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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 | 05/31/2023

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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 | 04/29/2023

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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 | 04/24/2023

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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 | 04/20/2023

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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 | 04/13/2023

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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 | 04/10/2023

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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 | 04/03/2023

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Tosan Evbuomwan declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Tosan Evbuomwan declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Diego Uribe

Despite being granted an additional year of eligibility following the cancelled COVID-19 season, Evbuomwan has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft.

Despite being granted an additional year of eligibility following the cancelled COVID-19 season, Evbuomwan has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft.

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Diego Uribe

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton. 

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton.

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

SPORTS | 03/23/2023

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Senior Patrick Glory becomes first Princeton NCAA wrestling champion in 72 years

Senior Patrick Glory becomes first Princeton NCAA wrestling champion in 72 years

Nishka Bahl

“I just wanted to come out here and prove to everybody I could do it and that Pat Glory is a national champion,” Glory told ESPN.

“I just wanted to come out here and prove to everybody I could do it and that Pat Glory is a national champion,” Glory told ESPN.

SPORTS | 03/19/2023

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First-year running back Ryan Butler to transfer to Stanford

First-year running back Ryan Butler to transfer to Stanford

Hayk Yengibaryan

The 5’11” running back from Plainfield, New Jersey set multiple records during his first season with Tigers. With 11 touchdowns on the season, he set the record for first-year rushing touchdowns. He also amassed 501 rushing yards on the season, and earned four Ivy League Rookie of the Week awards. 

The 5’11” running back from Plainfield, New Jersey set multiple records during his first season with Tigers. With 11 touchdowns on the season, he set the record for first-year rushing touchdowns. He also amassed 501 rushing yards on the season, and earned four Ivy League Rookie of the Week awards. 

SPORTS | 03/09/2023

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Ivy League schools facing federal lawsuit over lack of athletic scholarships

Ivy League schools facing federal lawsuit over lack of athletic scholarships

Wilson Conn and Annie Rupertus

The lawsuit could benefit all Ivy League varsity athletes who played since March 2019, including roughly 2,000 Princeton athletes.

The lawsuit could benefit all Ivy League varsity athletes who played since March 2019, including roughly 2,000 Princeton athletes.

SPORTS | 03/09/2023

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Men’s basketball’s Caden Pierce wins Ivy Rookie of the Year as Evbuomwan, Allocco receive all-Ivy honors

Men’s basketball’s Caden Pierce wins Ivy Rookie of the Year as Evbuomwan, Allocco receive all-Ivy honors

Wilson Conn

Pierce is the first Tiger to win Rookie of the Year since 2014, while Evbuomwan was named to the First Team for the second-consecutive year. This is Allocco’s first All-Ivy honor.

Pierce is the first Tiger to win Rookie of the Year since 2014, while Evbuomwan was named to the First Team for the second-consecutive year. This is Allocco’s first All-Ivy honor.

SPORTS | 03/07/2023

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Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Hayk Yengibaryan

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

SPORTS | 02/15/2023

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Philadelphia Eagles hire football alum Adam Berry ’09 in executive role

Philadelphia Eagles hire football alum Adam Berry ’09 in executive role

Diego Uribe

Reports say Berry will begin work with the Eagles in May, so he won’t be with the organization in time for their Super Bowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12.

Reports say Berry will begin work with the Eagles in May, so he won’t be with the organization in time for their Super Bowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12.

SPORTS | 02/09/2023

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Football standout Andrei Iosivas competes in Senior Bowl

Football standout Andrei Iosivas competes in Senior Bowl

Eric Lee

“I’m going to get drafted, it’s just a question of when and where,” Iosivas wrote to The Daily Princetonian. “I’ll be grateful to any team that wants  to take a shot on me. I think I have all the potential in the world and can’t wait to just hone my craft by focusing on just football.”

“I’m going to get drafted, it’s just a question of when and where,” Iosivas wrote to The Daily Princetonian. “I’ll be grateful to any team that wants  to take a shot on me. I think I have all the potential in the world and can’t wait to just hone my craft by focusing on just football.”

SPORTS | 02/07/2023

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‘She’s one of the greatest ever to play in the Ivy League’: Bella Alarie ’20 retires from professional basketball

‘She’s one of the greatest ever to play in the Ivy League’: Bella Alarie ’20 retires from professional basketball

Isabel Rodrigues

“Though I will no longer be on the court, I look forward to this new period of my career as I explore opportunities on the business side of sports and the game I’ve always loved.” 

“Though I will no longer be on the court, I look forward to this new period of my career as I explore opportunities on the business side of sports and the game I’ve always loved.” 

SPORTS | 02/07/2023

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Jesse Marsch ’96 sacked as Leeds United head coach after a string of bad results

Jesse Marsch ’96 sacked as Leeds United head coach after a string of bad results

Hayk Yengibaryan

Marsch was relieved of his duties as Leeds United manager Monday morning. The club had not won a Premier League game since November and currently sits at 17th place in the table.

Marsch was relieved of his duties as Leeds United manager Monday morning. The club had not won a Premier League game since November and currently sits at 17th place in the table.

SPORTS | 02/06/2023

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Grant Wahl ’96 to receive Colin Jose award for ‘significant, long-term contribution’ to American soccer

Grant Wahl ’96 to receive Colin Jose award for ‘significant, long-term contribution’ to American soccer

Wilson Conn

Named after the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s historian emeritus, the honor is bestowed upon “journalists whose careers have made significant long-term contributions to soccer in the United States,” per the Hall’s press release.

Named after the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s historian emeritus, the honor is bestowed upon “journalists whose careers have made significant long-term contributions to soccer in the United States,” per the Hall’s press release.

SPORTS | 01/31/2023

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