TICKETS PUNCHED

Earlier this week, two teams earned NCAA Tournament bids and hosting rights. On Sunday night, it was announced that field hockey (13–4; 7–3 NESCAC) will host a DIII regional for the first time since 2015. In the final NPI ranking, the Polar Bears were ranked No. 3 in the nation, and the team will host Amherst College (10–7; 4–6 NESCAC) tomorrow at 11 a.m. on Ryan Field. On Monday morning, men’s soccer (8–3–5; 5–2–3 NESCAC) was selected to host first and second round NCAA Tournament games this weekend. The Polar Bears will open tournament play against Thomas College (12–3–1) tomorrow at 11 a.m., and the winner of the match will play the winner of St. Lawrence University (11–2-4) vs. Neumann University (14–3–2) on Sunday at 1 p.m.

SUPER SAILOR

At the ICSA Singlehand Nationals, Rebecca Schill ’27 concluded her dominant fall campaign with a remarkable seventh-place finish. Schill competed against 17 of the nation’s most elite collegiate sailors and performed consistently incredibly across the 14-race championship series, coming in no worse than eighth place in every single race. In spite of cold weather and windy conditions, Schill finished only ten points shy of third place, staying in contention for a podium finish throughout the championship. As a sophomore in the fall of 2024, Schill finished 14th at the ICSA Singlehand Nationals, making her performance this year representative of her impressive growth over the last couple of years. Schill’s standout fall finish cemented her as one of the country’s top college skippers.

AWARD-WINNER

Tim Gilbride, former men’s basketball head coach, received the 2026 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III Outstanding Service Award. The award celebrates individuals who shaped the sport of DIII basketball through their leadership, service and commitment to the game. Gilbride was the Polar Bears’ head coach for a remarkable 35 seasons and took them to the postseason 20 times. Additionally, Gilbride coached 54 players who received All-State, All-NESCAC, All-New England or All-American recognition. Beyond his impact on the team, Gilbride reshaped the school’s athletics as the Assistant Athletic Director for Coach Development, making him a truly notable figure in the history of DIII basketball.