Parker Chan, a first-year swimmer at Washington University in St. Louis, concluded the NCAA Championships with a remarkable second-place finish in the 1,650 freestyle, clocking in at 15:16.55. This performance not only earned him All-America honors but also set a new program record. The men's swimming and diving team finished 10th overall with 122 points, bolstered by Chan's podium finish and additional contributions throughout the meet.
On the women's side, the No. 10 ranked team finished 13th at the NCAA Championships with a total of 98 points. Junior Shanze Karimi earned All-America honors with a seventh-place finish in the 3-meter diving event, while senior Ali Roche placed 19th in the 1,650 freestyle. The team also saw strong performances in the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay, contributing to a competitive showing over the four days of the championship.
In basketball, junior Lexy Harris received recognition as a D3hoops.com Second Team All-American, adding to her accolades after being named a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American earlier in the week. Harris led the Bears in scoring with an average of 18.3 points per game, also securing a place on the All-UAA First Team and finishing the season with 10 double-doubles. Her achievements highlight a standout season, as she ranks ninth all-time in program history with 1,324 career points. The women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 earlier in the postseason, marking a successful campaign.
The swimming and diving teams will look to build on their NCAA performances in upcoming meets, while Harris and the basketball team will reflect on a season of growth and achievement as they prepare for next year.