Babson College women's tennis senior Matia Cristiani made history by winning the program's first NCAA singles national championship. Competing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Cristiani concluded her undefeated season with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 victory over Lia Melvin of Johns Hopkins on May 25. This triumph capped a remarkable week for Cristiani, who also advanced to the NCAA doubles final with first-year partner Sandra Sikharulidze, though they fell short in a tightly contested match against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Cristiani's achievements earned her the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III Women's Tennis Senior Player of the Year award, marking her as the second consecutive Babson player to receive this honor.
In men's tennis, head coach Michael Kopelman was recognized as the ITA Division III Men's Tennis Coach of the Year after leading the Beavers to a 19-5 record and their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Under his guidance, Babson secured the NEWMAC regular season and tournament championships, achieving notable victories including an upset of then-No. 2 Chicago. Additionally, four members of the men's tennis team earned NEWMAC Academic All-Conference honors, highlighting their commitment to both athletics and academics.
The Babson softball team celebrated academic success as well, with four players named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team. Senior Sophia Pak, junior Mia Vittozzi, and first-time honorees Lexi Sealey and Maddy DeLong were recognized for maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 while competing at a high level.
In baseball, 13 players received NEWMAC Academic All-Conference recognition, showcasing the team's dedication to their studies. Furthermore, three players earned all-region honors, with graduate student Ryan Grace leading the way as a first-team selection after an impressive season where he led the team in several offensive categories despite missing the postseason due to injury.
Lastly, the Babson women's golf team swept major awards in the Colonial Women's Golf Conference, with first-year Vanya Bansal named both Player and Rookie of the Year. Five players received All-CWGC honors, underscoring a successful inaugural season for the program. Jeff Page, the retiring head coach, was also honored as Coach of the Year, capping a remarkable chapter in Babson's athletic history.
