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Tiger ties: Kaitlyn Chen transfers to UConn

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Tiger ties: Kaitlyn Chen transfers to UConn

Max Hines

Star guard Kaitlyn Chen is off to one of the best programs in the country, where she will compete for a championship with title contender and Carla Berube’s alma mater, the UConn Huskies.

Star guard Kaitlyn Chen is off to one of the best programs in the country, where she will compete for a championship with title contender and Carla Berube's alma mater, the UConn Huskies.

SPORTS | May 3

Cornell’s Ben Syer to take the reins as new head coach of Princeton men’s ice hockey

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Cornell’s Ben Syer to take the reins as new head coach of Princeton men’s ice hockey

Ava Seigel and Cole Keller

After ten years, Princeton men’s hockey head coach Ron Fogarty will not be returning behind the bench next season. Instead, 25 year coaching veteran Ben Syer will be taking over as head coach. Bringing top-notch defensive acumen and an eye for recruiting, Syer hopes to lead the Tigers back to championship-level success.

SPORTS | May 1

This week in Sports news: Transfer portal and world championships

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This week in Sports news: Transfer portal and world championships

Hayk Yengibaryan

Associate Sports editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26 covers news stories involving Princeton varsity programs and both current and former varsity athletes.

SPORTS | 04/19/2024

From Princeton to South Bend: Senior captain Matt Allocco tries his luck with the Fighting Irish

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From Princeton to South Bend: Senior captain Matt Allocco tries his luck with the Fighting Irish

Hayk Yengibaryan

Allocco will use his final year of eligibility to play in the ACC for Notre Dame.

SPORTS | 04/19/2024

Sophomore standout Xaivian Lee declares for NBA draft, maintaining college eligibility

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Sophomore standout Xaivian Lee declares for NBA draft, maintaining college eligibility

Hayk Yengibaryan

Lee will have until May 29th to decide whether to stay in the draft or return to Princeton for his junior year.

SPORTS | 04/05/2024

Princeton football captain and star linebacker Liam Johnson commits to UC Berkeley

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Princeton football captain and star linebacker Liam Johnson commits to UC Berkeley

Alex Beverton-Smith

Liam Johnson — the 2022 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year — has committed to the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. The senior linebacker will be using his final year of eligibility to play in the Bay Area under head coach Justin Wilcox.

SPORTS | 03/26/2024

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.

SPORTS | 03/19/2024

By the Numbers: Swimming and lacrosse on the podium

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By the Numbers: Swimming and lacrosse on the podium

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including success in lacrosse and swimming and diving.

SPORTS | 03/07/2024

Meet Princeton basketball’s Class of 2028

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Meet Princeton basketball’s Class of 2028

Harrison Blank

Princeton underclass students have been historically good in recent years, helping both the men’s and women’s basketball teams find success in the Ivy League and on the national stage. Will this trend continue? To find out, let’s meet the Class of 2028.

SPORTS | 03/05/2024

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

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By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

SPORTS | 02/29/2024

Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

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Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

Hayk Yengibaryan

This week, Princeton athletes were recognized, coaching staffs were filled, and spots in the Paris Olympics were clinched.

SPORTS | 02/21/2024

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics

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By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

Check out By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down three Ivy League titles in men’s and women’s fencing and men’s squash as well as the recent women’s basketball win.

SPORTS | 02/16/2024

By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics

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By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

Check out By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics. We break down indoor track & field, tennis, and swimming & diving success of the past two weeks.

SPORTS | 02/09/2024

This week in Princeton Athletics, inside and outside of the Orange Bubble

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This week in Princeton Athletics, inside and outside of the Orange Bubble

Hayk Yengibaryan

Associate Sports editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26 covers news stories involving Princeton varsity programs and both current and former varsity athletes.

SPORTS | 02/07/2024

March Madness star Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 to make NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies

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March Madness star Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 to make NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies

Diego Uribe

Former Princeton basketball forward Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 has been signed to a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies due to their roster being plagued by injuries. He looks to make his first-ever NBA appearance.

SPORTS | 01/31/2024

Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

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Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

Tate Hutchins

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play, and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

SPORTS | 01/31/2024

At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

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At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

Cole Keller

The tragic death of Adam Johnson during an EIHL professional ice hockey game has sparked concerned discussions on the safety of the sport across the entire hockey community, and on Princeton's campus.

SPORTS | 01/02/2024

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

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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 | 11/30/2023

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 | 11/27/2023

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

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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.

SPORTS | 10/29/2023

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