The University of Chicago men's swimming and diving team concluded a remarkable performance at the 2026 NCAA Championships, finishing third overall. The Maroons captured multiple national titles and set new records, with standout performances from Cooper Costello, who dominated the 200 butterfly and 100 butterfly, breaking his own NCAA record. The 200 freestyle relay team, featuring Costello, Rylan Kruep, Igor Benderskii, and John Butler, edged out competitors to win a national title. The team also excelled in the 400 freestyle relay, securing another championship. Freshmen David Gutin and Ethan Taylor contributed significantly with top finishes in their respective events, while Butler's third-place in the 100 freestyle and a new school record in the 50 freestyle added to the team's accolades.
On the women's side, the University of Chicago women's swimming and diving team finished seventh at the NCAA Championships, marking their second consecutive top-eight finish. The squad was led by Alexandra Milisavljevic, who set a new school record in the 1,000 freestyle, and Alicia Soosai, who broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke. The women's relay teams also impressed, with the 200 medley relay setting a new school record and the 400 freestyle relay earning a top-ten finish. Divers Lilia Atanda and Veronica Fong excelled on the 3-meter board, both securing spots in the championship final.
The University of Chicago women's lacrosse team, ranked 18th, returned to form with a commanding 19-6 victory over the College of Saint Benedict. After suffering consecutive losses to top-ranked teams Tufts and MIT, the Maroons started strong with five unanswered goals. Avery Song and Charlotte Semlies led the scoring, with Song completing a hat trick early in the match. The team maintained their momentum throughout, with contributions from Peyton McGuire, Sora Choi, and others, securing a decisive win.
The men's basketball team saw its season conclude in the Elite Eight with an 81-73 loss to fifth-ranked Mary Washington. Despite an early lead, the Maroons were unable to recover from a significant first-half deficit. Daniel Cochran and Nick Roper provided key plays to narrow the gap, but Mary Washington's consistent responses kept Chicago at bay, ending their tournament run.
