brown baseball team faced a challenging weekend, being swept by Cornell in a three-game series. The Bears dropped the first game 2-1 in 13 innings, a contest that resumed after being suspended due to darkness. In the second game, they lost 8-3, marking their first Ivy series loss of the season. Senior Mika Petersen had a standout performance in the second game, hitting a three-run homer and reaching base three times. Earlier in the weekend, Brown had clinched a spot in the Ivy League Tournament on Senior Day, where the senior class shone, combining for 11 hits and 12 RBIs in a dominant 10-4 win in the first game of the doubleheader against Cornell.
The track and field teams competed at both the Penn Relays and the Ken O'Brien Pre-Conference Meet at UMass on April 25. Notable performances included Nimrit Ahuja's impressive second-fastest 3000m steeplechase in school history and the distance medley relay team setting the third-fastest time in program history. Freshman Jaden Stewart also made headlines with a triple jump that ranks 10th in school history. Overall, the teams recorded five first-place finishes and five new top-10 marks across events, showcasing their depth and talent as they head into the final stretch of the season.
In wrestling, the team held its annual awards banquet, recognizing standout performances from the past season. Andrew Reall was honored as the team MVP after becoming the first Ivy League conference champion in program history. He tied the program record for wins in a season with 37 and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Other awards included Most Improved for Alex Semenenko and the best performance under pressure for Austin McBurney.
The Brown softball team is gearing up for a busy week, with six games scheduled over a four-day stretch, including a series against Cornell and a home doubleheader against Merrimack. The Bears, currently in contention for the Ivy League Tournament, are looking to build on their recent success as they aim to secure a postseason spot. Meanwhile, the football program saw two alums, Elias Archie and Ty Pezza, invited to NFL rookie minicamps, highlighting their successful transition from college to professional football.