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Down goes No. 1: No. 6 field hockey defeats defending champion Northwestern 3–2

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Down goes No. 1: No. 6 field hockey defeats defending champion Northwestern 3–2

Emilia Reay

After toppling the No. 1 team in the nation, the Tigers will return to Bedford Field against Cornell on Friday with spirits high.

SPORTS | 13 hours ago

No.6 Field Hockey demolishes Dartmouth 4–0, improves to 3–1 in Ivy play

No.6 Field Hockey demolishes Dartmouth 4–0, improves to 3–1 in Ivy play

Emilia Reay

Over halfway through their Ivy League games, the Tigers came up with another victory in comfortable fashion against Dartmouth, 4–0.

SPORTS | 13 hours ago

Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

Men in football uniforms standing outside in a huddle.

Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton Football wasn’t able to win their final non-conference game against Mercer, falling 38–14 to their ranked opponents.

SPORTS | 13 hours ago

Men’s soccer put on the defense at home in 1–0 shutout of Brown

A soccer player wearing white keeps his eye on the ball while sprinting past a defender wearing black.

Men’s soccer put on the defense at home in 1–0 shutout of Brown

Xavier Latimer

Men’s soccer dominated on both sides of the ball against Brown, racking up 20 shots while stifling the Bears’ offense.

SPORTS | October 8

Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

Women in white jerseys play soccer against women in navy blue jerseys

Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

Leela Hensler

After their first-half goal was overturned on replay review, women’s soccer lost a tight match to Yale on a late goal.

SPORTS | October 8

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Cadigan Perriello

In a key rivalry showdown between two ranked teams, Princeton took down Yale in a 2–1 defensive battle.

SPORTS | October 8

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Man in water celebrate a goal in water polo

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Jordan Halagao and Doug Schwartz

Despite picking up two wins and crowning a new assists leader, water polo's weekend was marred by a loss to unranked Harvard.

SPORTS | October 8

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Three Princeton players in black and orange uniforms walk on field.

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Julian Danoff

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory, Princeton defeated Columbia 17–10 in their Ivy League opener.

SPORTS | October 5

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

A man wearing orange shorts and an orange jersey with black vertical stripes on it as he runs towards a soccer ball on a turf field.

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers No. 13 ranking in the country marks the first time they have been ranked since 2001, when the Tigers were ranked No. 25 for a week.

SPORTS | October 1

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Man in a black swim cap throws a yellow water polo ball.

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Jordan Halagao, Doug Schwartz, and Brizel Martinez Cruz

Men’s water polo fell to top-five Fordham in a close road loss but earned wins over conference opponents to finish the weekend.

SPORTS | October 1

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Emilia Reay

The Tigers beat the Terrapins 2-1 during their game on Sunday.

SPORTS | September 29

Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

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Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

Andrew Kang

Football returns next week for their Ivy League opener against Columbia at the Princeton Stadium.

SPORTS | September 28

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Siena Sydenham

Women’s soccer drops Ivy League matchup against Harvard with a 2–0 loss.

SPORTS | September 28

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

James Li

Princeton picks up 1–0 win against Harvard on the road in their first Ivy League matchup of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Emilia Reay

Princeton fell to Harvard in their first Ivy League loss of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Five men in orange uniforms with black stripes put their arms around each other on a green soccer field.

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Matthew Yi

Men’s soccer secured their fourth consecutive win in a road game against Seton Hall, building momentum as they head into conference play this Saturday.

SPORTS | September 24

No. 9 water polo snags two ranked wins in California tournament

A man in the water wearing a dark cap getting ready to take a shot in an outdoor pool.

No. 9 water polo snags two ranked wins in California tournament

Lucas Nor

After a four-game trip to Los Angeles, the Tigers suffered their first two losses of the season but still have an impressive record of 10–2.

SPORTS | September 23

Tigers top the Huskies 5–0 on Field Hockey’s Senior Day

Six women stand for photo in field hockey uniforms.

Tigers top the Huskies 5–0 on Field Hockey’s Senior Day

Emilia Reay

On Senior Day, Women’s Field Hockey saw off UConn 5–0 in front of home fans on Bedford Field.

SPORTS | September 23

Field hockey secures first Ivy League victory with a tight 1–0 win against UPenn

Women in black field hockey jerseys celebrate

Field hockey secures first Ivy League victory with a tight 1–0 win against UPenn

Emilia Reay

Princeton field hockey won a tight game against Penn in their first Ivy League matchup to start conference play 1–0.

SPORTS | September 21

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Football players in orange jerseys huddle up.

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Lily Pampolina and Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton football started strong but eventually fell to San Diego after a disappointing second half. While the Tiger offense showed improvement over last season, they lacked the consistency needed to pull out the win.

SPORTS | September 21

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