The Connecticut College Department of Athletics held a celebration on May 6 to recognize student-athletes and teams for their national accomplishments during the 2025-26 academic year.
The event highlighted the achievements of Sofia Tavarez from women’s basketball; Max Haberman from men’s soccer; Carrick Shea, Evan Lyons, and Julian Carlson from men’s swimming and diving; as well as Grace McDonough, Blessing Kieh, and the entire women’s track and field team. These individuals were recognized for excelling at the national level while representing Connecticut College.
Director of Athletics Mo White welcomed attendees before coaches introduced each honored athlete or team. Tavarez was acknowledged for leading her basketball team in scoring during her first season, earning both NESCAC and D3hoops.com Region I Rookie of the Year honors. She became the program’s first All-NESCAC recipient since 2019 after helping her team reach the NESCAC Championship.
Haberman led men’s soccer to the NESCAC Championship title game and into the third round of the NCAA Championship. He was named NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year, scored four goals with one assist, and received All-America honors for his performance.
In swimming and diving, Shea won a national title in the 200 breaststroke at NCAA Championships—the sixth such title in program history—and earned All-America recognition in four events while breaking school records. Lyons finished fifth nationally in the 1,650 freestyle at NCAA Championships to earn First Team All-America status. Carlson secured fourth place nationally in his event as a first-year collegiate swimmer.
McDonough led women’s cross country to its highest-ever finish at NCAA Championships by placing thirteenth individually—earning her own All-America honor—and also finished second at NESCACs. On track, Kieh claimed conference titles in sprint events before winning two New England titles within a week.
Head coach Ned Bishop’s women’s track & field squad was celebrated for winning their second New England Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship by posting five individual wins over two days—a feat last achieved by Connecticut College women’s track & field back in 1989.
