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No. 13 field hockey dominates Columbia in Ivy semifinals 4–0

The Tigers now set up a rematch with No.11 Harvard, who they narrowly beat 2–1 in overtime earlier this season. Princeton will look to avenge a loss from the 2023 Ivy League tournament championship game and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

The Tigers now set up a rematch with No.11 Harvard, who they narrowly beat 2–1 in overtime earlier this season. Princeton will look to avenge a loss from the 2023 Ivy League tournament championship game and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | 11/09/2024

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Tordin leads women’s soccer past Harvard 3–1 in Ivy tournament semifinal

After falling to Harvard in the opening round of last year’s Ivy League tournament, the Princeton women’s soccer team flipped the script in a 3–1 triumph to set up a title bout with Brown. The Tigers were led by Pietra Tordin, who found the back of the net twice for the Orange and Black.

After falling to Harvard in the opening round of last year’s Ivy League tournament, the Princeton women’s soccer team flipped the script in a 3–1 triumph to set up a title bout with Brown. The Tigers were led by Pietra Tordin, who found the back of the net twice for the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | 11/09/2024

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New-look women’s basketball team falters in season opener

Until Monday, Princeton women’s basketball had not lost their first game of the season since 2016. However, after going cold in the fourth quarter, the streak ended as the new-look Tiger squad fell 76–66 to the Duquesne Dukes.

Until Monday, Princeton women’s basketball had not lost their first game of the season since 2016. However, after going cold in the fourth quarter, the streak ended as the new-look Tiger squad fell 76–66 to the Duquesne Dukes.

SPORTS | 11/06/2024

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Chaney’s 44-kill weekend leads women’s volleyball to wins over Yale and Brown

Yale had not lost an Ivy League game in the last two years, winning 30 straight home games dating back to November 2021. Led by a near-perfect performance from sophomore Kamryn Chaney, Princeton ended that streak, beating the Bulldogs 3–1 in New Haven.

Yale had not lost an Ivy League game in the last two years, winning 30 straight home games dating back to November 2021. Led by a near-perfect performance from sophomore Kamryn Chaney, Princeton ended that streak, beating the Bulldogs 3–1 in New Haven.

SPORTS | 11/05/2024

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Lee drops 27 as men’s basketball rallies to win season opener against Iona

Led by Lee, the Tigers used a 20–2 run in the second half to erase a 16-point deficit, holding on for a narrow win. Next up for the Tigers will be the second annual Jersey Jam against the Duquesne Dukes.

Led by Lee, the Tigers used a 20–2 run in the second half to erase a 16-point deficit, holding on for a narrow win. Next up for the Tigers will be the second annual Jersey Jam against the Duquesne Dukes.

SPORTS | 11/05/2024

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Men and women chase down victory at Ivy League Cross Country Championships

Princeton cross country swept the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on both the men's and women's sides behind strong performances up and down the whole teams.

Princeton cross country swept the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on both the men's and women's sides behind strong performances up and down the whole teams.

SPORTS | 11/04/2024

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Men’s soccer defeats Dartmouth 2–1, keeping Ivy League title hopes alive

Should Princeton beat No.19 Penn on Saturday, they will clinch a share of the league title and will reserve the right to host the Ivy League tournament due to tiebreaker rules.

Should Princeton beat No.19 Penn on Saturday, they will clinch a share of the league title and will reserve the right to host the Ivy League tournament due to tiebreaker rules.

SPORTS | 11/04/2024

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Football routed by Cornell on Homecoming weekend, 49–35

The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, but the comeback effort fell short in a 49–35 defeat to the Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The loss to the Big Red marked the first time the Tigers have fallen to Cornell since 2017.

The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, but the comeback effort fell short in a 49–35 defeat to the Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The loss to the Big Red marked the first time the Tigers have fallen to Cornell since 2017.

SPORTS | 11/04/2024

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Offense erupts as men’s soccer cruises to 5–2 win over Seton Hall

Men’s soccer beat Seton Hall 5–2 in an offensive triumph. The Tigers will now travel to Hanover this weekend to take on the Dartmouth Big Green. The Tigers have already clinched the Ivy League tournament, but a win in New Hampshire could put Princeton within striking distance of the regular season title.

Men’s soccer beat Seton Hall 5–2 in an offensive triumph. The Tigers will now travel to Hanover this weekend to take on the Dartmouth Big Green. The Tigers have already clinched the Ivy League tournament, but a win in New Hampshire could put Princeton within striking distance of the regular season title.

SPORTS | 10/31/2024

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Women’s rugby earns second win in program history, defeats Mount St. Mary’s

After two years without victory as a varsity program, the women’s rugby team builds on a history-making season, earning their second-ever win this past weekend.

After two years without victory as a varsity program, the women’s rugby team builds on a history-making season, earning their second-ever win this past weekend.

SPORTS | 10/29/2024

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Field Hockey clinches Ivy League regular season title with win over Dartmouth

Next, the Tigers will turn their attention to hosting the Ivy League Tournament, as the No. 10 ranked Harvard Crimson are the most formidable threat to the Tigers’ chances.

Next, the Tigers will turn their attention to hosting the Ivy League Tournament, as the No. 10 ranked Harvard Crimson are the most formidable threat to the Tigers‘ chances.

SPORTS | 10/28/2024

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Men’s soccer clinches Ivy League Tournament berth, rallies past Yale 1–0

The Orange and Black beat the Bulldogs for their first win over Yale since 2015, clinching a spot in the Ivy League tournament in the process. Sitting in second in the Ivy after this weekend’s win, the Tigers have put themselves in position to potentially host the Ivy League tournament by securing wins in their final two conference games.

The Orange and Black beat the Bulldogs for their first win over Yale since 2015, clinching a spot in the Ivy League tournament in the process. Sitting in second in the Ivy after this weekend’s win, the Tigers have put themselves in position to potentially host the Ivy League tournament by securing wins in their final two conference games.

SPORTS | 10/27/2024