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Pros in Princeton: Tigers host top water polo clubs in the world for exhibition games

 A.S.D. Pro Recco, the most decorated club in men’s water polo history, and Ferencvárosi Torna Club (FTC), the reigning back-to-back European champions, will play at Princeton this weekend.

Bruised and senior-less, men’s basketball looks to rebound from a season of missteps

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

Starting pitcher Sean Episcope taken at 155 by Milwaukee Brewers in MLB draft

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Princeton catcher Jake Bold signs with hometown San Diego Padres

Following three individually successful years with the Tigers, catcher Jake Bold will try to take his talents to the big leagues after signing with the San Diego Padres.

Following three individually successful years with the Tigers, catcher Jake Bold will try to take his talents to the big leagues after signing with the San Diego Padres.

With Pierce to sit out the year, men’s basketball loses last senior standing

Senior forward Caden Pierce announced today that he will be sitting out his senior season of basketball at Princeton in the interests of maintaining his final year of eligibility.

Senior forward Caden Pierce announced today that he will be sitting out his senior season of basketball at Princeton in the interests of maintaining his final year of eligibility.

Women’s ice hockey names Courtney Kessel as new head coach

Following the resignation of Cara Gardner Morey, Princeton appointed Courtney Kessel as head coach.

Following the resignation of Cara Gardner Morey, Princeton appointed Courtney Kessel as head coach.

Former women’s basketball forward Parker Hill ’25 signs professional contract in Switzerland

After a successful senior season, women's basketball forward Parker Hill signed a contact to play professional basketball in Europe, following in the steps of her past teammates.

After a successful senior season, women's basketball forward Parker Hill signed a contact to play professional basketball in Europe, following in the steps of her past teammates.

Nation’s No. 2 miler Mena Scatchard ’25 to transfer to Stanford for graduate year

The Tigers’ most decorated distance runner ever has decided to use her final year of eligibility at Stanford after graduating from Princeton this May.

The Tigers’ most decorated distance runner ever has decided to use her final year of eligibility at Stanford after graduating from Princeton this May.

Senior Coulter Mackesy, Pace Billings ’24, and Sam English ’23 drafted to Premier Lacrosse League

The PLL, founded in 2018 by brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, is North America’s professional lacrosse league. The league currently features eight teams that compete in a tour-based format, traveling to different cities each weekend throughout the summer season.

The PLL, founded in 2018 by brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, is North America’s professional lacrosse league. The league currently features eight teams that compete in a tour-based format, traveling to different cities each weekend throughout the summer season.

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

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.

‘An obvious yes’: Senior goalkeeper Tyler McCamey joins Gotham FC on short-term deal

Princeton goalkeeper Tyler McCamey joins the NWSL’s Gotham FC on a short-term contract.

Princeton goalkeeper Tyler McCamey joins the NWSL’s Gotham FC on a short-term contract.

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

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.

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.

“I’m chasing a larger goal”: Junior star Xaivian Lee commits to national champion Florida Gators

Lee visited the University of Kansas and St John’s University before committing to the University of Florida on Wednesday evening. He will also forgo the NBA draft process.

Lee visited the University of Kansas and St John’s University before committing to national champions, the University of Florida, on Wednesday evening.

Former Tiger star Chen ’24 taken 30th overall in WNBA Draft, third Princetonian ever

Former women's basketball star Kaitlyn Chen ’24 was selected 30th overall in the WNBA Draft, after winning a national championship at the University of Connecticut. Chen becomes the third Tiger ever taken in the WNBA draft.

Former women's basketball star Kaitlyn Chen ’24 was selected 30th overall in the WNBA Draft, after winning a national championship at the University of Connecticut. Chen becomes the third Tiger ever taken in the WNBA draft.

Orange, black, and gold: Kaitlyn Chen ’24 wins NCAA championship with UConn

After a successful career with Princeton women's basketball, Kaitlyn Chen ’24 cut down the nets as an NCAA champion with UConn.

After a successful career with Princeton women's basketball, Kaitlyn Chen ’24 cut down the nets as an NCAA champion with UConn.

Junior star Xaivian Lee enters transfer portal and will ‘test draft process’ ahead of senior year

Lee’s decision comes after a season in which the Ivy League preseason favorite Tigers fell in the Ivy Madness semifinals and assistant coaches Brett MacConnell and Lawrence Rowley were not retained.

Lee’s decision comes after a season in which the Ivy League preseason favorite Tigers fell in the Ivy Madness semifinals and assistant coaches Brett MacConnell and Lawrence Rowley were not retained.

Family feud: Luke Stout ’25 wrestles brother in historic NCAA matchup

Luke Stout ’25 and his younger brother Mac Stout became the first brothers to ever compete against each other at the NCAA Championships, with Mac ultimately claiming victory.

Luke Stout ’25 and his younger brother Mac Stout became the first brothers to ever compete against each other at the NCAA Championships, with Mac ultimately claiming victory.

After difficult season, two men’s basketball assistants asked not to return for the 2025–26 season

The coaching change comes after a tumultuous season that saw the Tigers lose to the Yale Bulldogs in the Ivy Madness semifinals after being the preseason favorite to head to the NCAA tournament.

The coaching change comes after a tumultuous season that saw the Tigers lose to the Yale Bulldogs in the Ivy Madness semifinals after being the preseason favorite to head to the NCAA tournament.

First four: the Tigers are going dancing

Despite losing in the semifinals of Ivy Madness, Princeton received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Despite losing in the semifinals of Ivy Madness, Princeton received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Trump, NCAA changes won’t directly affect NIL at Princeton

In the wake of the Trump administration's new NIL policies, the ‘Prince’ reexamines the University’s stance.

In the wake of the Trump administration's new NIL policies, the ‘Prince’ reexamines the University’s stance.