Sports Profiles And Interviews

‘A born leader:’ Sophomore Kristof Kóvács leads men’s water polo to national success

‘A born leader:’ Sophomore Kristof Kóvács leads men’s water polo to national success

Bryant Figueroa

Sophomore Kristof Kovács has made waves in playing collegiate-level water polo, adapting to life in the United States along the way. His impressive debut season has led the Tigers to success on the national stage.

Sophomore Kristof Kovács has made waves in playing collegiate-level water polo, adapting to life in the United States along the way. His impressive debut season has led the Tigers to success on the national stage.

SPORTS | 11/14/2024

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Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

Doug Schwartz

For Princeton and the Ivy League, the consolidation of competitive college programs into larger conferences has proved to be a significant barrier to ideal scheduling. Conference realignment has made the path to the NCAA tournament an even more difficult one for teams in the already relatively disadvantaged conference.

For Princeton and the Ivy League, the consolidation of competitive college programs into larger conferences has proved to be a significant barrier to ideal scheduling. Conference realignment has made the path to the NCAA tournament an even more difficult one for teams in the already relatively disadvantaged conference.

SPORTS | 11/07/2024

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After three consecutive losing seasons, can new coach Ben Syer turn the tide for men’s hockey?

After three consecutive losing seasons, can new coach Ben Syer turn the tide for men’s hockey?

Cole Keller

With another Princeton hockey season on the horizon, the men’s hockey team will have a new face leading the squad — longtime Quinnipiac and Cornell assistant coach Ben Syer, who will face the tall task of reviving a Princeton program that finished ninth of 12 teams in the ECAC in 2023–24.

With another Princeton hockey season on the horizon, the men’s hockey team will have a new face leading the squad — longtime Quinnipiac and Cornell assistant coach Ben Syer, who will face the tall task of reviving a Princeton program that finished ninth of 12 teams in the ECAC in 2023–24.

SPORTS | 10/24/2024

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‘Be hunting for the next opportunity, always’: Pietra Tordin’s journey at the U20 World Cup

‘Be hunting for the next opportunity, always’: Pietra Tordin’s journey at the U20 World Cup

Lily Pampolina

Junior forward Pietra Tordin led the United States in scoring in the U20 World Cup, earning a bronze medal along the way. With support both domestically and abroad, she scored a cumulative four goals playing on the international stage before returning to campus and back to collegiate play with the Tigers.

Junior forward Pietra Tordin led the United States in scoring in the U20 World Cup, earning a bronze medal along the way. With support both domestically and abroad, she scored a cumulative four goals playing on the international stage before returning to campus and back to collegiate play with the Tigers.

SPORTS | 10/10/2024

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‘The heartbeat of our program’: Inside the walk-on experience

‘The heartbeat of our program’: Inside the walk-on experience

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

Walk-on athletes play a significant role across the 38 Princeton varsity athletic programs, filling in gaps and adding depth that coaches often cannot fill due to pressure to limit numbers of recruited athletes. Walk-ons come in all shapes and sizes — some communicating with coaches while in high school and some choosing a new sport after coming to campus — but their presence is highly valued by coaches and teammates alike regardless of background.

Walk-on athletes play a significant role across the 38 Princeton varsity athletic programs, filling in gaps and adding depth that coaches often cannot fill due to pressure to limit numbers of recruited athletes. Walk-ons come in all shapes and sizes — some communicating with coaches while in high school and some choosing a new sport after coming to campus — but their presence is highly valued by coaches and teammates alike regardless of background.

SPORTS | 09/27/2024

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Ivy League to Grand Slam: Ryan Seggerman ’22 journeys to the 2024 US Open

Ivy League to Grand Slam: Ryan Seggerman ’22 journeys to the 2024 US Open

Josefina Gurevich

A standard of success at the tennis courts of Old Nassau, Ryan Seggerman ’22 has taken an unconventional path to the professional tour through an Ivy League university. Fresh off domination through Challengers and a home-court upset at Indian Wells, Princeton’s former star at the NCAA level made his Slam debut at the U.S. Open, one of four Grand Slams and tennis’s highest possible level.

A standard of success at the tennis courts of Old Nassau, Ryan Seggerman ’22 will soon step out on a much larger stage. Princeton’s former star at both the Ivy League and NCAA level will now play doubles at the U.S. Open, one of four Grand Slams and tennis’s highest possible level.

SPORTS | 09/01/2024

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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 | 07/25/2024

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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 | 07/25/2024

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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 | 07/25/2024

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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 | 07/24/2024

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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 | 04/26/2024

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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 | 04/18/2024

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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 | 04/15/2024

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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 | 03/28/2024

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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 | 03/08/2024

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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 | 03/05/2024

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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 | 03/04/2024

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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 | 02/28/2024

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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 | 02/28/2024

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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 | 02/22/2024

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