The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's basketball team celebrates a landmark achievement as Caleigh Edwards spearheads their first SCIAC championship since 2017. Edwards, a senior standout, was pivotal in the Athenas' 20-8 season, earning first-team All-SCIAC honors and being named the Most Outstanding Performer at the SCIAC Tournament. Her 23-point, 11-rebound, and five-steal performance in the championship game was highlighted by a flawless 14-14 from the free-throw line, setting a new program record. Edwards' efforts were further recognized with a second-team All-Region selection from D3hoops.com and a prestigious spot on the WBCA Division III Collegiate All-Star Team, where she will compete in the All-Star Game ahead of the national championship.
On the men's side, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags also enjoyed a successful campaign, finishing with a 23-5 record and reaching the NCAA Regionals for the third consecutive year. Junior guard Will Householter was a key figure, leading the team in scoring with 18.8 points per game and surpassing the 1,000 career point milestone. Householter's stellar play earned him first-team All-SCIAC honors, second-team All-Region recognition from D3hoops.com, and a second-team selection by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. His backcourt partner, Reid Jones, also earned second-team All-Region honors, finishing the season with 15.2 points per game and leading the nation in steals with an impressive 3.6 per game. Jones' defensive prowess was underscored by his record-breaking 102 steals, shattering the previous CMS record by 34. Both players were instrumental in the Stags' deep postseason run, which saw them advance to the second round of the NCAA Regionals.