The Wesleyan women's lacrosse team, ranked No. 3, delivered a commanding performance on Senior Day, defeating No. 19 Williams 11-3 to clinch the Little Three Championship. The victory marks the Cardinals' third title in four seasons and secures a home playoff game in the NESCAC Quarterfinals. Senior goalkeeper Izzy Weintraub was instrumental, recording 12 saves and helping the defense hold Williams scoreless for over 43 minutes. This win also represents the fewest goals scored by Williams in their 51 meetings with Wesleyan.
In a parallel display of dominance, the No. 8 Wesleyan men's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive Little Three title with a 17-9 victory over Williams. The Cardinals surged in the second quarter, scoring seven unanswered goals to extend their lead. Ben Burns opened the scoring, and the team maintained its advantage with a strong defensive effort. This championship ties the program's longest title run since 2003-05, showcasing the depth and skill of the squad.
On the track, the Wesleyan women's track and field team achieved a first-place finish at the Trinity Invitational, outperforming 12 other institutions. Elanora Smith led the charge with a victory in the 800m, while Virginia Lessner and Alexandra Weingard also claimed first-place finishes in the 1500m and 5000m, respectively. Naomi McGadney excelled in the field events, winning the javelin throw and placing fourth in the shot put. Meanwhile, the men's track and field team secured fourth place at the same event, highlighted by Liam Calhoun's victory in the 1500m and Steve Paul's win in the 100m dash.
In rowing, the No. 8 Wesleyan women's crew team faced tough competition against top-ranked Trinity and Williams, finishing as runner-up in both the 2nd Varsity 8 and 3rd Varsity 8, while winning the women's four race decisively. The men's crew team, ranked No. 2, also triumphed over Williams for the Little Three title, winning three out of four 8-man boat races, including a dominant performance from the Varsity 8.
In baseball, the Cardinals faced a challenging week, suffering a doubleheader sweep against Middlebury, losing 8-0 and 7-3, despite a strong showing from senior players during their final home games. The team also narrowly lost to Middlebury 7-6 in a previous matchup, demonstrating competitive spirit but struggling to secure wins.
The Wesleyan women's golf team made history by competing as a team in Georgia for the first time, tying for fifth at the Emory Deb Jackson Invitational. Mia Rodgers led the Cardinals with a weekend-best score of 74 in challenging conditions. The men's golf team also found success, winning the Rhode Island College Spring Invitational, marking their first tournament victory since 2022, with Fisher Hirsch finishing tied for second.
The Wesleyan softball team faced a tough doubleheader against Bates, losing both games 2-1 and 5-3, which puts them at 14-13 for the season. Despite strong performances, the team struggled to convert opportunities into runs, reflecting ongoing challenges in the NESCAC.
Looking ahead, the Wesleyan lacrosse teams prepare for their respective NESCAC playoff matches, while the track and field teams will continue their season with upcoming meets.