The Middlebury women's lacrosse team captured its 13th NESCAC title with a 7-5 victory over Wesleyan on May 3. After a tightly contested first half, the Panthers surged ahead with a four-goal run, turning a 1-1 tie into a commanding 5-1 lead. Caroline Adams opened the scoring, and despite a strong effort from Wesleyan, including a tying goal early in the second quarter, Middlebury maintained control to secure the championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
In women's golf, the Panthers finished as runners-up at the NESCAC Championship, concluding the tournament with a total score of 902, just one stroke behind champion Amherst. Season Wei led the team with a three-round score of 220, narrowly missing medalist honors, while Morgan Lee shot a final round of 74 to finish third overall with a total of 222. The team showcased strong performances throughout the tournament, including a first-round score of 305 that placed them atop the leaderboard after Day One.
The Middlebury men's track and field team made headlines at the Division III New England Championships, where the 4x800-meter relay team set a new program and meet record with a time of 7:35.05. Individual standout performances included Adam Ferreira's fourth-place finish in the javelin and Toby Warmack's tie for fifth in the high jump, showcasing the team's depth and talent. Meanwhile, the women's track and field team finished eighth at the same championships, highlighted by Lilly Wurtz's strong showing in the discus and shot put, where she earned all-region honors.
In baseball, the Panthers advanced to the NESCAC Championship weekend after a thrilling 16-10 victory over Bowdoin in the quarterfinals. Following a setback in game two, Middlebury rallied with 19 hits in game three to secure their spot. Anthony Pellagrini's walk-off home run capped a remarkable comeback, illustrating the team's resilience. Earlier in the week, the Panthers also mounted a significant comeback to win their postseason opener against Bowdoin, erasing an 11-1 deficit to win 14-11, with Pellagrini again delivering a crucial home run.
The Middlebury softball team concluded its regular season with a doubleheader sweep against Wesleyan, winning 9-1 and 9-4. The Panthers showcased a balanced offensive attack, with Olivia Scholes hitting a home run in the opener and consistent contributions from the lineup throughout both games. Earlier in the week, they also secured victories in a midweek doubleheader against Castleton, further solidifying their strong finish to the season. Looking ahead, the Panthers will prepare for their upcoming conference tournament, aiming to build on their successful regular-season performance.