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Jersey through and through: Senior forward Zach Martini announces transfer to Rutgers

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Jersey through and through: Senior forward Zach Martini announces transfer to Rutgers

Hayk Yengibaryan

Martini will join a program with high aspirations for the 2024-2025 season. The Scarlet Knights have the fourth-best incoming recruiting class in the nation and will be adding a seasoned college basketball veteran in Martini — who knows the area quite well.

SPORTS | April 4

Princeton men’s lacrosse secures a narrow Tuesday night win over Lehigh

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Princeton men’s lacrosse secures a narrow Tuesday night win over Lehigh

Lily Pampolina

In yet another rainy game on Sherrerd Field, the Tigers emerged victorious, downing Lehigh 12-10. Despite being down two goals at halftime, Princeton gave up just three second-half goals to give them the edge in a back-and-forth game.

SPORTS | April 3

‘It's ’bout time’: Princeton fencing shines in the NCAA and beyond

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‘It's ’bout time’: Princeton fencing shines in the NCAA and beyond

Ava Seigel

With an NCAA Champion, an NCAA Semifinalist, six All-Americans, and two Olympic qualifiers, Princeton Fencing has proven this year why it is a top-ten fencing program in the nation.

SPORTS | April 2

No. 14 men’s lacrosse defense dominates Big Green en route to a 15–5 win

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No. 14 men’s lacrosse defense dominates Big Green en route to a 15–5 win

Hayk Yengibaryan and Tyler Duran

The Tiger defense had an impressive showing as the Big Green were held scoreless for over 37 minutes of game time.

SPORTS | April 2

Baseball drops two of three in series versus Yale

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Baseball drops two of three in series versus Yale

Joseph Uglialoro and Joe McGonigle

After dropping two of three this weekend, the Tigers sit in the middle of the Ivy League standings in the early-goings of conference play. Ahead of a key series away at Brown, the Tigers know that they “need to get the bats rolling” in order to move up the Ivy standings.

SPORTS | April 1

No. 19 George Mason drops No. 15 men’s volleyball in five-set thriller

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No. 19 George Mason drops No. 15 men’s volleyball in five-set thriller

Bryant Figueroa

The Tigers failed to climb up the EIVA standings with the loss to the Patriots, as the 3–4 Tigers sit in fourth place with just three games to go.

SPORTS | March 31

Sophomore star Pietra Tordin shines on the international stage

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Sophomore star Pietra Tordin shines on the international stage

Lily Pampolina

Not many individuals can say that they’ve scored goals for two of the world’s most prestigious soccer programs. In February, just 19 years old, Pietra Tordin accomplished that feat. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Pietra to discuss her time at Princeton and her future as a national team soccer player.

SPORTS | March 28

Bubble over football field allows practices to be held in all weather, increasing stadium usage

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Bubble over football field allows practices to be held in all weather, increasing stadium usage

Andrew Bosworth

Each winter, a “bubble” is erected over Powers Field inside Princeton Stadium following the final football game of the season. The white dome allows varsity, intramural, and club sports alike to practice and compete indoors throughout the cold winter months.

SPORTS | March 28

By the Numbers: Baseball milestone and NCAA fencing title

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: A baseball milestone and an NCAA fencing title. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including fencing's dominance on the national stage.

SPORTS | March 28

Princeton football captain and star linebacker Liam Johnson commits to UC Berkeley

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Princeton football captain and star linebacker Liam Johnson commits to UC Berkeley

Alex Beverton-Smith

Liam Johnson — the 2022 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year — has committed to the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. The senior linebacker will be using his final year of eligibility to play in the Bay Area under head coach Justin Wilcox.

SPORTS | March 26

Coulter Mackesy reaches 100 goals as No. 17 Princeton men’s lacrosse downs No. 14 Harvard

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Coulter Mackesy reaches 100 goals as No. 17 Princeton men’s lacrosse downs No. 14 Harvard

Lily Pampolina

Fresh off a last second loss to Cornell last weekend, Princeton lacrosse got back in the win column with a vital victory over conference rival Harvard.

