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Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

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Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

Bryant Figueroa

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

SPORTS | December 22

Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

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Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

Bridget O’Neill and Alex Beverton-Smith

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 16

Women’s basketball drops two games to Portland and Utah on West Coast trip

Women’s basketball player uses her body to guard the ball.

Women’s basketball drops two games to Portland and Utah on West Coast trip

Max Hines and Emilia Reay

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

SPORTS | 12/12/2024

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Princeton teammates shake hands in success after beating Monmouth.

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

SPORTS | 12/12/2024

Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

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Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

SPORTS | 12/11/2024

Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

Princeton wrestler raises his hand in victory

Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

Devon Rudolph

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

SPORTS | 12/10/2024
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Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

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Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

Doug Schwartz

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

SPORTS | 12/10/2024

Women’s ice hockey now boasts winning record following triumphant week

Woman in ice hockey gear on ice.

Women’s ice hockey now boasts winning record following triumphant week

Alex Beverton-Smith

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

SPORTS | 12/03/2024

Princeton men’s hockey closes their road stretch with losses to Colgate and Cornell

Two hockey players, one in orange and the other red, compete for a puck.

Princeton men’s hockey closes their road stretch with losses to Colgate and Cornell

Lily Pampolina

Continuing a long road stretch this weekend, men’s ice hockey couldn’t convert a shot advantage in a 2–1 against Colgate and struggled to get their footing in a 5–0 blowout against No. 7 Cornell.

Continuing a long road stretch this weekend, men’s ice hockey couldn’t convert a shot advantage in a 2–1 against Colgate and struggled to get their footing in a 5–0 blowout against No. 7 Cornell.

SPORTS | 11/25/2024

Tigers go dancing in Madison: Men’s cross country places 24th at NCAA Championships

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Tigers go dancing in Madison: Men’s cross country places 24th at NCAA Championships

Luke Stockless

Princeton men’s cross country wrapped up their 2024 campaign with a 24th-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Madison, below their lofty expectations but capping an impressive season.

Princeton men’s cross country wrapped up their 2024 campaign with a 24th-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Madison, below their lofty expectations but capping an impressive season.

SPORTS | 11/25/2024

No. 3 Men’s Squash sweeps No. 7 Drexel to begin season 2–0

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No. 3 Men’s Squash sweeps No. 7 Drexel to begin season 2–0

Bryant Figueroa

Men’s squash opened their new facility at the Meadows Campus with wins over Drexel and Navy to start the season, and will next head to Massachusetts for their first away match of the year against Williams.

Men's squash opened their new facility at the Meadows Campus with wins over Drexel and Navy to start the season, and will next head to Massachusetts for their first away match of the year against Williams.

SPORTS | 11/25/2024

Men’s soccer ends NCAA tournament run with 1–0 loss to Akron

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Men’s soccer ends NCAA tournament run with 1–0 loss to Akron

Hayk Yengibaryan

After a magical run that saw the Orange and Black win the Ivy League tournament, the Tigers NCAA hopes were cut short with a 1–0 loss to the Akron Zips in the first round of the College Cup.

After a magical run that saw the Orange and Black win the Ivy League tournament, the Tigers NCAA hopes were cut short with a 1–0 loss to the Akron Zips in the first round of the College Cup.

SPORTS | 11/22/2024

Men’s hockey earns first win of season against Yale, loses in shootout to Brown

Princeton and Brown hockey players lean in for a faceoff during a hockey game.

Men’s hockey earns first win of season against Yale, loses in shootout to Brown

Cole Keller

Senior goaltender Ethan Pearson was the story for the Tigers, stopping all but two in back-to-back starts that saw the Tigers earn three out of four points.

Senior goaltender Ethan Pearson was the story for the Tigers, stopping all but two in back-to-back starts that saw the Tigers earn three out of four points.

SPORTS | 11/20/2024

Women’s volleyball snags regular season title, dominates Dartmouth and Harvard

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Women’s volleyball snags regular season title, dominates Dartmouth and Harvard

Bryant Figueroa

After a weekend sweep for the Tigers and a Yale loss, Princeton won its 20th regular season title and claimed hosting rights for the Ivy League tournament this weekend.

After a weekend sweep for the Tigers and a Yale loss, Princeton won its 20th regular season title and claimed hosting rights for the Ivy League tournament this weekend.

SPORTS | 11/19/2024

Tigers bounce back: Men’s basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Merrimack

A man dunking a basketball during a basketball game while wearing orange and black

Tigers bounce back: Men’s basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Merrimack

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers were led by reigning Ivy League player of the Year Caden Pierce, who finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists to lead the Orange and Black.

The Tigers were led by reigning Ivy League player of the Year Caden Pierce, who finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists to lead the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | 11/19/2024

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