Sports Recaps

Curtains close on historic season for men’s water polo in national semifinals

A water polo player with a white cap on in the pool getting ready to shoot the ball with two defenders in blue caps putting their hands to try and block the shot.

Curtains close on historic season for men’s water polo in national semifinals

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers went toe-to-toe with the Bruins for three quarters before ultimately falling short in the final period, losing 17–13.

SPORTS | 12/04/2023

Men’s basketball completes 11-point comeback to beat Furman in last-second thriller

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Men’s basketball completes 11-point comeback to beat Furman in last-second thriller

Joseph Uglialoro

Men’s basketball, now undefeated with an 8–0 record, is one of only sixteen undefeated teams left in Division 1 as of Saturday’s game.

SPORTS | 12/04/2023

Women’s ice hockey splits weekend series at home with a win and a tie

Princeton hockey player and Union hockey player stare downwards while next to each other

Women’s ice hockey splits weekend series at home with a win and a tie

Max Hines

The Tigers put up a strong showing against RPI and tied Union.

SPORTS | 12/04/2023

Men’s waterpolo advances to NCAA Final Four, sets program record of 28 wins

A man in the water with a water polo ball in his hand ready to shoot towards the goal

Men’s waterpolo advances to NCAA Final Four, sets program record of 28 wins

Hayk Yengibaryan

The historic season for Dustin Litvak’s team continues as they set a program record 28 wins and reached the Final Four for the first time in the expanded tournament era.

The historic season for Dustin Litvak’s team continues as they set a program record 28 wins and reached the Final Four for the first time in the expanded tournament era

SPORTS | 12/02/2023

No. 25 women’s basketball wins double-overtime thriller against Seton Hall

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No. 25 women’s basketball wins double-overtime thriller against Seton Hall

Tate Hutchins

The women’s basketball team improved to 5–2 on the young season after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates in double-overtime. The game was their first since October of last year as a nationally ranked team.

The women's basketball team improved to 5–2 on the young season after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates in double-overtime. The game was their first since October of last year as a nationally ranked team.

SPORTS | 11/30/2023

Men’s basketball continues historic start with double-digit win over Bucknell

Sophomore forward Caiden Pierce lays the ball up in traffic, surrounded by two Bucknell defenders.

Men’s basketball continues historic start with double-digit win over Bucknell

Alex Beverton-Smith

With this win, the men’s basketball team extends their record to 7–0 for just the fifth time in school history. Their hot start has earned the team national recognition, receiving 14 points in the most recent AP Poll.

With this win, the men's basketball team extends their record to 7–0 for just the fifth time in school history. Their hot start has earned the team national recognition, receiving 14 points in the most recent AP Poll.

SPORTS | 11/30/2023

Men’s basketball undefeated, off to best start since 1997–1998 season

Men’s basketball undefeated, off to best start since 1997–1998 season

Diego Uribe and Alex Beverton-Smith

This Wednesday, Nov. 29 the Tigers are back on the road at the Bucknell Bison (2–6 overall, 0–0 Patriot League).

SPORTS | 11/28/2023

Women’s basketball topples No. 20 Oklahoma for fourth win against ranked opponent in program history

Women’s basketball topples No. 20 Oklahoma for fourth win against ranked opponent in program history

Alex Beverton-Smith

The victory marked just the fourth win the Tigers have had against ranked opponents in program history, and the third win against ranked opponents in the last three years.

SPORTS | 11/27/2023

Football ends season with a string of Ivy League awards

Football ends season with a string of Ivy League awards

Alex Beverton-Smith

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Ivy League announced the winners after the season ended for the Tigers and the rest of the conference. With a total of 10 players recognized, Princeton had a successful day.

SPORTS | 11/26/2023

Men’s hockey splits weekend slate with an overtime victory over No. 10 Cornell

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Men’s hockey splits weekend slate with an overtime victory over No. 10 Cornell

Ava Seigel

The Tigers entered their fourth overtime faceoff of the season in their game against Cornell, and their third in the last four home games.

SPORTS | 11/20/2023

Three-peat complete: Men’s water polo earns third-straight NWPC title

A group of men hugging one another whilst holding a winner's plaque outside a pool.

Three-peat complete: Men’s water polo earns third-straight NWPC title

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers clinched a spot in the NCAA water polo championships as the fourth seed and will open play against the University of California, Irvine on Dec. 1.

The Tigers clinched a spot in the NCAA water polo championships as the fourth seed and will open play against the University of California – Irvine on December 1.

SPORTS | 11/20/2023

Women’s basketball narrowly falls to No. 3 UCLA

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Women’s basketball narrowly falls to No. 3 UCLA

Allison Ha

In Kaitlyn Chen's homecoming game, the senior guard scored a game-high 24 points in a narrow three-point loss.

SPORTS | 11/19/2023

Women’s soccer loses in penalty shootout against Texas Tech

Princeton players in orange and black on sidelines listening to coach, with fans in the background watching on.

Women’s soccer loses in penalty shootout against Texas Tech

Joseph Uglialoro

Despite outshooting Texas Tech 16–4, the Tigers came up just short to one of the best teams in the nation.

SPORTS | 11/19/2023

Football wraps up season with a seven-turnover victory over Penn, 31–24

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Football wraps up season with a seven-turnover victory over Penn, 31–24

Alex Beverton-Smith

Seven turnovers, including two key interceptions from sophomore defense back Nasir Hill, gave the Tigers a win over Penn.

SPORTS | 11/19/2023

Men’s cross country caps strong season with eleventh place finish at NCAA championship

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Men’s cross country caps strong season with eleventh place finish at NCAA championship

Max Hines

After the focus and success from this season, the team’s eyes now turn toward the track, where the Tigers have the opportunity to build on their Ivy League title in cross country.

SPORTS | 11/19/2023

Men’s basketball remains undefeated following road win against Duquesne

Princeton player wears a black jersey as he dribbles a basketball with his left hand. He is defended by a Duquesne player wearing a white jersey.

Men’s basketball remains undefeated following road win against Duquesne

Tate Hutchins

Behind a career-high 23 points from senior guard Matt Alloco, the Tigers have extended their win streak to three in a row to open the 2023–24 basketball season.

SPORTS | 11/16/2023

Women’s volleyball finishes regular season strong, defeating Dartmouth and Harvard

Volleyball players smile and celebrate in huddle.

Women’s volleyball finishes regular season strong, defeating Dartmouth and Harvard

Josefina Gurevich

In a stellar season, Princeton maintained their silver status in the Ivy League standings and will be entering next weekend’s Ivy League Championship Tournament as the second seed behind only Yale.

SPORTS | 11/14/2023