WashU still maintains a slim lead over the rest of the University Athletic Association (UAA) with a 4-2 conference record. Although recently, the Bears have had their mix of ups and downs as they have lost two of their last three games. 

The Bears came into this matchup as unequivocal favorites, having won their last four games against the Big Blue by an average margin of almost fifty points. Still, with the regular season winding down and playoff hopes on the line, WashU had little room for complacency.

Two Bears placed in the top 10 at the conference meet, with sophomore Lucinda Laughlin earning First-Team All-UAA honors for her fifth-place finish and first-year Max Sudrzynski finishing 10th for Second-Team All-UAA honors.

The No. 5 WashU women’s golf team placed sixth with a combined two-day score of 36 over par at the Historic Triangle Invitational on Oct. 20-21. After a strong third-place performance at the Hollins Cup on Oct. 12-14, WashU looked to continue its momentum heading into the last tournament of the fall season. 

Clinching the championship this weekend was no easy feat. The Bears’ match against No. 22 New York University proved to be one of their most challenging games this season.

The Bears’ “we will” mentality is just one example of their commitment to developing a strong team culture and winning key games. In head coach Lisa Stone’s second year as head coach, the Bears now seek to put Stone’s playbook into practice – and get back to playing playoff basketball.

With the two wins, WashU’s conference slate is complete. They are second in the UAA standings with a 5-2 conference record and have three weeks of preparation ahead of the UAA championships on Nov. 15. 

Despite a streak-snapping loss against the University of Rochester on Oct. 24, the Bears delivered a massive win on the road against No. 4 Emory University on Oct. 26. 

This year, heartbreak struck again. Even though it had the ball with seconds left in prime field position, WashU lost to Wheaton for the sixth consecutive time, falling 28-24. 

The Bears faced two of the UAA’s best on Oct. 24 and Oct. 26, getting crucial road wins over Rochester and No. 1 Emory University. With the victory, WashU returns to the No. 1 ranking in Division III — a spot it has held in 11 of the 17 United Soccer Coaches polls taken since the start of the 2024 season.