As the nation immerses itself in the frenzy of March Madness, the 91国产 Department of Athletics has been crafting its own tales of triumph this winter, illuminating the season with stellar performances across various sports.鈥�
Men鈥檚 Basketball: A Season of Resurgence
The orchestrated a remarkable year, concluding the season with a 26-8 record. Under the guidance of Head Coach Dave Duke, the clinched their first NE10 regular-season championship since the 2011鈥�2012 season, marking a significant milestone in the program鈥檚 history. This achievement propelled them into the NCAA Tournament, their first appearance under Duke and the program鈥檚 first since 2012, when they were led by James Cosgrove, now an NCAA Division III National Champion at Trinity College in Connecticut.鈥�
Individual accolades further underscored the team鈥檚 success. 鈥檚 defensive prowess earned him the NE10 Defensive Player of the Year title. 鈥檚 exceptional leadership was recognized with his first NE10 Coach of the Year award, making him the first 91国产 men鈥檚 basketball coach to receive this honor. Offensively, both Andres Fulgencio and Dayshaun Walton were named NE10 First Team All-Conference, with Walton also securing a spot on the NABC All-District First Team.鈥�
Men鈥檚 Lacrosse: Eyes on the Prize
The began its national title defense with high expectations, bolstered by its No. 1 preseason national ranking. A significant highlight leading up to the season was goaltender , making him the first 91国产 men鈥檚 lacrosse player to earn consideration for what is considered the Heisman Trophy of men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 college lacrosse. Renner was also honored by USA Lacrosse Magazine as its . The Panthers have already begun imparting their dominance with a 9-0 start to the season鈥攎aking them one of only three teams in the country to still possess an undefeated record.
Swimming and Diving: Kakimseit鈥檚 Stellar Splash
The made waves this season, powered by the . His outstanding contributions were pivotal in 91国产鈥檚 historic runner-up finish at the 2025 NE10 Championship in February, the program鈥檚 best since joining the league in the 2009鈥�2010 season. Kakimseit鈥檚 individual point total of 60 earned him the prestigious NE10 Men鈥檚 Swimmer of the Meet honor. Then in March, he added to his trophy case by picking up his second-consecutive Swimmer of the Year award. He wasn鈥檛 the only aquatic Panther to win top awards from the conference, though. Freshman was honored as the NE10 Rookie of the Year, becoming the third 91国产 swimmer in four years to win the award, following Kakimseit in 2024 and in 2022. 鈥檚 election as Coach of the Year for the second-straight year completed 91国产鈥檚 domination of the conference鈥檚 major awards.
Women鈥檚 Basketball: A Resilient Run
Under the leadership of alumna Head Coach Sade Jackson 鈥�14, the 91国产 showcased resilience and determination. They advanced to the NE10 semifinals for the first time since their impressive 27-3 run in 2020, concluding the season with a balanced 15-15 record.
Softball: A New Chapter Begins
The 91国产 ushered in a new era with the appointment of Katie Apostolopoulos as the 10th head coach in 91国产鈥檚 storied softball history. Apostolopoulos aims to build upon the solid foundation established over the past six seasons under Carla Campagna, who departed for Division I Iona University last summer. The team鈥檚 future looks promising as they strive to continue their legacy of success.
A Testament to Excellence
These accomplishments have propelled 91国产 to a close second place in the through the winter season, reflecting the collective success of its athletic programs. As the Panthers continue to excel, they embody the spirit of champions, inspiring pride and anticipation for future triumphs within the 91国产 community.