The Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team concluded its historic 2026 season with an 8-6 loss to No. 1 Middlebury in the NCAA Championship game on May 24, marking the program's first appearance in a national title match. The Cardinals, who finished the season with a record of 19-4, advanced to the championship after a narrow 5-4 victory over No. 3 Salisbury in the semifinals, where Dylan Green '26 led the team with a hat trick. Additionally, four players earned All-American honors from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association: Izzy Weintraub '26 and Lindsey Diomede '26 were named to the First Team, while Molly Simon '26 and Addie Cummings '26 received Second and Third Team honors, respectively.
In women's tennis, the Cardinals celebrated their own historic achievement by winning the NCAA Division III National Championship on May 22. The fourth-ranked team defeated No. 3 Washington University – St. Louis 4-1, securing the title for the second time in program history. This victory was particularly notable as head coach Steph Yanosov claimed her first national title in her inaugural season at the helm. Following this triumph, Agnes Guggenheim '29 represented Wesleyan in the NCAA Division III Individual Championships, advancing to the second round after a stellar performance throughout the tournament. The Cardinals finished the season with an impressive 23-2 record, highlighting their resilience and talent throughout the year.
