Brown University's women's hockey team recently held its end-of-year banquet, where they celebrated the accomplishments of the 2025-26 season. Jade Iginla was named Team MVP after a standout senior year that included 17 goals and 16 assists, finishing her career with 99 points, ranking 21st all-time in program history. Ella Warcop received the Most Improved Award, reflecting her growth during her freshman season. The event also featured the traditional presentation of white sweaters to graduating seniors and brown sweaters to first-year athletes, marking a ceremonial transition for the team.
In swimming and diving, both the men's and women's teams saw four athletes recognized for their academic excellence. Rowland Lawver, Marton Nagy, Matteo Vasiliadis, and Matt Williamson from the men's team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, meeting criteria that included athletic performance and academic achievement. Lawver notably earned Second Team All-Ivy honors in the one-meter dive and was recognized as the Ron Keenhold Career High-Point Diver. For the women, Kelly Dolce, Natalie Garre, Morgan Lukinac, and Elena Yeh also earned Academic All-District honors. Dolce was instrumental in the 400-meter and 800-meter relay teams that won Ivy League championships, with the former setting a new program record.
In men's basketball news, the Ivy League announced that the 2027 Ivy Madness tournaments will return to The Palestra in Philadelphia, coinciding with the venue's centennial celebration. This marks a significant moment for the league, as it brings the tournament back to a historic site after nearly a decade of rotation through various Ivy campuses. The event promises to be a highlight for student-athletes and fans alike as they celebrate a century of basketball at The Palestra.