Trump hosts Denison University championship athletes at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
President Donald Trump invited Denison University student athletes to the White House on July 21 to honor their NCAA Division III championship victories during the 2025-26 academic year. Denison celebrated four national championships, including women's basketball and men's swimming titles won in March, and a baseball title secured on June 4. The baseball victory made Denison the first Division III program in Ohio to win three NCAA team titles in a single year. Not all team members were present at the event, which was promoted through social media posts by the White House.
- •Trump congratulated Denison athletes for their championship wins.
- •Women's basketball defeated the University of Scranton 55-41 in March.
- •Men's swimming scored 437 points to win their title.
- •Baseball claimed the NCAA Division III World Series with a 4-3 victory in June.
- •Not all athletes from the winning teams attended the White House event.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Trump hosts championship Denison student athletes at White House
"Denison University student athletes went to the White House at the invitation of President Donald Trump to celebrate NCAA Division III wins.
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