Rob Haberbusch, head coach of the Hamilton College men's hockey team, has been recognized with two prestigious awards: the 2026 U.S. College Hockey Online Division II-III Men's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year and the 2026 DIIIHockeyNews.com Men's Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, the Continentals achieved a historic milestone, securing their first NCAA title with an impressive overall record of 23-5-2. This season marked a significant achievement for the program, as they set a new record for wins. Haberbusch's team finished the season ranked No. 1 in the final USCHO.com Men's Hockey Top 15 poll, a position they last held in the 1988-89 season.
In women's lacrosse, the Continentals faced a challenging matchup against No. 17 Trinity College, falling 12-8 in their final NESCAC home game of the season on April 11. Despite the loss, Hamilton's Lila Snow '29 scored to narrow the gap to one goal in the third quarter. However, Trinity responded with a series of goals that ultimately secured their victory. The defeat marked the fifth consecutive loss for Hamilton, with four of those games against ranked opponents, leaving them with a record of 4-8 overall and 2-6 in NESCAC play.
Softball struggled in a doubleheader against No. 19 Colby College, losing both games on April 11. In the first game, Hamilton tied the score at 1-1 but allowed Colby to pull away with six runs in the fifth inning, resulting in a 7-1 defeat. Kelsey Vadnais '28 had a standout performance earlier in the week, driving in the winning run in extra innings during a doubleheader sweep against SUNY Oneonta. The Continentals now hold a record of 7-18 overall and 0-10 in NESCAC play. They will look to bounce back in their upcoming games as they continue their season.