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

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

Doug Schwartz

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.

SPORTS | 3 days ago

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

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

Lily Pampolina

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

SPORTS | 3 days ago

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

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

Luke Stockless

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

SPORTS | May 15

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

SPORTS | May 8

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

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

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

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

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

SPORTS | April 29

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

SPORTS | April 16

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

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

Harrison Blank and Emilia Reay

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.

SPORTS | April 15

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

A crowd with Kaitlin Chen ’24 and her friends and family.

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

Max Hines

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

SPORTS | April 6

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

SPORTS | April 4

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

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

Devon Rudolph

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.

SPORTS | March 26

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

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

Doug Schwartz

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.

SPORTS | March 25

First four: the Tigers are going dancing

A women in a white jersey dribbles a basketball past a defender in red who has her hands out.

First four: the Tigers are going dancing

Max Hines

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

SPORTS | March 16

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

A basketball player in a white Princeton jersey dunks a basketball into the basket while players in Yale and Princeton jerseys watch from below

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

Charlie Roth and Annie Rupertus

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

SPORTS | February 23

Fulfilling a legacy: Ryann Brown ’25 transfers to women’s soccer powerhouse UNC

Girl in white jersey gets ready to kick soccer ball.

Fulfilling a legacy: Ryann Brown ’25 transfers to women’s soccer powerhouse UNC

Bryant Figueroa and Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

Following a successful Ivy Championship senior season, defender Ryann Brown will head to soccer giants UNC for her final year of collegiate soccer.

SPORTS | February 19

Carver breaks women’s water polo all-time assist record with monster game against Wagner

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Carver breaks women’s water polo all-time assist record with monster game against Wagner

Emilia Reay

Rachael Carver of Princeton women’s water polo broke the program’s all-time assist record on January 26th against Wagner College.

SPORTS | February 18

Ivy Madness hopes in jeopardy as men’s basketball drops consecutive games to Brown, Yale

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Ivy Madness hopes in jeopardy as men’s basketball drops consecutive games to Brown, Yale

Hayk Yengibaryan and Lily Pampolina

Princeton is now tied for third place in the Ivy League standings with only one game separating them and fifth-placed Brown. Only the top four teams punch their ticket to Ivy Madness and get a chance to play in March Madness.

SPORTS | February 17

In Brooklyn, Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 nets a new path

A man wearing a black and gray jersey that says “Brooklyn” dunking a basketball during a game.

In Brooklyn, Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 nets a new path

Hayk Yengibaryan

On Jan. 1, 2025, Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, the former Princeton star has played 20 games for the Nets, averaging nearly 10 points per game.

SPORTS | February 13

Zeina Zein ’27 brings home squash glory in national championship win

Zeina Zein ’27 brings home squash glory in national championship win

Bryant Figueroa

Sophomore Zeina Zein won the women’s squash national championship after a grueling 15 games and five rounds.

SPORTS | January 30

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