Sports Recaps

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

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

Joseph Uglialoro

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

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

Max Hines

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan and Alex Beverton-Smith

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan and JP Ohl

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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Senior Day showcase: No. 6 men’s water polo dominates LIU and Iona

Senior Day showcase: No. 6 men’s water polo dominates LIU and Iona

Bryant Figueroa

Back home for senior day, Princeton water polo dominated in two victories over LIU and Iona, sending off the seniors on a positive note.

Back home for senior day, Princeton water polo dominated in two victories over LIU and Iona, sending off the seniors on a positive note.

SPORTS | 11/05/2024

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

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

Luke Stockless and Max Hines

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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

Football routed by Cornell on Homecoming weekend, 49–35

Lily Pampolina

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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Women’s soccer clinches No. 1 seed in Ivy Tournament, beats Columbia 1-0

Women’s soccer clinches No. 1 seed in Ivy Tournament, beats Columbia 1-0

Daniel Eafa

Princeton will now turn their focus to next weekend’s Ivy League Tournament, where they will first play Harvard in the semifinals at Roberts Stadium.

Princeton will now turn their focus to next weekend’s Ivy League Tournament, where they will first play Harvard in the semifinals at Roberts Stadium.

SPORTS | 11/04/2024

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Field hockey finishes off perfect Ivy League regular season, escapes Yale 1-0

Field hockey finishes off perfect Ivy League regular season, escapes Yale 1-0

Emilia Reay

Princeton will now look towards next weekend’s Ivy League tournament, where they will host as the No. 1 seed against Columbia on Friday.

Princeton will now look towards next weekend’s Ivy League tournament, where they will host as the No. 1 seed against Columbia on Friday.

SPORTS | 11/03/2024

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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

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

Zachary Meisel

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

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

Emilia Reay

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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Hopes of a bonfire extinguished as Princeton football falls to Harvard 45–13

Hopes of a bonfire extinguished as Princeton football falls to Harvard 45–13

Doug Schwartz

A loss against Harvard sees any chance of a bonfire lost as Princeton football continues a disappointing campaign so far this season.

A loss against Harvard sees any chance of a bonfire lost as Princeton football continues a disappointing campaign so far this season.

SPORTS | 10/28/2024

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

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

Matthew Yi

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

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Women’s volleyball falls to a strong Marquette team in final non-conference match

Women’s volleyball falls to a strong Marquette team in final non-conference match

Ark Bunyan

Women’s volleyball lost in straight sets to Marquette despite a surge in the second. They face an undefeated Yale next week away in New Haven.

Women’s volleyball lost in straight sets to Marquette despite a surge in the second. They face an undefeated Yale next week away in New Haven.

SPORTS | 10/27/2024

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No. 13 field hockey makes statement in 2–1 head-to-head win over No. 6 Maryland

No. 13 field hockey makes statement in 2–1 head-to-head win over No. 6 Maryland

Devon Rudolph

The Tigers’ victory over No. 6 Maryland proved that this Princeton team can compete with some of the best in the country, a massively important sign as postseason is fast approaching.

The Tigers’ victory over No. 6 Maryland proved that this Princeton team can compete with some of the best in the country, a massively important sign as postseason is fast approaching.

SPORTS | 10/27/2024

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Women’s soccer downs Dartmouth 4–0 on senior day

Women’s soccer downs Dartmouth 4–0 on senior day

Naomi Segel and Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

The Tigers have put themselves in position to earn the number one seed and home field advantage in the Ivy League Tournament if they beat Columbia next Saturday on the road.

The Tigers have put themselves in position to earn the number one seed and home field advantage in the Ivy League Tournament if they beat Columbia next Saturday on the road.

SPORTS | 10/27/2024

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Women’s soccer avoids upset, rally past UMBC Retrievers 2–1 in comeback win

Women’s soccer avoids upset, rally past UMBC Retrievers 2–1 in comeback win

Matthew Yi

Junior defender Pia Beaulieu had an assist and scored a game-winning goal as the Tigers outlasted the UMBC Retrievers 2–1. Senior defender Ryann Brown scored her first goal for the Tigers.

Junior defender Pia Beaulieu had an assist and scored a game-winning goal as the Tigers outlasted the UMBC Retrievers 2–1. Senior defender Ryann Brown scored her first goal for the Tigers.

SPORTS | 10/23/2024

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Kelley’s early strike lifts men’s soccer over Fordham in midweek matchup

Kelley’s early strike lifts men’s soccer over Fordham in midweek matchup

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers will return to Ivy play this weekend when they host the Yale Bulldogs. With a win on Saturday, the Tigers would have 12 points in the league and put themselves in a great position to qualify for the Ivy League tournament.

The Tigers will return to Ivy play this weekend when they host the Yale Bulldogs. With a win on Saturday, the Tigers would have 12 points in the league and put themselves in a great position to qualify for the Ivy League tournament.

SPORTS | 10/23/2024

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