Sports Profiles And Interviews

Shining moments in Princeton Olympic history

Shining moments in Princeton Olympic history

Harrison Blank

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

SPORTS | July 25

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In Paris, Claire Collins ’19 has unfinished business to take care of

In Paris, Claire Collins ’19 has unfinished business to take care of

Francie McKenzie

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

SPORTS | July 25

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‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey

‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey

Cole Keller and Max Hines

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

SPORTS | July 25

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A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

Tate Hutchins

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

SPORTS | July 24

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Princeton to Paris: Hadley Husisian ’27 is off to the Olympic Games

Princeton to Paris: Hadley Husisian ’27 is off to the Olympic Games

Cole Keller

Épée fencer Hadley Husisian ’27 was introduced to the world of fencing after watching an iCarly episode during her childhood. Fast forward 16 years, Husisian will be on the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris 2024 games. 

Épée fencer Hadley Husisian ’27 was introduced to the world of fencing after watching an iCarly episode during her childhood. Fast forward 16 years, Husisian will be on the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris 2024 games. 

SPORTS | April 26

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From practice squad to prime time: Andrei Iosivas ’23 earns his stripes in the NFL

From practice squad to prime time: Andrei Iosivas ’23 earns his stripes in the NFL

Hayk Yengibaryan

When Iosivas played the first game of his senior season, he played in front of 1,692 fans against the Stetson Hatters. 400 days later, Iosivas caught his second touchdown pass of the year in front of 71,655 fans at Levi's Stadium — but to him, it's still just football.

When Iosivas played the first game of his senior season, he played in front of 1,692 fans against the Stetson Hatters. 400 days later, Iosivas caught his second touchdown pass of the year in front of 71,655 fans at Levi's Stadium — but to him, it's still just football.

SPORTS | April 18

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Club sports struggle to make ends meet with limited budget

Club sports struggle to make ends meet with limited budget

Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko

In conversations with club sport captains, Club Sport Executive Council members, and Campus Rec officials, The Daily Princetonian found that sport clubs draw from a fixed and limited operating budget, creating financial difficulties for these clubs.

In conversations with club sport captains, Club Sport Executive Council members, and Campus Rec officials, The Daily Princetonian found that sport clubs draw from a fixed and limited operating budget, creating financial difficulties for these clubs.

SPORTS | April 15

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Sophomore star Pietra Tordin shines on the international stage

Sophomore star Pietra Tordin shines on the international stage

Lily Pampolina

Not many individuals can say that they’ve scored goals for two of the world’s most prestigious soccer programs. In February, just 19 years old, Pietra Tordin accomplished that feat. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Pietra to discuss her time at Princeton and her future as a national team soccer player.

Not many individuals can say that they’ve scored goals for two of the world’s most prestigious soccer programs. In February, just 19 years old, Pietra Tordin accomplished that feat. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Pietra to discuss her time at Princeton and her future as a national team soccer player.

SPORTS | March 28

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On the road to Ivy Madness: How different styles shaped success for Princeton basketball

On the road to Ivy Madness: How different styles shaped success for Princeton basketball

Alex Beverton-Smith and Peter Wang

Sitting down with women's basketball head coach Carla Berube and men's assistant head coach Brett MacConnell, the 'Prince' considers the rise of the Princeton basketball and looks ahead.

Sitting down with women's basketball head coach Carla Berube and men's assistant head coach Brett MacConnell, the 'Prince' considers the rise of the Princeton basketball and looks ahead.

SPORTS | March 8

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Kaitlyn Chen: The offensive leader of a defensive team

Kaitlyn Chen: The offensive leader of a defensive team

Brian Mhando

The 2022–23 Ivy League Player of the Year reflects on her rise as women’s basketball top offensive player, the path that led her to the Orange Bubble, and her hopes for the Tigers’ postseason dreams — and the fifth year that lies beyond.

The 2022–23 Ivy League Player of the Year reflects on her rise as women’s basketball top offensive player, the path that led her to the Orange Bubble, and her hopes for the Tigers’ postseason dreams — and the fifth year that lies beyond.