SPORTS | March 26

No. 15 men’s volleyball secures another road win at NJIT

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No. 15 men’s volleyball secures another road win at NJIT

Bryant Figueroa

Despite a slip up in the third set, the Tigers cruised to a win over the Highlanders with a dominant final set.

SPORTS | March 25

Baseball wins weekend series over Cornell to begin conference play

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Baseball wins weekend series over Cornell to begin conference play

Joseph Uglialoro and Joe McGonigle

In the midst of taking two out of three, a Sunday homer from Kyle Vinci helped him tie Princeton’s all-time home run record.

SPORTS | March 25

The dance ends early: women’s basketball falls to West Virginia

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The dance ends early: women’s basketball falls to West Virginia

Max Hines

A turnover-filled third quarter and 29 points from West Virginia's JJ Quinerly doomed the Tigers in a first-round March Madness exit. The loss served as a damper on an otherwise successful season and was a sendoff for seniors Kaitlyn Chen, Ellie Mitchell, and Chet Nweke.

A turnover-filled third quarter and 29 points from JJ Quinerly doomed the Tigers in a first-round March Madness exit. The loss served as a damper on an otherwise successful season and was a sendoff for seniors Kaitlyn Chen, Ellie Mitchell, and Chet Nweke.

SPORTS | March 25

No. 19 women’s lacrosse narrowly defeats Cornell, 13–12

Princeton women's lacrosse in orange and black uniforms warm up on lacrosse field in rain, with lacrosse sticks waving in the air.

No. 19 women’s lacrosse narrowly defeats Cornell, 13–12

Peter Wang

Led by senior attacker Grace Tauckus and her five goals on the day, the women’s lacrosse team eked out a win over the Cornell Big Red on a rain-soaked home turf.

SPORTS | March 25

By the Numbers: Lacrosse defense and new diving record

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By the Numbers: Lacrosse defense and new diving record

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

In this week’s edition of By the Numbers, we broke down individual excellence across many sports, from Ellie Mitchell’s new rebounding record to Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week in women’s lacrosse.

SPORTS | March 22

Tigers tripped up by Runnin’ Rebs: Historic season comes to a close for men's basketball

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Tigers tripped up by Runnin’ Rebs: Historic season comes to a close for men's basketball

Yousif Mohamed and Alex Beverton-Smith

Following their 90–81 upset loss in the Ivy Madness semifinal and subsequent disqualification from the NCAA tournament, men’s basketball’s season came to an official close on Wednesday night after an NIT first-round loss to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.

SPORTS | March 22

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. West Virginia

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. West Virginia

Diego Uribe, Lily Pampolina , Alex Beverton-Smith, and Lucas Denault

Head Sports Editor Diego Uribe ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Alex Beverton Smith ’26, Sports contributor Lily Pampolina ’27, and Sports contributor Lucas Denault ’27 made their predictions for this weekend’s March Madness contest.

SPORTS | March 22

March Madness preview: Women’s basketball faces No. 8 West Virginia, No. 1 Iowa awaits

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March Madness preview: Women’s basketball faces No. 8 West Virginia, No. 1 Iowa awaits

Max Hines

Princeton looks to make Ivy history with their third-straight second-round appearance, but will first have to take on the all-out pressure and pace of No. 8 West Virginia. With a win, they’d take on top-seeded Iowa and Caitlin Clark in her last game in Iowa City.

Princeton looks to make Ivy history with their third straight second-round appearance, but will first have to take on the all-out pressure and pace of No. 8 West Virginia. With a win, they’d take on top-seeded Iowa and Caitlin Clark in her last game in Iowa City.

SPORTS | March 20

After Ivy Madness, Princeton Basketball shifts focus to postseason

Hayk Yengibaryan and Cole Keller

The women’s team will face off with West Virginia in first round of the NCAA Tournament, while the men’s team will be playing postseason basketball in the NIT tournament, where they will play against UNLV in the first round Wednesday night at Jadwin Gymnasium.

SPORTS | March 19

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