Looking Back: A Recap of Spring Athletics

Ashley McDermott ’26

Executive Sports Editor

The 2026 spring semester is coming to an end, which means that the spring athletes will soon put away their cleats and hang up their jerseys. The Tripod gained insight into the spring season’s conclusion from some of the captains, and has collected results from the past week to celebrate the teams and their achievements. 

The Men’s Baseball team currently stands with 21 wins and only seven losses, collecting their past three wins in a series against the Colby College Mules. The Baseball team made their way into the top of the East Division from this win, as it was the first game in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) series. They will play a home game on Tuesday, April 21 at the Murren Family Field against Amherst College at 6 pm.

The Women’s Softball snagged some victories during NESCAC play, most recently on Saturday, April 18, against Amherst College in a home double-header. This placed the team at a 7-5 record in NESCAC play. The team will return this Saturday, April 25, at a home double header at noon on the softball field, against Bowdoin College.

The Men’s Golf Team has returned from the fall with some high rankings. From the Trinity Invitational on April 4 and 5, the team placed at second and third out of 14 teams. The team made it to the podium at the Tim Brown Invitational, placing third out of 17 teams. Most recently, the golfers ended the Farmingdale State Spring Invitational in eighth place out of 16 teams. Next, the team will go on to compete in the NESCAC Championship this Friday, April 24, at the Hopyard Golf Club.

The Women’s Golf Team had major success this past weekend, finishing in first place at the UHart/Trinity Invitational. The two day event held a new record for Trinity in the first round on Saturday, with first-year CC Kaplan being the first player in program history to finish under par. Their next tournament will kick off on May 1, at the Taconic Golf Club for the NESCAC Championship. 

The Men’s Lacrosse Team earned a NESCAC win this past weekend against Colby College. This matchup gave the team the chance to rally against the Mules, who in the last quarter tied the game at 10-10. The Bantams responded with three points, settling a win for Trinity. The victory picked up momentum for the Bantams after a challenging season, pushing the players forward into their game on Wednesday, April 22 at Amherst College.

The Women’s Lacrosse Team currently sits at an overall 10-4, and set themselves up with two NESCAC wins the past two weekends, against Hamilton College and then more recently Colby College. From the game against the Colby College Mules, captains Grace Denious and Kaeley Zito each ended the game with their own hat tricks, closing the game at 12-7. The team will take on Amherst College Mammoths on Wednesday, April 22, at home on the Robin L. Sheppard Field. Captains of the Women’s Team, Grace Denious, Kaeley Zito, and Sam Hark, told the Tripod, “The ’26 season for the women’s lacrosse team has been nothing but exciting! Having a winning record in the NESCAC conference, and after a big win against Colby this past Saturday, we are looking forward to finishing out the regular season strong!”

The Men’s Rowing Team completed the Remley Cup race this past Saturday, April 18, in first place. They are ranked number 1 in the New England Region. The team shows promise to reclaim the national title from 2025, and will race again May 2, at Lake Quinsigamond in the New England Rowing Championships. 

The number one Women’s Rowing Team also saw success in their most recent race against Williams and Wesleyan, with their 1V boat in second place and their 2V boat in first place. The rowers will return May 2, also at Lake Quinsigamond for the New England Rowing Championships.

The Men’s Tennis Team has had ups and down this past season, but notably defeated the Connecticut College Camels in a shut out earlier this month. The Bantams led across all doubles matches, and had a 1-0 lead in singles. The Women’s Tennis Team has also faced challenges this season, but will host Wheaton College this Sunday, April 26, for their Senior Day on the Paul Assaiante Tennis Courts.

The Men and Women’s Track and Field team hosted the Trinity Invitational this past Saturday. The Men’s Team earned 17 top ten finishes, two of which were first place victories, while the Women’s Team snagged 21 top ten finishes, eight of which were in the top three. The teams will compete in the NESCAC Championship this weekend, April 25 and April 26, in Hadley, Massachusetts. 

Each team has given their all this season, and has continued to reach new heights before the semester wraps up. With just a few weeks left, these Bantams will conclude the 2026 athletic season with drive and focus.