Brandeis University track and field teams showcased their talent at the FIRE Invitational held at Williams College, securing two event wins that bolster their NCAA Division III Championship rankings. Sophomore Sarai Sealy continued her strong season by winning the triple jump, maintaining her #4 national ranking with a leap of 12.17 meters. In the 10,000-meter run, graduate student Shae Regan claimed victory with a time of 35:47.72, while first-year Mikaela Beeler finished closely behind in second place at 35:51.19. Both times rank among the top in Division III, just shy of NCAA qualifying marks as the season draws to a close.
In softball, the Judges concluded their season with a split against the University of Chicago. In the first game, Brandeis triumphed 7-2, thanks to a strong performance from senior Ragini Kannan, who pitched a complete game, striking out four and improving her record to 9-7. The Judges took an early lead with a two-run double from senior Bells Burdenski. However, they fell in the season finale, losing 1-0, despite Kannan's impressive outing in her final collegiate start, where she struck out three and allowed only five hits. Kannan finishes her career second all-time in strikeouts at Brandeis with 350.
On the tennis front, three Brandeis athletes are set to compete in the upcoming NCAA Division III Championships. Junior Mandy Reyes and senior Rebecca Suarez will represent the Judges in the women's doubles tournament, having achieved a 17-4 overall record this season. Sophomore Daniel Shemesh will compete in the men's singles bracket. Reyes and Suarez have demonstrated exceptional performance, reaching as high as #7 in national rankings this season.
Additionally, Brandeis baseball continues to engage with mental health initiatives through The Hidden Opponent, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting discussions around mental health in athletics, led by student-athletes from various teams. Updates on schedules for baseball, softball, and tennis are also available as the season progresses.