Panthers perform nationally, internationally

One Middlebury College athlete competed at an international tournament last week, and two were honored for being the best D-III athletes in their sports earlier this week.

Cross country runner Audrey MacLean and women’s lacrosse player Caroline Adams were recognized as the top D-III athletes in their respective sports.

Middlebury College alumnus Erin Quinn retired, and Middlebury-native Todd Phelps took the reins on July 1.

The 2026 Middlebury College graduate finished her career with more draw controls than anyone in Panther women’s lacrosse history.

This title marks the Panthers’ fifth straight NCAA championship win.

The Panthers take on the Jumbos from Tufts University in their fifth straight NCAA semifinal.

Panther softball ended the 2026 season 35-10 after losing in the NCAA regional final.

The Panther softball team’s conference title makes program history.

The Middlebury College baseball team, which claimed the NESCAC title in 2024 and 2025, advanced to the NESCAC championship weekend after an eventful three-game series against Bowdoin.

The road forward likely means a third encounter this season with Tufts, who the Panthers have lost to twice this year.

The Panthers defeat the Saints 14-8 on Tuesday, April 7, in Alumni Stadium.

The Panthers were 12-7 ahead of a game against RPI on Wednesday.

Caroline Adams lines up a last-second shot that lifts the No. 2 Middlebury team over No. 4 Wesleyan.

The Panthers overtook the Jumbos 11-10 in what was a rematch of the 2025 Division III NCAA championship game.

Both the men’s and women’s Middlebury College hockey teams won close games to make the NESCAC semifinals.