The Babson College baseball team delivered a commanding performance in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament final, overwhelming top-seeded Salve Regina with a 21-2 victory on Sunday. Sophomore Graydon Vyse pitched eight strong innings, striking out five, while senior Zander Teator contributed significantly with three hits, including a double, and three runs batted in. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Beavers, who claimed their first NEWMAC title since 2021. Babson now looks ahead to its NCAA Tournament opener against Southern Maine on Friday in Gorham, Maine.
In women's tennis, Babson secured a notable victory in the NCAA Tournament, defeating No. 12 Middlebury College 4-2 in the regional final. First-year Sandra Sikharulidze clinched the match with a hard-fought win in a third-set tiebreaker at number two singles. This victory propels Babson into the NCAA quarterfinals, where they will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent. Earlier in the week, three members of the women's tennis program were recognized with ITA Northeast Regional honors, including head coach Emma Hall, senior Matia Cristiani, and Sikharulidze. Additionally, junior Dana Kamal earned CSC Academic All-District recognition for the second consecutive year.
The men's lacrosse team is set to make its first NCAA Tournament quarterfinal appearance, facing No. 10 RIT on Friday evening in Brunswick, Maine. The Beavers earned their spot in the quarterfinals following a 13-9 victory over No. 20 St. Lawrence in the third round, where graduate student Beau Burns dominated face-offs and junior Seamus Rooney scored twice during a decisive fourth-quarter rally.
In golf, sophomore Aman Vantipalli opened the NCAA Division III Championship with a solid 1-under par 70, helping the 20th-ranked Babson team to a tie for 32nd place after the first round. Four members of the men's golf team received recognition on the GCAA PING All-Region I Team, underscoring the program's strong performance this season. The championship continues as Babson seeks to improve its standing in the subsequent rounds.
Softball also saw three of its players recognized with All-NEWMAC honors, highlighting their contributions throughout the season. As the spring sports season progresses, Babson's teams continue to strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.