The MIT men's squash team made history this week by winning the College Squash Association (CSA) Hoehn Cup Championship for the first time, defeating Colby College 5-4 in a tightly contested final held in Philadelphia. The Engineers, ranked No. 13 nationally, advanced to the championship after a convincing 6-3 win over Navy in the semifinals and an 8-1 victory against Rochester in the quarterfinals. The decisive match against Colby featured standout performances, particularly from Mitav Nayak and Hamza Wessam, who both secured 3-0 victories in their respective matches. This championship marks the second CSA title for MIT, following their Summers Cup win in 2019.
In swimming and diving, Fiora Beratahani of the No. 5 women's team excelled at the NCAA Diving Regionals, sweeping both boards to lead her squad. Meanwhile, Andrew Simons represented the No. 6 men's team at the same event. Additionally, Evan Wong was honored as the NEWMAC Men's Swimming and Diving Rookie of the Year after a stellar performance at the conference championships, where he won the 200 and 500 freestyle events, both in NCAA B Cut times. Jason Wang also received recognition for his academic excellence, boasting a perfect 4.0 GPA, while the qualified swimmers and divers prepare for the upcoming NCAA Championships.
The MIT women's basketball team concluded its season with a 64-50 loss to Springfield College in the first round of the NEWMAC Championship. Despite a strong effort from Riley O'Sullivan, who led the team with 14 points and 15 rebounds, the Engineers were unable to overcome an early deficit. This defeat leaves MIT with a final record of 14-12 for the season.