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(09/22/16 2:58pm)
This Saturday, Sept. 24, the women’s volleyball team will travel to Penn for its first Ivy League Conference match of the season. The Tigers, who are coming off a Rutgers Tournament title, will look to clinch the Ivy League opener as they eye a second straight Ancient Eight title.
(09/20/16 6:53pm)
Last year was a rollercoaster ride of emotion for the Princeton women’s volleyball team. After losing their first three games in the Ivy League conference, the Princeton squad was looking to regroup and find answers.In what would be a remarkable show of resilience, the Orange and Black won ten of their final eleven conference matches. The unprecedented comeback rocketed the Tigers from last place to the top of the table. Princeton and Harvard shared the Ivy League crown in a truly thrilling season.While the 2015-16 season was a memorable one, the Tigers have already set their sights on improving upon last year’s impressive performance. “Last year was amazing, but I think we all have one goal this year, and that's to win the Ivy League title outright and go to NCAA,” senior co-captain Cara Mattaliano said. “We're coming into this season with a lot of grit and we're all ready to give it 100% so we can prove ourselves during league play.”The Tigers started the new season by traveling to San Francisco for the program’s first regular season tournament in California. The trip gave the team a unique opportunity to face tough opponents while learning to play together. Princeton left the Golden State 2-1, dropping only their last game against Indiana University.The team will now be looking to work out any kinks as it tries to build its chemistry heading into Ivy League play at the end of this month. “Last season was incredible. We came back from a huge deficit and were able to make Ivy League history, but the league is extremely competitive and each year is a blank slate,” Mattaliano said. “This year we are focusing on improving upon last year and pushing ourselves further so that we can win outright and we are achieving that through hard work and a focused mentality.”In addition to reestablishing the rhythm and chemistry they had last year, the Princeton squad will also need to fill crucial roles left by graduation. In particular, there's former captain Kendall Peterkin, who not only earned unanimous first-team All-Ivy League honors, but also managed 1255 kills in her career at Princeton. The Tigers will also be missing four-year starting libero Sarah Daschback, who finished her career with 1580 digs, the second most in the team’s history.While the Tigers have big shoes to fill this year, it seems the Princeton team is more than prepared to meet these new challenges. This year, co-captain Mattaliano will lead the team. Named the 2015 Ivy League Player of the Year, Mattaliano posted career highs in kills, points, and hitting percentage last season. She will undoubtedly be crucial to the Tigers’ efforts this season as well.Fellow co-captain senior Brittany Ptak will take charge in the middle court. Having earned second-team All-Ivy League Honoree last season, Ptak has demonstrated that she is both a consistent hitter and solid defender.In addition, the Princeton squad will be looking to its juniors and sophomores to step up and fill the void left by graduating seniors. The team is also welcoming four new freshmen in the Class of 2020, many of whom will debut in the coming tournaments and have already revitalized the team.“The freshmen came in from day one with huge energy and have made an immediate impact during practices and games,” Mattaliano said. “They've meshed really well with our team, on and off the court, and I'm really excited to see the ways in which they'll contribute this year.”Returning to the helm, head coach Sabrina King will lead the Tigers again as they look to claim another Ivy League title. King, who was named the 2015 Head Coach of the year, has been a major part of the Princeton volleyball program for 16 years. In addition to years of coaching experience, King also boasts a remarkable career as a player, having helped the Tigers to three Ivy League titles. Her experience as both a coach and player will be invaluable as Princeton vies for an Ivy title and NCAA spot.Fans of Princeton volleyball have plenty to be excited for as the Tigers enter another season. With the Ivy title and a coveted NCAA spot on the line, this year promises to deliver another thrilling season.
(09/13/16 4:53pm)
The women's soccer team ended their season last year as the outright Ivy League champions, winning six games in the Ivy League Conference. Their only tie came from the Quakers, who managed a double shutout against the Tigers.
(05/01/16 5:38pm)
There are several ways to cap off the regular season. Going on a seven-game winning streak and securing a spot in the Ivy League Championship series is a pretty good one. That is exactly what the Princeton softball team accomplished this Friday and Saturday. The Tigers swept Cornell in a four game series to grab the top spot in the Ivy South Division, advancing to the championships.
(05/01/16 5:37pm)
This weekend, the men and women’s track and field team competed in Penn Relays and the Lion’s Invitational at TCNJ. While neither meet was scored, the competition gave the Tigers a valuable opportunity to sharpen their skills before the Ivy Championships next week. And if their performance was any indication, both teams seemed in good shape to take on their Ivy rivals.
