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England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) First Team All-Conference and became the first duo to earn All-Region honors in school history with a Second Team nod from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

The achievements capped off a sensational season that saw the Lyons post their highest win total since 2017–18 and earn the number four seed in the NEWMAC playoffs.

Only one set of Wheaton teammates had ever reached the 1,000point mark before in the same season. Chris Sullivan ’93 and Will Hawkins ’93 both netted their respective 1,000th point during their junior year in the 1991–92 basketball season. They are both etched in the school’s all-time record book for scoring, with Sullivan standing as the all-time leading scorer with 1,935 points and Hawkins ranking third with 1,776.

the Olympic governing body of the sport in the United States. This grant will allow for the purchase of all necessary equipment to start a program.

“Fencing has seen immense domestic growth over the past decade-plus, increasing from less than 20,000 to over 40,000 youth participants since 2012,” said Gavin Viano, associate vice president for athletics and strategic programs, in announcing the new program.

“Wheaton is excited to partner with USA Fencing to bring this new program to our campus community. We have launched a national search for our inaugural head coach to recruit students and guide both of our new fencing teams,” Viano said.

Wheaton anticipates the first varsity season to begin during the 2024–25 academic year. The two new programs join men's and women's water polo, which were both added in August 2022.

“The college is honored for the opportunity to begin welcoming fencing studentathletes from across the nation and from around the globe to our Massachusetts campus in the months and years to come," Viano said.

—Athletics communications staff

Talent and traditions

Dance Fest 2023: Beyond All Limits in February featured hip-hop, salsa, tap, K-pop, step and multicultural dance traditions performed by TRYBE, Paraíso Latino, Tap Out Loud, KAOS and S.O.L.E.