
APRIL 2, 2026
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1. NYU Seizes Lead In Directors Cup

New York University moved into the top spot after the winter season in the Learfield Directors’ Cup. The Violets have a slim 1.5-point edge over second-place Williams, followed by Washington U., Johns Hopkins, and Tufts.
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