(04/26/16 5:34pm)
Over 22,000 track and field athletes will converge onto the Penn Relays this Thursday for three days of record-setting competition. As one of the nation’s largest and most elite track and field competitions, the annual Penn Relays feature the top high school and collegiate athletes.
(04/25/16 4:56pm)
The women’s golf team traveled to Greenwich, Conn. to compete in the annual Ivy League Championship this past Friday. The Tigers started the three-day tournament on the right foot, claiming second place among seven competitors after the first day, with Harvard in the top spot. Although Princeton would attempt to close the gap throughout the tournament, the Crimson would hold on to clinch the title. The Tigers held onto second.
(04/24/16 4:28pm)
While the men’s lacrosse team put up a good fight, its efforts came up short against Harvard this weekend in Cambridge. Facing a tough opponent, the Tigers managed to keep the game close for most of the match, but the Crimson managed to pull away late in the game. Eventually, Harvard would seal a critical win, 16-12, in front of their home crowd.
(04/17/16 5:08pm)
After a difficult season, the men’s volleyball team wrapped up the year with away games at Harvard and Sacred Heart this Friday and Saturday. The Tigers started the weekend in Cambridge, losing to the Crimson, 3-0. The Princeton squad then faced the Pioneers. Again, the Tigers found themselves in a pinch and looked to suffer another loss. However, the Orange and Black stepped up in the final set to end the season with a much-needed win, 3-2.
(04/14/16 6:42pm)
The women’s tennis team has a busy week ahead of it as it wraps up the Ivy League Conference. The Tigers will open the week by hosting Columbia at home on Friday and will then get a day of rest before traveling to Ithaca to close conference play against Cornell.
(04/10/16 6:53pm)
This Saturday, the men’s volleyball team traveled to Fairfax, Va., to face EIVA conference rivals George Mason. Despite a strong effort from the Princeton squad, the Tigers fell to the George Mason Patriots in three sets.
(04/03/16 5:19pm)
This Friday and Saturday, the men’s volleyball team hosted conference rivals Penn State and St. Francis. The back-to-back match ups marked the last two home games of the season for the Tigers as they sought to break their recent losing streak. Despite notable performances and a strong effort from the Orange and Black, the Princeton squad fell to both their opponents, losing 1-3 to the Nittany Lions and 2-3 against the St. Francis Red Flash.
(04/03/16 5:18pm)
This Friday and Saturday, the women’s track and field team participated in the Stanford and Muhlenberg Invitationals. The Princeton squad continued its strong performance, showing a seamless transition from the indoor season.
(03/27/16 6:27pm)
After a heart-breaking loss at home earlier in the week, the men’s volleyball team traveled to Newark to close their home-and-home series against the New Jersey Institute of Technology. While the Tigers managed to clinch a tight first set, 25-23, the Highlanders found their rhythm and won the match with 25-20, 25-29 and 25-21 wins.
(03/24/16 7:32pm)
This Saturday, the women’s water polo team will start their weekend by traveling to Ann Arbor, Mich., for three straight conference matchups against the University of Michigan, Indiana University and Harvard. The road trip will be crucial for the Tigers, who look to advance to the Collegiate Water Polo Association Championships and defend their title.
(03/21/16 7:31pm)
This spring break, the women’s tennis team (8-7 overall) traveled to Texas for three matches before conference play begins on Saturday. The Princeton squad returned from its trip having suffered one loss and grabbed two close wins. The Tigers’ sole loss came from the University of Texas, who defeated them 5-2. However, the Orange and Black would rebound to end the trip on a high note with wins over the University of Houston and Rice University.
(03/20/16 5:31pm)
This past Friday and Saturday, the women’s water polo team continued their season in California, taking part in the annual Loyola Marymount University Invitational. The Tigers started competition strong with two wins over Azusa Pacific University and Whittier College. Princeton fell on the second day of competition to hosts Loyola Marymount in a heartbreaking 6-7 loss.
(03/10/16 7:09pm)
In what can only be described as heartbreaking, the women’s basketball team saw their 12-game winning-streak come to an end at the hands of Ivy League rival, Penn. In a 62-60 win, the Quakers handed the Tigers their first loss at home in 25 games and clinched a spot in the NCAA tournament. Princeton will have to wait until Monday’s NCAA Selection Show for news of their postseason.
(03/06/16 2:27pm)
This Friday and Saturday, the men’s volleyball team hosted a double-header against McKendree and Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) rivals, George Mason. Princeton lost both matches at home, 0-3.
(03/03/16 6:28pm)
This Friday, the men’s hockey team will travel to Clarkson for the first round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament. The Tigers will be looking to outplay their longtime rivals in a best-of-three series, featuring game two on Saturday and a third game, if necessary, on Sunday.