This Week's Features
Wesleyan Women's Lacrosse Dominates Williams in NESCAC Quarterfinals
The Wesleyan women's lacrosse team advances to the NESCAC semifinals after a commanding victory over Williams, while the men's team and softball also compete this week.
Wesleyan Women's Tennis Secures Top Seed in NESCAC
The Cardinals finish the regular season undefeated in conference play, while track and field athletes shine at the NESCAC Championship.
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Baseball Knocked from NESCAC Tournament in Quarterfinal Doubleheader Split with Trinity
After winning game one of Saturday afternoon's doubleheader 7-1, the Wesleyan University baseball team was knocked from the NESCAC Championship as Trinity College cleared a 12-2 victory in game two to win the quarterfinal series 2-1 from DeBenedetto Stadium.
Alexandra Simon Wins Steeplechase at New England DIII Championship
Alexandra Simon '27 of the Wesleyan women's track and field team had a standout performance at the 2026 New England DIII Championships on Saturday afternoon, winning the steeplechase as Wesleyan placed 12th out of 38 teams at Springfield College's Blake Track.
Men’s Track & Field New England DIII Championship Runners-Up
It was an all-star performance for the Wesleyan men's track and field team on Saturday afternoon, finishing second of 34 teams at the New England DIII Championships while walking away with three event champions and a new school record from the Blake Track at Springfield College.
Cardinals Narrowly Escape Amherst, 4-3, in NESCAC Semifinal Triumph
The Wesleyan women's tennis team will play for a sixth NESCAC Championship crown as they enter the tournament finals for a seventh consecutive season following a heroic performance by freshman Mariia Kornilova on Saturday afternoon, downing #4 Amherst College in a 4-3 victory at Middlebury College.
No. 6 Women’s Crew Competes at the New England Championships
The No. 6 Wesleyan women's crew team took part in the New England Championships on Saturday out on Lake Quinsigamond.
No. 2 Men’s Crew Varsity 8 Finishes Runner-Up at New England Championships
The No. 2 Wesleyan men's crew team saw all four of their varsity 8 boats place Top 3 in their respective races, with the Varsity 8 boat finishing as the runner-up on Saturday at the New England Championships on Lake Quinsigamond. This marks the third straight season the Cardinals' top boat has finished either runner-up or in first place at the New England Championships.
Softball Swept by Middlebury in Regular Season Finale
The Wesleyan softball team was swept by Middlebury in a Saturday doubleheader, taking a 9-1 defeat in six innings in game one and a 9-4 lose in game two. The Cardinals (18-17, 7-11 NESCAC) have clinched the #8 seed for the NESCAC Tournament and await news of their Quarterfinal opponent on Sunday night.
Baseball Drops NESCAC Quarterfinal Opener to Trinity, 11-3
A strong start for the Wesleyan University baseball team fell in the bottom half of the game following four runs by Trinity College in the sixth inning of the NESCAC Championship quarterfinal, ending in an 11-3 loss for Wesleyan on Friday afternoon from DiBenedetto Stadium.
#1 Wesleyan Sweeps #8 Colby to Advance to NESCAC Semifinal
For the second year in a row, the Wesleyan women's tennis team swept Colby College in the NESCAC Championship quarterfinal, boasting a 4-0 finish on Friday morning as the top-seeded team in the NESCAC.
Paul Named Most Outstanding as Three Earn All-NESCAC
After showing out in one of the most dominate performances of his career, Wesleyan men's track and field sophomore Steve Paul was named the 2026 NESCAC Sabasteanski Award winner as the most outstanding performer at the NESCAC Championships as announced by the conference office on Friday, May 1. Paul, Reese Connors, and Dylan Cote all take home All-NESCAC honors.
Four Cardinals Named Second Team All-NESCAC
Four members of the Wesleyan men's lacrosse team made it onto the All-NESCAC Second Team, as announced by the league office on Thursday morning. Making the list from Wesleyan is Ben Burns '26, Charlie Wilmot '26, Will Miller '26, and James Bailey '26.
Baseball Falls to Nichols, 7-1, in Regular Season Finale
The regular season finale for the Wesleyan University baseball team ended in a road loss to Nichols College on Wednesday evening, the 7-1 defeat running nine innings as Wesleyan was led by senior James Marsden.
Lennon Breaks Home Run Record, Palmer Joins 100-Hit Club in Wednesday Split at WestConn
An eventful Wednesday night saw multiple milestones reached and team records broken as the Wesleyan softball team split with WestConn, winning game one 6-2 and falling in game two 11-8. The Cardinals move to 18-15 on the season while the Wolves are 11-25.