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Sport Shorts: This Week in MIT Athletics

MIT Softball Showcases Resiliency and Talent at NCAA Bangor Regional


The MIT softball team delivered a thrilling, high-energy performance at the NCAA Bangor Regional, showcasing their trademark resilience against elite competition. The Engineers kicked off the tournament in style, staging a spectacular comeback from an early deficit to defeat Colby College 7-2 behind a clutch five-run fourth inning. They carried that powerful momentum into the winner's bracket on Friday, where Arianna Kumar drove in four runs to anchor a dominant 9-3 victory over Endicott. This stellar play positioned MIT just one win away from a Super Regional berth heading into a highly competitive Championship Sunday. While Colby ultimately fought back to capture the regional title with 9-2 and 8-5 victories, the Engineers battled hard until the final out, launching a spirited seventh-inning rally in the finale. Highlighting their outstanding weekend, standout stars Arianna Kumar, Ava Ladd, and Delaney Benevides earned well-deserved selections to the All-Tournament Team to cap off a proud regional run.

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Upcoming Schedule

A look ahead to upcoming action for the Engineers!

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Championship Update:


Sailing

  • MIT is competing in the finals of the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's Fleet Race National Championship in Tampa, which conclude today (Monday, May 18).Check out the schedule for final results.
  • The Engineers will also compete in the ICSA Open Fleet Race National Championship Tuesday through Friday in Tampa. The semifinal rounds will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday with the advancing teams competing in the finals on Thursday and Friday. Check out the schedule for updated information as the week progresses.
     

Women's Tennis

  • Saina Deshpande will represent MIT in the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Singles Championship beginning Friday at Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga. Check out the schedule for updated information as the week progresses.


Men's Track and Field

  • MIT will compete in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship Thursday through Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Check out the schedule for updated information as the week progresses.


Women's Track and Field

  • MIT will compete in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship Thursday through Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Check out the schedule for updated information as the week progresses. 

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