Hamilton College secured eighth place in the consolation final and 16th overall in the women's 200-yard freestyle relay at the 2026 NCAA Division III Championships. The team clocked a time of 1:34.14 in the finals after setting a record of 1:33.65 in the prelims. Members of the relay included Carolyn Miner, Jade Matthias, Paige Wielgus, and Chloe Lan. This achievement marks Hamilton's third top-16 finish in the event in four years. Additionally, Matthew Chang and Jade Matthias made their national championship debuts in individual events.

By the Numbers
  • Hamilton's women's 200-yard freestyle relay time in prelims: 1:33.65 (team record)
  • Matthew Chang finished 43rd in the men's 100-yard butterfly with a time of 50.19 seconds.
  • Jade Matthias placed 31st in the women's 100 fly with a personal best of 56.35 seconds.
  • Charlotte Sorensen finished 19th in the women's 400 individual medley with a time of 4:28.91.
Yes, But

Despite strong individual performances, Hamilton narrowly missed out on finals placements in several events, highlighting the competitive pressure at the championships. For instance, Sorensen missed qualifying for the finals by under a second in her event.

State of Play
  • Matthew Chang is seeded 14th in the men's 100 backstroke with a record time of 48.07 seconds.
  • Jade Matthias is also seeded 14th in the women's 100 back with a time of 55.61 seconds.
  • Preliminary heats are set to begin at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. on March 20.
What's Next

Hamilton's competitors will aim to exceed their previous performances as they move into the next day of events, particularly with Chang and Matthias both seeded 14th in their respective backstroke events.

Bottom Line

The Continentals delivered strong showings at the NCAA Championships, showcasing impressive teamwork and individual achievements. As they head into subsequent events, maintaining momentum and striving for personal bests could lead to even stronger outcomes.