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WashU Women's Track & Field Claims National Runner-Up at NCAA Championships

The Washington University in St. Louis women's track and field team secures a national runner-up finish, while both tennis teams conclude their seasons at the NCAA Championships.

NATIONAL RUNNER-UP! No. 3 WashU Women's Track & Field Wraps Up Action At 2026 NCAA Championships

The Washington University in St. Louis women's track and field team secures a national runner-up finish, while both tennis teams conclude their seasons at the NCAA Championships.

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The Washington University in St. Louis women's track and field team concluded its season with a historic achievement, finishing as the national runner-up at the 2026 NCAA Division III Championships held in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The No. 3-ranked team, which had a strong showing throughout the meet, secured second place overall, marking a significant milestone in the program's history. On the men's side, the No. 12 team also competed at the NCAA Championships, highlighted by junior Jacob Lichtenberger's pole vault title. The men's team finished the season in a tie for 14th place with a total of 15 points.

In tennis, the No. 3 women's team experienced a bittersweet end to their season, finishing as national runners-up after a 4-1 loss to No. 4 Wesleyan in the NCAA Division III title match in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The team concluded the season with an impressive 21-4 record. Meanwhile, the men's team, ranked No. 13, saw its season come to a close in the first round of the NCAA Championships, with both senior Eric Scruggs and the doubles team of Fox/Sieben unable to advance past their initial matches.

The WashU women's golf team also made a strong impression at the NCAA Championships in Palm Desert, California, finishing fifth overall. The No. 7-ranked team recorded a tournament-low score of 277 on the final day, moving up four spots from the previous day. Their final score of 1,175 (304, 290, 304, 277) showcased a solid performance throughout the tournament, highlighting the team's competitive spirit and skill as they wrapped up the season.

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