The men’s and women’s track and field teams celebrated their seniors at the final home meet of the season. While the April 20 meet was not scored, the teams reported many personal records (PRs) and high spirits heading into the NESCAC championships at Tufts University this coming weekend.
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By Brooke Friberg | April 25, 2024Women’s lacrosse undefeated in yet another stellar season
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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.
Women’s lacrosse starts the season strong with three consecutive wins
By Gavin Thomsen | March 14, 2024The Panthers prevailed again at Babson the following day, marking Middlebury’s 30th straight win in a streak dating back to May of 2022. The Panthers rattled off 10 unanswered goals during the first and second quarters to propel them to an 18–5 victory over the Beavers. Throughout the game, Rowley ...
Women’s hockey wins NESCAC Championship, advances to NCAA Tournament
By Jonathan Buchholz | March 7, 2024On Saturday, March 2, the Middlebury women’s hockey team bested Hamilton College in a stunning 4–0 shutout to win the NESCAC Tournament. While the margin of victory came as a surprise, the lockdown defense the team played was but another example of the way they have played all season.
Spring sports preview
By Lexi Linafelter, Charles Crounse and Jack Mcguire | March 7, 2024The snow is melting, the ice is thawing and students are busily hurrying to and from midterms. Spring has arrived at Middlebury, and with it comes the return of Middlebury’s spring sports teams. In this edition of team previews, we take a look at all the Panthers in action this spring — athletes ...
Men’s basketball falls to Tufts University in NESCAC Tournament
By Jonathan Buchholz | February 29, 2024It was a year of growth for the Middlebury men’s basketball team. After a stellar 2022-23 campaign which saw them advance to the second round of the national tournament, the team endured a dip in form as they bowed out to Tufts University in the first round of NESCAC play this year. Despite matching ...
Panthers take third place in EISA Championships with impressive showing at Middlebury Carnival
By Lexi Linafelter | February 29, 2024Amidst the excitement of an electric home atmosphere, Middlebury tallied 739 total points in the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) Championship this weekend, securing third place behind University of Vermont and Dartmouth College to conclude the regular season. The alpine and nordic races ...