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Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Hayk Yengibaryan and Bryan Wang

The track team raised the most money during this year’s TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

The track team raised the most money during this years TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

SPORTS | 3 days ago

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Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

Hayk Yengibaryan

Women’s basketball is ranked for the first time since November 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

Women's basketball is ranked for the first time since November of 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

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Kaitlyn Chen named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

Kaitlyn Chen named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

Allison Ha

Senior captain Kaitlyn Chen is among only 25 players that are picked from all mid-major schools in the U.S. for the list.

Senior captain Kaitlyn Chen is among only 25 players that are picked from all mid-major schools in the U.S. for the list.

SPORTS | October 29

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On baseball’s biggest stage, Mike Hazen ’98 and Chris Young ’02 face off

On baseball’s biggest stage, Mike Hazen ’98 and Chris Young ’02 face off

Joseph Uglialoro and Andrew Park

As general managers of their respective teams, Hazen and Young have engineered remarkable rebuilds to get their teams to the World Series.

As general managers of their respective teams, Hazen and Young have engineered remarkable rebuilds to get their teams to the World Series.

SPORTS | October 25

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‘A dream job for me’: Joe Dubuque named new head coach of the wrestling program

‘A dream job for me’: Joe Dubuque named new head coach of the wrestling program

Hayk Yengibaryan

Dubuque, a two-time national champion from Indiana University and former New Jersey state champion, will be the 11th head coach in program history. 

Dubuque, a two time national champion from Indiana University and former New Jersey state champion, will be the 11th head coach in program history. 

SPORTS | September 20

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After 17 seasons at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Head Coach Chris Ayres is heading to Stanford

After 17 seasons at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Head Coach Chris Ayres is heading to Stanford

Hayk Yengibaryan

After 17 years at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Chris Ayers is heading west to lead the Stanford wrestling program as its new head coach. Ayers is credited by many as the man who put Princeton wrestling on the map. During his tenure, Ayers has produced All-Ivy wrestlers, All-Americans, and a National Champion. His legacy will not soon be forgotten.

After 17 years at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Chris Ayers is heading west to lead the Stanford wrestling program as its new head coach. Ayers is credited by many as the man who put Princeton wrestling on the map. During his tenure, Ayers has produced All-Ivy wrestlers, All-Americans, and a National Champion. His legacy will not soon be forgotten.

SPORTS | September 12

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Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

Cole Keller

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’” 

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’”

SPORTS | August 9

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San Francisco Giants select Scott Bandura and Nadir Lewis in the MLB Draft

San Francisco Giants select Scott Bandura and Nadir Lewis in the MLB Draft

Nishka Bahl

The San Francisco Giants select two outfielders who played for Princeton outfielders in the 2023 MLB draft.

 The San Francisco Giants select two outfielders who played for Princeton outfielders in the 2023 MLB draft.

SPORTS | July 12

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‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

Nishka Bahl

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

SPORTS | June 30

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Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Brian Mhando

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

SPORTS | June 28

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Men’s basketball star Tosan Evbuomwan signs with the Detroit Pistons

Men’s basketball star Tosan Evbuomwan signs with the Detroit Pistons

Hayk Yengibaryan

Despite going undrafted, Evbuomwan got the call from the Pistons less than an hour after the draft concluded.

Despite going undrafted, Evbuomwan got the call from the Pistons less than an hour after the draft concluded.

SPORTS | June 23

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Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

Diego Uribe

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

SPORTS | June 14

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Sports Year in Review: The standout Tiger athletes of 2022–23

Sports Year in Review: The standout Tiger athletes of 2022–23

Brian Mhando

From an NFL draft pick to the end of a wrestling championship drought, here are some of the best individual performances of 2022–23. 

From a NFL draft pick to the end of a wrestling drought, here are some of the best individual performances of 2022–23.

SPORTS | May 31

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Sports Year in Review: The most impressive Tiger teams of 2022–23

Sports Year in Review: The most impressive Tiger teams of 2022–23

Brian Mhando

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

SPORTS | May 31

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Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

Hayk Yengibaryan

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

SPORTS | April 29

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Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

Diego Uribe and Hayk Yengibaryan

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

SPORTS | April 24

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From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

Diego Uribe

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

SPORTS | April 20

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‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

Isabel Rodrigues

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

SPORTS | April 13

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​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

Wilson Conn

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

SPORTS | April 10

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Former women’s basketball star guard Abby Meyers ’22 enters the 2023 WNBA Draft

Former women’s basketball star guard Abby Meyers ’22 enters the 2023 WNBA Draft

Isabel Rodrigues

After playing a key role at Maryland, the former Ivy League Player of the Year has the potential to rise to even greater heights.

After playing a key role at Maryland, the former Ivy League Player of the Year has the potential to rise to even greater heights.

SPORTS | April 3

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