SPORTS | March 5

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Get Stops: How women’s basketball’s defense led to their dominance

Get Stops: How women’s basketball’s defense led to their dominance

Tate Hutchins

Princeton women’s basketball has reached levels of success unparalleled for an Ivy League team since head coach Carla Berube took over the program in 2019. Through interviews and statistics, we take a look at how defense, leadership, and depth has driven the Tigers to win after win.

Princeton women’s basketball has reached levels of success unparalleled for an Ivy League team since head coach Carla Berube took over the program in 2019. Through interviews and statistics, we take a look at how defense, leadership, and depth has driven the Tigers to win after win.

SPORTS | March 4

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The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

Diego Uribe

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

SPORTS | February 28

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Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

Coco Gong

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

SPORTS | February 28

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Xaivian Lee has a P-set to do

Xaivian Lee has a P-set to do

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton’s Korean-Canadian basketball star only played nine minutes during the team’s Sweet Sixteen run last year. Now, he’s sitting atop the Ivy League in conference play and a TikTok sensation. But... he's still got to do his Economics homework.

Princeton’s Korean-Canadian basketball star only played nine minutes during the team’s Sweet Sixteen run last year. Now, he’s sitting atop the Ivy League in conference play and a TikTok sensation. But... he's still got to do his Economics homework.

SPORTS | February 22

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March Madness heroes Ryan Langborg ’23 and Keeshawn Kellman ’23 take on a fifth year

March Madness heroes Ryan Langborg ’23 and Keeshawn Kellman ’23 take on a fifth year

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Daily Princetonian spoke with former Princeton basketball stars Ryan Langborg ’23 and Keeshawn Kellman ’23 to discuss their experiences during their graduate year at Northwestern University and Florida Gulf Coast University.

The Daily Princetonian spoke with former Princeton basketball stars Ryan Langborg ’23 and Keeshawn Kellman ’23 to discuss their experiences during their graduate year at Northwestern University and Florida Gulf Coast University.

SPORTS | February 15

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‘A special place at a special time’: Inside Princeton baseball’s analytics revolution

‘A special place at a special time’: Inside Princeton baseball’s analytics revolution

Joseph Uglialoro

The ‘Prince’ sat down with members of the Princeton Baseball Analytics Club to discuss how students have worked with pitching coach Joe Haumacher to revitalize the team’s approach to pitching.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with members of the Princeton Baseball Analytics Club to discuss how students have worked with pitching coach Joe Haumacher to revitalize the team’s approach to pitching.

SPORTS | February 14

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Tigers’ star linebacker Ozzie Nicholas '24 heading south to tackle ACC competition

Tigers’ star linebacker Ozzie Nicholas '24 heading south to tackle ACC competition

Harrison Blank

After a legendary career on the gridiron for Princeton football, unanimous First Team All-Ivy League linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 committed last week to play his final year of college eligibility at Duke University as a graduate transfer.

After a legendary career on the gridiron for Princeton football, unanimous First Team All-Ivy League linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 committed last week to play his final year of college eligibility at Duke University as a graduate transfer.

SPORTS | January 24

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Students find community and stress relief in intramural spikeball

Students find community and stress relief in intramural spikeball

Tate Hutchins

“Spikeball is like a social magnet, it really brings us all together.”

“Spikeball is like a social magnet, it really brings us all together.”

SPORTS | December 8

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Another competitive 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season in the books

Another competitive 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season in the books

Hayk Yengibaryan and Diego Uribe

“After weeks of grinding and studying in East Pyne and Firestone, there’s nothing like fighting between the lines,” sophomore Braden Lalin told the Daily Princetonian after his team, the Travelers, emerged victorious from the championship game of this year’s 5 v. 5 intramural basketball season. 

“After weeks of grinding and studying in East Pyne and Firestone, there’s nothing like fighting between the lines,” sophomore Braden Lalin told the Daily Princetonian after his team, the Travelers, emerged victorious from the championship game of this year’s 5v5 intramural basketball season. 

SPORTS | December 7

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Princeton’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team sets sights on nationals as new season begins

Princeton’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team sets sights on nationals as new season begins

Ryan Kirby

Clockwork will continue to work towards their goal of going to nationals when the season begins in January.

Clockwork will continue to work towards their goal of going to nationals when the season begins in January.

SPORTS | December 6

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