The Brown women's lacrosse team has secured its place in the Ivy League Tournament, thanks in large part to Ruby Sliwkowski's remarkable performance in a critical 14-13 overtime victory against No. 25 Penn on April 26. Sliwkowski scored a career-high five goals and added three assists, including the game-winning goal in overtime, earning her the title of Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week. She finished the regular season leading the Bears with 38 goals and 62 points, ranking second in the Ivy League in points per game. Alongside Sliwkowski, Riley Peterson earned Second Team All-Ivy honors, while Tessie Batchelder, Codi Johnson, and Cece Korn received Honorable Mention accolades. The Bears will face top-seeded Yale in the Ivy League Tournament on May 1.
In softball, Brown's recent form has been a rollercoaster, highlighted by a doubleheader sweep against Cornell on April 26, where the Bears won 5-3 and 8-1. Edie Cobb was particularly impressive, allowing just one run across both games and earning her 250th career strikeout. Cameron Zytkewicz Ray and Lilly Burns contributed significantly at the plate, with Burns hitting a two-run home run in the second game. However, the Bears' momentum was halted on April 27, when they fell to Cornell 8-6, despite a late comeback attempt that included two home runs from Burns and Villarde.
The Brown baseball team is also in the mix for the Ivy League title, having clinched a spot in the Ivy League Tournament. They will host Columbia on April 29 in their final regular season home game, with significant implications for seeding in the tournament. The Bears have split their season series with Columbia thus far, and a strong performance could secure them the No. 1 seed. Following the Columbia game, Brown will conclude its regular season with a crucial series against Penn.
On the track, junior Elle Riley made headlines by breaking the school outdoor record in the 400-meter hurdles at the Georgia Tech Invitational. Her achievement adds to the growing list of accomplishments for the Brown track and field program this season, as they prepare for upcoming competitions. The Bears continue to showcase their athletic prowess across multiple sports as the season progresses.