In a closely contested match, the Hamilton College women's lacrosse team fell to Bates College, 12-11, on April 4. The game was decided by a free-position goal from Bates' Caroline Keating with just 12 seconds remaining. Hamilton, now 4-6 overall and 2-4 in NESCAC play, has suffered three consecutive losses, with three of their six defeats coming by a single goal. The Continentals took an early lead through Lauren Garringer's goal just 59 seconds into the match but struggled to maintain momentum, tying the score twice before ultimately succumbing to the late-game pressure.
In track and field, both the men's and women's teams delivered strong performances at the Utica University Pioneer Spring Invitational on April 4. The women's squad set a facility record in the 4x400-meter relay, finishing in 4:07.55, with contributions from Gabriella Martiniello, Kate Scibelli, Nora Burroughs, and Hannah Turner. Emma Chrismer also stood out, winning the 800-meter run with a personal-best time of 2:19.11, while Scibelli closely followed in second place at 2:19.87, both qualifying for the All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships. On the men's side, Jack Quinn secured a regional-qualifying time of 9:29.60 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing second, while Calvin Kulik recorded the third-best discus throw in program history at 43.64 meters, also placing second. The Continentals will host their own outdoor invitational on April 11, starting at 10 a.m.
The Hamilton College softball team faced a challenging doubleheader against Williams College on April 4, suffering defeats in both games. The first game extended into extra innings, with Hamilton losing 9-7 after ten innings. Despite a strong start, including two runs in the first inning from Sofia Santana and Alexis Mayer, the Continentals struggled to maintain their lead. Williams, now on an eight-game winning streak, capitalized on opportunities to secure the sweep, leaving Hamilton at 5-16 overall and still seeking their first NESCAC victory at 0-8.