Army West Point Women's Basketball head coach Katie Kuester has been named the 2026 Spalding® Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, marking a significant milestone for the program. This recognition comes after a historic season in which the Black Knights reached the Great 8 of the WNIT, the farthest playoff run in their Division I history. Despite a disappointing 82-65 loss to Marshall in that game, Army finished the season with a record of 26-8, the second-most wins in program history. Senior guard Reese Ericson also made her mark, finishing the season ranked fourth all-time in Patriot League history with 282 career three-pointers.
In track and field, Charlotte Richman and Andrew Lee earned weekly honors from the Patriot League following impressive performances. Richman set a new program record in the 5,000m at the Raleigh Relays, clocking in at 15:52.42, which ranks her first in the Patriot League and sixth nationally. Meanwhile, freshman Andrew Lee triumphed in the 3,000m steeplechase at the UCF Knights Invitational, finishing first with a time of 9:15.04, the third-best in the league this season. Both athletes will represent Army at the Florida Relays this week.
The Army West Point men's swimming and diving team concluded its season at the 2026 NCAA Championships in Atlanta, where Kohen Rankin made a notable impact by earning Second Team All-American honors in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 51.47. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that Army has secured All-American recognition at the national meet. The team also showcased their talent in various relay events, with Johnny Crush recording the seventh-fastest time in the 200 butterfly, further highlighting the program's competitive spirit as they wrapped up their season.