Washington University in St. Louis made significant waves at the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis, particularly through the standout performances of its men's swimming and diving team. First-year swimmer Parker Chan was a revelation, setting a new program record in the 1,650 freestyle with a time of 15:16.55, earning him a second-place finish and All-America honors. Chan's success was part of a broader team effort that saw the Bears finish 10th overall with 122 points. Junior Marco Minai also shone, securing a third-place finish in the 400 IM with a record-setting time of 3:50.81. Earlier in the week, Chan had claimed second place in the 500 freestyle, while Minai posted a fourth-place finish in the 200 IM, further cementing their All-America statuses. The men's team demonstrated depth with multiple top-eight finishes, including a third-place in the 200 butterfly by Minai and an eighth-place by Chan.
The women's swimming and diving team, ranked 10th nationally, also had a commendable showing, finishing 13th overall with 98 points. Junior Shanze Karimi earned All-America honors with a seventh-place finish in the 3-meter diving. The team set a new program record in the 200 freestyle relay and saw strong individual performances, including Hannah Lee's fifth-place finish in the 100 breaststroke, which also set a new program record. The Bears' efforts across various events underscored their competitive presence on the national stage.
In women's basketball, junior Lexy Harris continued to garner accolades, being named a D3hoops.com Second Team All-American. This honor follows her WBCA Honorable Mention All-America selection and her status as a finalist for the 2026 Jostens Trophy. Harris, who averaged 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, has been a pivotal figure for the Bears, leading them to the Sweet 16 this season. Her achievements include surpassing the 1,000 career points milestone, ranking ninth in program history with 1,324 points.
