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Men's Basketball

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Princeton teammates shake hands in success after beating Monmouth.

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

SPORTS | 12/12/2024

Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

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Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

Doug Schwartz

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

SPORTS | 12/10/2024

Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Furman

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Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Furman

Bryant Figueroa , Doug Schwartz, and Luke Stockless

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

SPORTS | 12/05/2024

Xaivian Lee secures first triple-double in Princeton men’s basketball history

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Xaivian Lee secures first triple-double in Princeton men’s basketball history

Joseph Uglialoro

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

SPORTS | 12/05/2024
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Tigers bounce back: Men’s basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Merrimack

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Tigers bounce back: Men’s basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Merrimack

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers were led by reigning Ivy League player of the Year Caden Pierce, who finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists to lead the Orange and Black.

The Tigers were led by reigning Ivy League player of the Year Caden Pierce, who finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists to lead the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | 11/19/2024

Men’s basketball sees off Duquesne 75–68 in Jersey Jam

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Men’s basketball sees off Duquesne 75–68 in Jersey Jam

Harrison Blank and Doug Schwartz

The Tigers triumphed in the Jersey Jam matchup against Duquesne to keep a positive record to start the season, despite troubles with the physical style of play that Duquesne employed.

The Tigers triumphed in the Jersey Jam matchup against Duquesne to keep a positive record to start the season, despite troubles with the physical style of play that Duquesne employed.

SPORTS | 11/11/2024

By the Numbers: Record-breaking wins and Ivy League honors for Tigers

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By the Numbers: Record-breaking wins and Ivy League honors for Tigers

Harrison Blank

In a successful week for Princeton Athletics, women’s volleyball ended nearly a three-year streak, rowers broke records at Lake Carnegie while Tigers earned Ivy League honors.

In a successful week for Princeton Athletics, women’s volleyball ended nearly a three-year streak, rowers broke records at Lake Carnegie while Tigers earned Ivy League honors.

SPORTS | 11/08/2024

Lee drops 27 as men’s basketball rallies to win season opener against Iona

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Lee drops 27 as men’s basketball rallies to win season opener against Iona

Hayk Yengibaryan and JP Ohl

Led by Lee, the Tigers used a 20–2 run in the second half to erase a 16-point deficit, holding on for a narrow win. Next up for the Tigers will be the second annual Jersey Jam against the Duquesne Dukes.

Led by Lee, the Tigers used a 20–2 run in the second half to erase a 16-point deficit, holding on for a narrow win. Next up for the Tigers will be the second annual Jersey Jam against the Duquesne Dukes.

SPORTS | 11/05/2024

‘A new identity’: Princeton men’s basketball set to tip off 2024–25 season

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‘A new identity’: Princeton men’s basketball set to tip off 2024–25 season

Hayk Yengibaryan

After a 2023–24 season that ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Tigers return junior star duo Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce as they look to reach new heights with some returning and some new faces rocking the Orange and Black.

After a 2023–24 season that ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Tigers return junior star duo Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce as they look to reach new heights with some returning and some new faces rocking the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | 11/04/2024

A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

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A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

Tate Hutchins

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

SPORTS | 07/24/2024

Xaivian Lee to return to Princeton after withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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Xaivian Lee to return to Princeton after withdrawing from the NBA Draft

Hayk Yengibaryan

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

SPORTS | 06/04/2024

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.

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 | 04/04/2024

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.

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 | 03/22/2024

After Ivy Madness, Princeton Basketball shifts focus to postseason

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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.

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 | 03/19/2024

March Madness hopes smashed after Brown defeats Princeton in historic upset

Several Princeton basketball players, wearing orange and white, huddle at the center of the court. In the background, there is a scoreboard and blue/light blue wall, and to the right is a Brown player wearing a brown and red jersey.

March Madness hopes smashed after Brown defeats Princeton in historic upset

Tate Hutchins

Despite a comeback attempt led by first-year guard Dalen Davis, the Tigers weren’t able to overcome a massive Brown lead in a season-ending loss. The loss marks the first time a No. 4 seed has beaten a No. 1 seed in Ivy League tournament history.

Despite a comeback attempt led by first-year guard Dalen Davis, the Tigers weren’t able to overcome a massive Brown lead in a season-ending loss. The loss marks the first time a No. 4 seed has beaten a No. 1 seed in Ivy League tournament history.

SPORTS | 03/16/2024

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