The latest installment of Bear Beats highlights last week's performances in various sports and previews upcoming competitions. Notable outcomes include No. 6 WashU Softball dropping their opener to No. 19 CWRU, while No. 10 Women's Swimming and Diving achieved multiple top finishes at the NCAA Championships. Baseball successfully swept a four-game series against Gustavus Adolphus. This week, teams prepare for significant matches, including women's tennis at the University of Mary Washington and a home series for softball against Chicago.

By the Numbers
  • No. 10 WashU Women's Swimming and Diving set a new program record in the 200 Free Relay.
  • No. 12 WashU Baseball captured a four-game series sweep over Gustavus Adolphus.
State of Play
  • Women's Tennis is preparing for matches against No. 34 Mary Washington, No. 11 Carnegie Mellon, and No. 13 Johns Hopkins.
  • Softball returns home for a series against Chicago, featuring special Pride and Hidden Opponent games.
What's Next

Upcoming matches include women's tennis matches on March 27-29, a home softball series against Chicago, and the WashU Distance Carnival and Invite for track and field on March 26-28.

Bottom Line

As sports events ramp up, continued support from alumni and fans is crucial to empower WashU's student-athletes and maintain their competitive edge in national rankings.