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Harvard crushes bonfire hopes 35–14 on homecoming weekend

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Harvard crushes bonfire hopes 35–14 on homecoming weekend

Lucas Nor

The Tigers are now 3–3 but maintain a winning record in Ivy League play as they head into the final stretch of the season.

SPORTS | October 27

Staff Picks: Football vs. Harvard

A man in an Orange and Black Jersey lines up on the line of scrimmage in a football game.

Staff Picks: Football vs. Harvard

Lily Pampolina, Jordan Halagao, and Lucas Nor

The ‘Prince’ Sports section gives its predictions for a high-caliber Ivy League football matchup against Harvard.

SPORTS | October 24

Princeton Football strikes again: Brown Bears taken down in 40–21 rout

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Princeton Football strikes again: Brown Bears taken down in 40–21 rout

Jordan Halagao

Princeton Football remains undefeated in conference play as they caused four turnovers and put up over 400 yards of total offense against Brown.

SPORTS | October 19

Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

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Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton Football wasn’t able to win their final non-conference game against Mercer, falling 38–14 to their ranked opponents.

SPORTS | October 17

By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

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By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top-ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

SPORTS | October 8

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Three Princeton players in black and orange uniforms walk on field.

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Julian Benkin Danoff

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory, Princeton defeated Columbia 17–10 in their Ivy League opener.

SPORTS | October 5

By the Numbers: Star passers excel for the Tigers

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their relentless momentum, shooting up the national rankings. Football has started the season off to a red-hot start in the red zone, yet to fail to convert for a touchdown.

SPORTS | September 30

Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

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Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

Andrew Kang

Football returns next week for their Ivy League opener against Columbia at the Princeton Stadium.

SPORTS | September 28

By The Numbers: tackles, assists, and goals, oh my!

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their suffocating defense, recording another shutout. Individual Tigers continued to climb up the record books in volleyball and water polo.

SPORTS | September 23

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Football players in orange jerseys huddle up.

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Lily Pampolina and Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton football started strong but eventually fell to San Diego after a disappointing second half. While the Tiger offense showed improvement over last season, they lacked the consistency needed to pull out the win.

SPORTS | September 21

Preview: Football names captains and looks ahead to their first game

Football players in black and white jerseys line up against each other

Preview: Football names captains and looks ahead to their first game

Lily Pampolina

Princeton football kicks off their season Saturday at noon at home against University of San Diego. The team hopes to get back on track after a disappointing season last year.

SPORTS | September 18

Fall takes flight: Men’s sports preview

Fall takes flight: Men’s sports preview

Doug Schwartz and Lucas Nor

Men’s sports had mixed success in 2024, some teams took home championships whilst others floundered. Here’s what to expect in 2025.

SPORTS | September 4

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Alex Beverton-Smith

Entering his third year of NFL football, Henry Byrd ’23 is looking to make a name for himself amongst the very best.

SPORTS | August 11

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

On the left, a man in a white Princeton lacrosse uniform runs with his stick. On the right, a Princeton baseball player with a black jersey swings his bat.

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

Doug Schwartz

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

SPORTS | May 11

Jalen Travis ’24 selected by Indianapolis Colts in fourth round of NFL Draft

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Jalen Travis ’24 selected by Indianapolis Colts in fourth round of NFL Draft

Alex Beverton-Smith

With his selection in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, Jalen Travis ’24 becomes the highest-ever drafted Princeton football player.

With his selection in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, Jalen Travis '24 becomes the highest-ever drafted Princeton football player.

SPORTS | April 30

Senior running back Volker to go to Michigan for final year of eligibilty

Senior running back Volker to go to Michigan for final year of eligibilty

Alex Beverton-Smith

After four years with the Tigers, senior running back and captain John Volker will use his fifth year of college eligibility to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He heads to Ann Arbor to play for the 2024 national champions.

SPORTS | April 23

Staff Picks: Super Bowl LIX

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Staff Picks: Super Bowl LIX

Hayk Yengibaryan, Harrison Blank, Joseph Uglialoro, and Doug Schwartz

With Super Bowl Sunday coming up this weekend, members of the Sports section of the ‘Prince’ share their predictions for the Chiefs-Eagles rematch.

SPORTS | February 6

Football duo Will Reed and Tommy Matheson to transfer for fifth year of eligibility

Two football players wearing black jerseys with orange numbers and orange pants stand arm-in-arm with their firsts pumped. To the left of the players is a large 76 and the words Boston College, and to the right is a large 66 with the words West Virginia.

Football duo Will Reed and Tommy Matheson to transfer for fifth year of eligibility

Lily Pampolina

Senior offensive linemen Will Reed and Tommy Matheson are set to transfer to West Virginia University and Boston College, respectively, for their fifth year of eligibility.

SPORTS | January 29

Princeton athletes push for professional opportunities

Alex Beverton-Smith

Four Princeton Tigers look to start and continue professional careers in their respective sports after a flurry of announcements this week.

SPORTS | January 9

Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

A group of men running off a football field.

Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

Alex Beverton-Smith

On Dec. 18, the Ivy League announced that it will allow its team to compete in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason, giving its teams a chance to compete for a national championship for the first time in conference history.

SPORTS | December 20

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