Columbia University's women's squash team achieved a historic milestone by winning the Kurtz Cup, completing a perfect postseason run with a commanding 9-0 victory against Williams College in the championship match on March 1, 2026. Senior Nourin Khalifa led the way with a four-game win at No. 1, while first-year Yeheni Kuruppu staged a remarkable comeback from two games down to secure her match at No. 2. The Lions advanced to the finals after defeating Georgetown 6-3 in the semifinals, showcasing their depth and skill throughout the tournament.
In men's swimming and diving, the Lions concluded their season with a fourth-place finish at the Ivy League Championships held from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Isaac Beers highlighted the meet with two silver medals and multiple program records, including a record-breaking performance in the 50 freestyle. The Lions' relay teams also made their mark, with the 200 medley relay securing a third-place finish and the 800 freestyle relay setting a new program record. Princeton claimed the team championship, followed by Yale and Harvard in second and third, respectively. Columbia's strong showing at the championships reflects a promising future for the program as they look to build on this season's success.