This Week's Features
MIT Softball Extends Winning Streak to 11 with Doubleheader Sweep
The Engineers' softball team continues its strong season, while track and field athletes shine at the Tufts Invitational.
MIT Rowing Teams Shine at Knecht Cup Regatta
Both the men's and women's rowing teams achieve podium finishes at the Knecht Cup, while baseball and lacrosse face mixed results this week.
All Stories This Week
No. 10 Men’s Track and Field Hosts Sean Collier Invitational
The No. 10 MIT men's track and field team hosted the Sean Collier Invitational on Saturday at the Sherie and Don (1961) Morrison Track at Steinbrenner Stadium. Anthony Meng posted a top ten national mark in the high jump while the Engineers won multiple events on their home track.
No. 20 Women’s Track and Field Hosts Sean Collier Invitational
The No. 20 MIT women's track and field team recorded multiple season-best marks as the Engineers hosted the Sean Collier Invitational on Saturday at the Sherie and Don (1961) Morrison Track at Steinbrenner Stadium.
Women’s Openweight Crew Tops Boston College During Saturday Racing, Retains MIT/BC Cup
The MIT women's openweight crew team captured the MIT/BC Cup for the second consecutive season as the Engineers earned a runner-up performance in the varsity eights racing against Boston College, UMass, UConn, Sacred Heart and host Holy Cross on Saturday on Lake Quinsigamond.
No. 2 Men’s Lightweight Crew Edged by No. 1 Harvard in Haines Cup
In a match up of the nation's top-two ranked crews, No. 1 Harvard defeated the No. 2 MIT men's lightweight crew team in the varsity eight race to retain the Haines Cup on Saturday on a sunny day with a slight cross/quartering headwind on the Severn River.
Southern Maine Pulls Away to Defeat Baseball, 10-2
MIT rookie Dalton Chi homered and scored a pair of runs but the University of Southern Maine scored a pair of runs in the sixth inning and four runs in the seventh inning to pull away for a 10-2 non-conference victory over the MIT baseball team on Saturday at Ed Flaherty Field.
Late Surge Helps Men’s Lacrosse Secure 20-11 Win Over Wheaton
NORTON, Mass. – A 5-1 run during the final 6:10 of regulation helped MIT thwart a comeback attempt by Wheaton College as it posted a 20-11 win in NEWMAC men's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon. Riley Pierce led all players with six goals, including two during the final stretch for the Engineers.
Big Second Half Helps No. 25 Women’s Lacrosse Defeat Coast Guard, 14-7
NEW LONDON, Conn. – In a battle of undefeated NEWMAC women's lacrosse teams, No. 25 MIT outscored the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 8-2, in the second half to pull away for a 14-7 victory on Saturday afternoon. Nina Petulla powered the Engineers with a game-high five goals to go along with four draw controls, one groundball, and one caused turnover.
Sondag Sets the Pace for No. 10 Men’s Track and Field On Opening Night of Sean Collier Invitational
Owen Sondag closed strong to win the 5000m title as No. 10 MIT men's track and field hosted Distance Night at the Sean Collier Invitational on Friday evening at the Sherie and Don (1961) Morrison Track at Steinbrenner Stadium.
Sanderson Wins 10,000m Title as No. 20 Women’s Track and Field Opens Sean Collier Invitational
Kate Sanderson won the 10,000m title as the No. 20 MIT women's track and field team hosted Distance Night at the Sean Collier Invitational on Friday at the Sherie and Don (1961) Morrison Track at Steinbrenner Stadium.
No. 25 Women's Lacrosse Defeats Wheaton, 22-6; Flusche Breaks Career Draw Controls Record
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 25 MIT scored just 42 seconds into the game and never looked back as it went on to defeat Wheaton College, 22-6, in a NEWMAC women's lacrosse game on Wednesday night. In addition to producing three goals and one assist, Gwen Flusche collected four draw controls to break the career draw controls record of 274 that was set by Kira Schott '16. Jessica Chamberlin powered the Lyons with two goals and one assist.
Baseball Tops Clark in Rain-Shortened Contest, 9-1
Eitan Moore finished a triple shy of the cycle as the MIT baseball team earned a 9-1 NEWMAC victory over Clark University on Tuesday evening at Stein Diamond on the campus of Brandeis University. Tuesday's game was called in the top of the eighth inning due to heavy rain.
Comeback Attempt Falls Short as Williams Defeats MIT, 14-13
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A four-goal run in the fourth quarter brought MIT within one with 2:36 left to play, but it would not be enough as Williams College held on for a 14-13 victory in non-conference men's lacrosse action on Tuesday night. Collin Lung amassed 16 saves for the Engineers while Nick Reich and Ryan Nagle both had hat tricks for the Ephs.
Montgomery Named NEWMAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week
MIT women's track and field senior Krystal Montgomery has been named the NEWMAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 12, 2026. The honor is the second of Montgomery's career and the first of this season.
Vien Earns NEWMAC Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week Honors
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – MIT's Pauline Vien was named the NEWMAC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 12. This is the third time she has received this award and the second this season.