This past weekend, the Middlebury men’s tennis team competed in the NESCAC championship as the top seed and two-time defending champions. After handily defeating Trinity College 5–0 in the first round, the Panthers narrowly lost to eventual winners Bowdoin College 4–5 in the semifinals.
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Audrey MacLean ’27 secures NESCAC Rookie of the Year
By Josh Rosenstein | May 9, 2024Women’s track wins third straight NESCAC Championship
By Jack Mcguire | May 2, 2024Track and field team celebrates its seniors, gears up for NESCACs
By Charlie Keohane | April 25, 2024Latest stories
Women’s golf hits the ground running in first two competitions of spring season
By Brooke Friberg | April 25, 2024The women’s golf team traveled to Cortland, N.Y. to compete in the Martin and Wallace Invitational, hosted by SUNY Cortland. Despite the first day, April 13, of the tournament being canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Panthers demonstrated resilience throughout the weekend. The team ...
Seven Questions with Abby Jankowski ’25, softball
By Brooke Friberg | April 25, 2024Abby Jankowski ’25, originally from Methuen, Mass., is a pitcher for the Middlebury Softball team. Jankowski was named an Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association All-American Scholar Athlete in 2022 and 2023, and a member of the NESCAC All-Academic team in 2023.
Women’s lacrosse undefeated in yet another stellar season
By Jack Mcguire | April 18, 2024The women’s lacrosse team is dominating this season in their quest for a third straight NCAA Championship. The team is 13–0 this season and 8–0 in conference play. It is also currently on a four game win streak that dates back to May 15, 2022.
Amateur vs. Athlete: Batting practice with recent NESCAC Player of the Week
By Lexi Linafelter | April 18, 2024Welcome to Amateur vs. Athlete: a column where we, lowly sports writers of The Campus and fans of our beloved Middlebury Panthers sports teams, delve into the mind of an in-season varsity athlete by challenging them to a one-on-one competition in their craft.
New fields, amenities unveiled for baseball and softball amidst strong strong at-home streaks
By Charles Crounse | April 18, 2024Middlebury unveiled the latest addition to its athletic facilities on Sunday, April 7, as the baseball and softball teams gathered to celebrate their newly renovated, $2.8 million fields. The ceremony was attended by players, coaches, parents and donors ahead of the teams’ games.
Spring sports update
By Charles Crounse | April 11, 2024April has arrived, which means the semester is running toward the finish line, and with it, Middlebury’s spring sports teams are arriving at a critical point as they approach the postseason. Since our season preview edition of The Campus on March 7, nearly every spring team has been in action.
Women’s tennis holds 4–0 streak in NESCAC
By Lizzy Lawrence | April 11, 2024Despite last week’s snowfall, the 2024 spring athletic season is in full swing, and the Middlebury women’s tennis team is here to prove it. The Panthers are acing the competition, currently holding a 4–0 record and #2 standing within the NESCAC.
Ceglarski named Head Coach of men’s hockey, strives to restore program to prominence
By Ethan Vashel | April 11, 2024The Middlebury men’s hockey team has a rich tradition of success, with eight national titles, eight NESCAC championships and 47 All-American selections on its resumé. Despite these accolades, the Panthers have struggled in recent history. The team has not had a winning record since the 2012-13 season, ...
Players, coaches, community: insights into the world of varsity assistant coaches
By Gavin Randolph | April 4, 2024To be an assistant coach requires a unique skillset: interpersonal skills, an ambition for impact and little desire for recognition. Assistant coaches play critical roles in the success of their teams, yet often get less appreciation for the mentorship and value they provide.
Athletic photographer Will Costello captures dominance through his lens
By Jack Mcguire | April 4, 2024In recent years, Middlebury athletics has dominated its competition. Since the fall of 2019 Middlebury sports teams have won 17 NESCAC Championships and seven National Championships. Most of this dominance has been recorded and preserved by one man: Middlebury athletic photographer Will Costello.
Women’s track and field 4x400 relay competes at NCAA Championships
By Charles Crounse | March 14, 2024The 4x400 relay of the women’s track and field team, composed of Michelle Louie ’24, Anna Krouse ’25.5, Lily Bulczynski ’26 and Mary Elliot ’26, competed in the NCAA Championships this past weekend in Virginia Beach, Va. The team entered the race as the #12 seed and finished in the same spot ...
Amateur vs. Athlete: Taking on women’s track & field in transition season
By Lexi Linafelter | March 14, 2024Welcome to Amateur vs. Athlete: a column where we, lowly sports writers of The Campus and fans of our beloved Middlebury Panthers sports teams, delve into the mind of an in-season varsity athlete by challenging them to a one-on-one competition in their craft.
Women’s squash coach Mark Lewis named NESCAC Coach of the Year
By Brooke Friberg | March 14, 2024After leading the Middlebury women’s squash team to their highest winning season since 2015 and to the NESCAC tournament and Kurtz Cup Semifinals, Head Coach Mark Lewis was voted the NESCAC Coach of the Year by his league peers. Lewis was given the honor on March 5, marking the third time he has won ...
Middlebury women’s hockey punches ticket to NCAA semifinals
By Jonathan Buchholz | March 14, 2024The Middlebury women’s ice hockey team is moving on to the NCAA semifinals. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Panthers beat Western New England University 8–0, and in the quarterfinals, the team topped Plattsburgh State 2–0.