Brandeis University baseball players Danny Tambascia and Ben Kuja have been named to the 2026 All-Region teams, with both earning second-team All-Region II honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association. Tambascia, a sophomore first baseman from Newton, Massachusetts, led the Judges with a .383 batting average, 10 doubles, and 37 runs batted in, while also tying for the team lead in triples and ranking among the top hitters in the University Athletic Association (UAA). His impressive performance included a .594 slugging percentage and a .497 on-base percentage, contributing to a 1.091 OPS. Kuja, a third baseman from Madison, Connecticut, also made significant contributions to the team, having previously been named a first-team All-UAA selection.
In softball, five members of the Brandeis team have been honored by the College Sports Communicators as part of the 2026 Division III Academic All-District teams. This recognition highlights the players' achievements both on the field and in the classroom, underscoring the program's commitment to academic excellence. The names of the honorees were not disclosed in the announcement, but their inclusion reflects the high standards set by the Brandeis softball program.
In administrative news, Brandeis has promoted Derek Jenesky and Julie Mizraji to Assistant Athletic Director positions. Jenesky, who has been with the department for eight years, will oversee facilities and game day operations, while Mizraji, in her 12th year, will manage internal operations, including scheduling and staffing. These promotions indicate a commitment to strengthening the athletic department's infrastructure as it moves forward into the next academic year.