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Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

Girls in white basketball uniforms smiling and celebrating during the middle of a game.

Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

Tate Hutchins

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play, and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

SPORTS | January 31

Men’s basketball suffers first Ivy League loss of the season to Cornell

Man wearing black Princeton jersey drives to the basket while holding basketball.

Men’s basketball suffers first Ivy League loss of the season to Cornell

Hayk Yengibaryan and Harrison Blank

In a battle for first place in the Ivy League between two of the league's best — both of whom are off to their best starts to a season since the 1960s — the men’s basketball team fell to the Cornell Big Red 83–68, spoiling what was a perfect Ivy League campaign.

In a battle for first place in the Ivy League between two of the league's best — both of whom are off to their best starts to a season since the 1960s — the men’s basketball team fell to the Cornell Big Red 83–68, spoiling what was a perfect Ivy League campaign.

SPORTS | January 28

Tigers’ star linebacker Ozzie Nicholas '24 heading south to tackle ACC competition

A football played in an orange and black uniform crouches on a field.

Tigers’ star linebacker Ozzie Nicholas '24 heading south to tackle ACC competition

Harrison Blank

After a legendary career on the gridiron for Princeton football, unanimous First Team All-Ivy League linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 committed last week to play his final year of college eligibility at Duke University as a graduate transfer.

After a legendary career on the gridiron for Princeton football, unanimous First Team All-Ivy League linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 committed last week to play his final year of college eligibility at Duke University as a graduate transfer.

SPORTS | January 24

Women’s Basketball pushes past Columbia, extends win streak to nine

Four women's basketball players in white and orange uniforms gather on a court.

Women’s Basketball pushes past Columbia, extends win streak to nine

Allison Ha

In a battle for first place in the Ivy League, women’s basketball defeated the Columbia Lions 80–65 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Lion’s 10 game win streak in the process. Though the final score may suggest otherwise, it was anyone’s game for the majority of the contest.

In a battle for first place in the Ivy League, women’s basketball defeated the Columbia Lions 80–65 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Lion’s 10 game win streak in the process. Though the final score may suggest otherwise, it was anyone’s game for the majority of the contest.

SPORTS | January 24

Lee shines once again as the men’s basketball team opens Ivy League play with a dominant victory against the Crimson

Basketball player in white Princeton jersey dribbles a basketball while defended by a basketball player in a red Harvard Jersey.

Lee shines once again as the men’s basketball team opens Ivy League play with a dominant victory against the Crimson

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

With his 33 point, eight rebounds, and seven assists, sophomore guard Xaivian Lee officially launched his Ivy League Player of the Year campaign against the Crimson.

With his 33 point, eight rebounds, and seven assists, sophomore guard Xaivian Lee officially launched his Ivy League Player of the Year campaign against the Crimson.

SPORTS | January 10
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At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

Men in orange and white hockey uniforms gather in group on ice surface.

At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

Cole Keller

The tragic death of Adam Johnson during an EIHL professional ice hockey game has sparked concerned discussions on the safety of the sport across the entire hockey community, and on Princeton's campus.

The tragic death of Adam Johnson during an EIHL professional ice hockey game has sparked concerned discussions on the safety of the sport across the entire hockey community, and on Princeton's campus.

SPORTS | January 2

Demystifying athletic recruitment at Princeton

shadows of trees in the winter reflect on a white arched building with a balcony with a rusted railing. It is a sunny day with a blue sky.

Demystifying athletic recruitment at Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan and Diego Uribe

Through conversations with athletes and a recruiting coach, the Daily Princetonian analyzed athletic recruitment and the competition for roster spots, highlighting the role of the school and team in attracting athletes, as well as the impact of changes to rules in recent years.

Through conversations with athletes and a recruiting coach, the Daily Princetonian analyzed athletic recruitment and the competition for roster spots, highlighting the role of the school and team in attracting athletes, as well as the impact of changes to rules in recent years.

SPORTS | December 30

Men’s and women’s basketball pick up wins against Bryn Athyn, Rutgers in Jadwin double-header

Senior guard Kaitlyn Chen dribbles the ball, pointing her finger upwards and directing the Tigers offense.

Men’s and women’s basketball pick up wins against Bryn Athyn, Rutgers in Jadwin double-header

Yousif Mohamed

Two dominant wins for two dominant teams, both the men's and women's basketball teams remain atop of the Ivy League before the start of conference play.

Two dominant wins for two dominant teams, both the men's and women's basketball teams remain atop of the Ivy League before the start of conference play.

SPORTS | December 18

Women’s basketball maintain steady lead to overcome Quinnipiac 79–70

A woman in a white jersey wearing a black headband prepares to shoot a free throw during a basketball game

Women’s basketball maintain steady lead to overcome Quinnipiac 79–70

Alex Beverton-Smith

After going down 2–0 to start the game, Princeton quickly took the lead and held onto it for the rest of the game. The Tigers managed to keep the Bobcats at arm’s length with relative ease, and they earned themselves another victory after a tough loss against Rhode Island (6–4 overall, 0–0 Atlantic 10) last week.

After going down 2–0 to start the game, Princeton quickly took the lead and held onto it for the rest of the game. The Tigers managed to keep the Bobcats at arm’s length with relative ease, and they earned themselves another victory after a tough loss against Rhode Island (6–4 overall, 0–0 Atlantic 10) last week.

SPORTS | December 8

Another competitive 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season in the books

A group of men pose for a photo

Another competitive 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season in the books

Hayk Yengibaryan and Diego Uribe

“After weeks of grinding and studying in East Pyne and Firestone, there’s nothing like fighting between the lines,” sophomore Braden Lalin told the Daily Princetonian after his team, the Travelers, emerged victorious from the championship game of this year’s 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season. 

“After weeks of grinding and studying in East Pyne and Firestone, there’s nothing like fighting between the lines,” sophomore Braden Lalin told the Daily Princetonian after his team, the Travelers, emerged victorious from the championship game of this year’s 5v5 intramural basketball season. 

SPORTS | December 7

From hobby joggers to regular racers, Princeton Running Club offers a home for all

Members of the Princeton Running Club smile for a photograph after the 2023 NIRCA Regionals at Lehigh.

From hobby joggers to regular racers, Princeton Running Club offers a home for all

Max Hines

Princeton Running Club offers an inclusive space for a wide range of students. From recreational joggers to competitive long-distance athletes, PRC creates a sense of community through focused group training and relaxed social events.

Princeton Running Club offers an inclusive space for a wide range of students. From recreational joggers to competitive long-distance athletes, PRC creates a sense of community through focused group training and relaxed social events.

SPORTS | December 5

Men’s Club Rugby continues tradition of playing against their alumni team, the Flying Tigers

Coach Richard Lopacki holding the alumni game trophy, standing alongside two Class of 2024 men's rugby players.

Men’s Club Rugby continues tradition of playing against their alumni team, the Flying Tigers

Josefina Gurevich

Princeton men’s rugby alumni don’t tend to stay away for long. The match between the current squad and the Flying Tigers fosters camaraderie and competitiveness across all members of the program, both old and new.

Princeton men’s rugby alumni don’t tend to stay away for long. The match between the current squad and the Flying Tigers fosters camaraderie and competitiveness across all members of the program, both old and new.

SPORTS | December 4

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