Overview
- Washington Athletics confirmed Hamant’s death and praised her courage and leadership, with the program saying memorial details will be shared later.
- She was diagnosed in April with stage 4 SMARCB1‑deficient kidney cancer, a condition reported as one of roughly 14 documented cases.
- Hamant missed the 2025 season for treatment after starting 15 games as a junior, earning All‑Big Ten Tournament honors and posting a top save percentage in 2024.
- Two weeks before her passing, she appeared at the football program’s “Huskies for a Cure” game to sound the siren, as a GoFundMe for her medical costs neared $135,000.
- Washington advanced to Sunday’s Big Ten final against Michigan State after defeating Wisconsin, and reports noted it was unclear if the game plans would be affected.