In a strong showing at the NCAA Division III Championships, Advik Mareedu of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's tennis team has advanced to the singles semifinals after his opponent withdrew in the quarterfinals, tying the program record for singles wins in a season. Earlier in the tournament, Mareedu had to fight back from a deficit to win his singles match and also secured a doubles victory alongside Caleb Settles. Meanwhile, the men's tennis team faced a heartbreaking end to their season, narrowly losing 4-3 to the University of Chicago in the national championship match, despite Mareedu's victories in both singles and doubles.
The Athenas women's tennis duo of Lindsay Eisenman and Rebecca Kong delivered a remarkable performance, advancing to the NCAA Doubles Championship final after defeating the top-seeded team from Washington University (St. Louis) 6-0, 6-0 in the semifinals. They also showcased their skill in the quarterfinals with a straight-set win, demonstrating dominance throughout the tournament.
In track and field, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's team finished sixth at the NCAA Championships, highlighted by Elle Marsyla's dramatic comeback to win the national title in the 10,000 meters. Josephine Jett also excelled, breaking her own program record in the 100 hurdles to secure a second-place finish. Jett's performance included qualifying for finals in two events, contributing to a strong overall team effort.
The CMS baseball team faced a tough end to their season in the Super Regionals, where they were eliminated by Johns Hopkins after a hard-fought series. Despite Alex Henderson's record-breaking 22 home runs in a two-homer game, the Stags could not hold onto a 6-0 lead, ultimately losing 11-7 in the decisive game. Earlier in the series, the Stags had shown resilience by forcing a third game after a dramatic comeback in the first game of the series.
The week concludes with Mareedu competing in the NCAA singles semifinals and Eisenman and Kong preparing for the doubles championship final, marking a significant moment for CMS athletics as they continue to excel on the national stage.
