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Softball splits series with Amherst as playoffs approach

By Theo Maniatis | April 30, 2026

The 26–7 Middlebury softball team split a two-game series against Amherst last weekend. The Panthers have cooled off recently ahead of the playoffs, following a blistering start to the season. 

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Joyriding: Middlebury College cycling

By Simon Schmieder | April 30, 2026

In Tamar Mayer Professor of Geography Peter Nelson’s ‘Rural Geography’ course last fall, each Monday began with the same question: Did you do anything rural this weekend? Some students shared stories of apple picking, others recapped camping trips, and one at the start of one class that semester, ...

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Women’s lacrosse team extends unbeaten streak against Hamilton

By Thie Harthono | April 23, 2026

The Middlebury women’s lacrosse team breezed by Hamilton at home on Wednesday April 15. The dominant 17-3 win is proof of the Panthers’ top form as they enter the final stretch of the regular season, with just two remaining matchups before the NESCAC tournament. 

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Middlebury baseball eyes playoffs with sweep of Wesleyan

By Theo Maniatis | April 23, 2026

Middlebury men’s baseball struggled the past two weeks, losing series to both Amherst and Hamilton. Playoff hopes hung in the balance, and something had to be done. On the second floor of Proctor Dining Hall, the team’s small cohort of juniors and seniors met to inspire an end to the skid. Then ...

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On the move: Meg Simon ’26 receives Hockey Humanitarian award

By Simon Schmieder | April 23, 2026

With her dad playing professional hockey, Meg Simon ’26 moved over 50 times growing up. Between trade deals and being called up to the NHL, Simon’s mom made sure the family always followed along. “It was really important to my mom that we moved as a unit,” Simon explained— a luxury that many ...

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Middlebury men’s golf falls at Dr Tim Brown Invitational

By Kanan Clifford | April 16, 2026

Middlebury men’s golf continued its spring season with a 12th-place finish at the Dr Tim Brown Invitational, held in frigid Ballston Spa, NY, last weekend.  On Saturday, the Panthers struggled to a +30 clip, with a whopping seven doubles or worse, and only five birdies. Sunday brought with it ...

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Women's tennis sweeps Trinity at home

By Thie Harthono | April 16, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, the #12 Middlebury women's tennis team took care of business at home, sweeping Trinity 7-0 inside an empty Nelson Recreation Center. The win was Middlebury’s 13th against Trinity. With the victory, the Panthers remain undefeated against the Bantams. Saturday’s result also ...

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Tapped-in: track & field multis

By Simon Schmieder | April 16, 2026

Jack of all trades, master of some — in a sport where good “multis” are few and far between, the Middlebury track & field program has had a unique few seasons. Emily Rubio ’26 and Caleb Smith ’27 have represented the Panthers on the NCAA stage a combined seven times in the multi-sport ...

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After strong start to the season, Middlebury baseball drops series to Amherst

By Theodore Maniatis | April 9, 2026

After a barnstorming start to the season, Middlebury men’s baseball dropped a three-game series to conference rival Amherst over the weekend, bringing their record to 12–7. On Friday, Middlebury walked it off in a thriller, but Amherst sailed to two wins over the next day’s doubleheader.  ...

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Williams downs Middlebury men’s tennis 6–1

By Victor Korte and Simon Schmieder | April 9, 2026

Walking closer to Middlebury’s new outdoor tennis courts last weekend, the sound of tennis balls pinging off rackets and chants of “Let’s go Midd!” occasionally ripped through the quiet but surprisingly pleasant April air. 

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Excellence, purpose and an end to 41 years at Middlebury: a conversation with Director of Athletics Erin Quinn ’86

By Simon Schmieder | April 9, 2026

Unlike the Davis Family Library, BiHall and Kenyon Arena, fraternities existed on campus when Erin Quinn ’86 began coaching at Middlebury. Quinn has since overlapped with six college presidents, and in his time as Athletic Director alone, Middlebury has earned 69 NESCAC team titles, 19 NCAA team championships ...

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Middlebury Women’s lacrosse beats Trinity, remains undefeated

By Thie Harthono | March 19, 2026

The Middlebury women's lacrosse team defeated #24 Trinity College 10-4 on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Peter Kohn Field. With the win, the Panthers maintain their spot at the top of the national rankings and improve their record to 5–0.

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Middlebury baseball dispatches Castleton 7-0

By Theo Maniatis | March 19, 2026

As winter clings on in Vermont, Middlebury men’s baseball brushed past Vermont State University Castleton, 7-0, last Sunday, bringing their record to 6–2. Hank Lloyd ’29 threw six scoreless innings, and Henry Ayers ’29 had three hits, his batting average dipping slightly to .680. 

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Middlebury ski programs claim seventh at NCAA Championships

By Victor Korte and Simon Schmieder | March 19, 2026

After a successful Winter Carnival, Middlebury’s skiers travelled to Utah to compete in the NCAA Skiing Championship. The event lasted four days and included the Giant Slalom and Slalom for Alpine, and the 7.5k Individual Classic and 20k Mass Start for Nordic skiing. Middlebury finished seventh overall ...

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