Overview
- In April, Hamant was diagnosed at stage 4 with SMARCB1‑deficient kidney cancer, a form reported in fewer than 200 cases worldwide since 1995.
- Hamant emerged as one of the Big Ten’s standout goalkeepers in 2024 after debuting for Washington in 2023.
- She paused her playing career, underwent chemotherapy, and shared parts of her treatment on Instagram.
- Three days after her death, Washington won the Big Ten Tournament on penalties against Michigan State after securing the 2025 regular‑season title, which qualified the team for the College Cup.
- UW lit Husky Stadium in orange and players wore orange ribbons with “MH,” as coach Nicole Van Dyke and athletics director Pat Chun publicly mourned her.