Navy's Hudson Poirier and Wenqing Tang clinched the 2026 U.S. Intercollegiate Doubles Championship by defeating teammates Christian Graziano and Johan Hodgson in a thrilling final. The match ended with scores of 15-6, 15-14, and 15-11, marking the eighth doubles title for Navy and the first for both Poirier and Tang. The two-day championship featured eight teams, with Navy fielding three. Poirier and Tang's journey included a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Cornell before progressing to the finals due to a medical default by Princeton. This championship continues Navy's strong tradition in collegiate squash, with their teams frequently reaching the final rounds.

By the Numbers
  • Poirier and Tang won the championship with scores of 15-6, 15-14, and 15-11.
  • Navy has won eight doubles championships, including six from 2013 to 2019.
State of Play
  • Navy has appeared in the finals of 11 of the last 14 doubles championships.
  • Three Navy teams participated in this year's tournament.
What's Next

Poirier and Tang will have their championship banner raised at the Prager Family Squash Facility, solidifying their legacy at Navy squash. Anticipation grows for future seasons as the Mids continue to field competitive teams.

Bottom Line

Navy's success in squash showcases their dominance in collegiate sports, with Poirier and Tang's victory adding to a celebrated history. The continued excellence of Navy's squash program positions them as perennial contenders in future championships.