Yale's women's ice hockey program continues to shine under the leadership of Mark Bolding, who has been named a finalist for the Division I Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year Award by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Bolding, who previously won the award in 2022, led the Bulldogs to one of their best seasons, securing the ECAC regular-season title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. Yale's victory over Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA Regionals Semifinals marked their third-ever NCAA Tournament win.
In men's basketball, Yale's season concluded with a narrow 68-67 loss to UNCW in the NIT First Round. Despite the defeat, the Bulldogs can reflect on a successful season, finishing with a 24-7 record and an Ivy League title. Head Coach James Jones was honored as the NABC Mid-Atlantic Co-Coach of the Year, while senior Nick Townsend earned First Team accolades. Townsend, the Ivy League Player of the Year, played a pivotal role in Yale's campaign, leading the team in scoring.
On the swimming front, Caroline Riggs represented Yale at the NCAA Swimming Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. Competing in the 1650 yard freestyle, Riggs made her first NCAA appearance as the No. 34 seed after a strong performance at the Ivy League Championships. Her participation marks the first time a Yale swimmer has qualified for the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship since 2022.
These achievements underscore the depth of talent and leadership across Yale's athletic programs, setting a strong foundation for future successes.