The University of Chicago women's basketball team concluded its season with a 73-56 loss to fourth-ranked Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament on March 15. This marks only the second time in program history that the Maroons have reached this stage, finishing the season with a 20-8 record. In their preceding game, UChicago staged a dramatic comeback against seventh-ranked Hope College, winning 55-52 in the round of 16. After trailing by as many as 16 points, the Maroons rallied in the second half, with key contributions from Kate Gross, who sparked the comeback with a three-pointer, and Alexis Clark, who provided crucial scoring down the stretch.
Meanwhile, the University of Chicago men's wrestling team achieved an impressive 11th-place finish at the 2026 National Championships, highlighted by the All-American performances of Gunnar Garriques and Maksim Mukhamedaliyev. Both wrestlers secured fourth-place finishes in their respective weight classes. Mukhamedaliyev's journey included a notable overtime victory against the ninth-ranked wrestler from Loras, while Garriques also showcased his skills throughout the tournament. Their achievements contributed to a solid team performance, underscoring the strength of UChicago wrestling on the national stage.
