The Army West Point men's lacrosse team captured the Patriot League Championship on May 3, defeating No. 18 Loyola Maryland 14-7 at Michie Stadium. This victory marks the Black Knights' 14th title in program history and their second championship won at home since 2004. Sophomore Brayden Fountain led the charge with five goals, while Hill Plunkett contributed five assists, a season-high for any Army player. Evan Plunkett added a goal and four assists, bringing his career total to 186 points, tying him for eighth on Army's all-time scoring list. Senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne made 11 saves, solidifying the defense in a performance that secured Army's spot in the upcoming NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
In women's lacrosse, Army faced a challenging defeat in the Patriot League Championship, falling to Navy 17-11 on May 2. Senior Brigid Duffy stood out, scoring a program-record seven goals in a postseason game, setting new highs for goals and points in a single postseason contest. Despite the loss, Duffy's performance highlighted her exceptional season, as Army awaits its NCAA fate following the selection show.
Army's softball team concluded its regular season with a series sweep against Holy Cross, winning all three games in dominant fashion. On May 2, the Black Knights won the first game 15-1 and followed up with a 9-0 victory in the second game, showcasing a powerful offensive display. Tayten Moore hit her first career home run, a grand slam, while Ashton White broke the Army single-season home run record with her 11th homer. The team finished the season with a 32-23 overall record and a 12-6 mark in the Patriot League, solidifying their position for postseason play.
In baseball, Army faced Navy in a thrilling 13-inning contest on May 2, emerging victorious 5-4. Andrew Berg delivered a strong performance on the mound, striking out six batters and allowing just one unearned run over nine innings. Josiah Overbeek contributed in relief, securing the win and improving his record to 5-0. The Black Knights concluded their regular season against Navy, aiming for a favorable seed in the upcoming Patriot League Championships.
Track and field athletes also excelled at the Larry Ellis Invitational, with notable performances including Skye Chambers setting a program and service academy record in the 800m with a time of 2:02.93. Claire Lewis broke the program record in the 3000m steeplechase, finishing first with a time of 10:03.05. The team secured a total of 14 podium finishes, demonstrating depth and talent across events.
In wrestling news, Army announced the hiring of Michael Macchiavello as the associate head coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his time at the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Regional Training Center. His addition is expected to enhance the program's competitive edge as they prepare for the upcoming season.