The Dartmouth men's basketball team faced a challenging weekend, losing both of their games. On February 28, they fell to the University of Pennsylvania, 80-71, at The Palestra, despite Brandon Mitchell-Day's strong performance, scoring 23 points and surpassing 1,000 career points. The following day, the Big Green lost to Princeton, 82-61, with Kareem Thomas leading the team with 22 points. The team now holds a record of 11-15 overall and 5-8 in Ivy League play.
In women's basketball, the Big Green concluded their regular season with a home loss to Penn, 89-66, on February 28. The Quakers dominated the first quarter, scoring 31 points, which set the tone for the game. Zeynep Ozel, Alexandra Eldredge, and Olivia Austin each scored in double figures for Dartmouth, but the team finished the season with a 10-16 overall record and 1-12 in conference play.
Dartmouth's men's swimming and diving team wrapped up their Ivy League Championship campaign in seventh place, earning 694 points. Andrew Chou highlighted the final day by breaking a program record in the 200-yard backstroke, finishing sixth overall with a time of 1:41.87. The team also saw multiple lifetime bests across events, showcasing their development throughout the season.
In squash, both the men's and women's teams secured their spots in the upcoming CSA National Collegiate Team Championships, set to take place from March 5-8. This marks a significant achievement for both programs and adds to the excitement surrounding Dartmouth athletics as they prepare for this prestigious tournament. The men's team will compete for the Potter Cup, while the women's team aims for the Howe Cup.