Sports Recaps

Softball splits doubleheader against Penn Quakers on Sunday, winning series 2–1

Softball splits doubleheader against Penn Quakers on Sunday, winning series 2–1

Tony Owens

The Tigers handed the Quakers their first Ivy League win of the season on Sunday afternoon. They were however, able to win the series 2–1. 

The Tigers handed the Quakers their first Ivy League win of the season on Sunday afternoon. They were however, able to win the series 2–1. 

SPORTS | 04/03/2023

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Tigers baseball scores and hits, but drops two of three in Cambridge

Tigers baseball scores and hits, but drops two of three in Cambridge

Gabriel Robare

After a dominant 18–9 win in the first game of the series, the Tigers dropped the next two games to the Crimson in two hard fought battles. 

After a dominant 18–9 win in the first game of the series, the Tigers dropped the next two games to the Crimson in two hard fought battles. 

SPORTS | 04/03/2023

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No. 17 men’s lacrosse defeats the Brown Bears on home turf, 16–12

No. 17 men’s lacrosse defeats the Brown Bears on home turf, 16–12

Diego Uribe and Harrison Blank

The win catapults the Tigers into third place in the Ivy League with three more conference games left to play against Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell. 

The win catapults the Tigers into third place in the Ivy League with three more conference games left to play against Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell. 

SPORTS | 04/02/2023

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No. 7 women’s water polo continues historic season with four straight wins

No. 7 women’s water polo continues historic season with four straight wins

Hayk Yengibaryan

Sophomore center Jovana Sekulic scored 15 goals during the four games and now has 66 goals on the season, leading the Tigers to a 23–2 record. 

Sophomore center Jovana Sekulic scored 15 goals during the four games and now has 66 goals on the season, leading the Tigers to a 23–2 record. 

SPORTS | 04/02/2023

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Men’s volleyball drops rematch with George Mason

Men’s volleyball drops rematch with George Mason

Kenzy Elshazly

The Tigers travel south next weekend in a matchup against Charleston (21–2, 5–1 EIVA), where they will hope to overcome the currently second-place team in their conference.

The Tigers travel south next weekend in a matchup against Charleston (21–2, 5–1 EIVA), where they will hope to overcome the currently second-place team in their conference.

SPORTS | 04/02/2023

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Softball sweeps double-header against Rider Broncs

Softball sweeps double-header against Rider Broncs

Tony Owens

This weekend, the Tigers will play a three-game series against the Penn Quakers, where they look to continue their success in Ivy League play. The Tigers currently have the most wins (5) in the Ivy League, and the second-best record behind only the Dartmouth Big Green. 

This weekend, the Tigers will play a three game series against the Penn Quakers, where they look to continue their success in Ivy League play. The Tigers currently have the most wins (5) in the Ivy League, and the second best record behind only the Dartmouth Big Green. 

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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No. 17 women's lacrosse falls to the No. 10 Maryland Terrapins

No. 17 women's lacrosse falls to the No. 10 Maryland Terrapins

Evelyn Walsh

Despite outscoring the Terrapins 4–1 in the fourth quarter, the Tigers were unable to make up their deficit, ending the game with a loss and a final score of 15–11.

Despite outscoring the Terrapins 4–1 in the fourth quarter, the Tigers were unable to make up their deficit, ending the game with a loss and a final score of 15–11.

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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Princeton baseball sweeps Dartmouth, tops last year’s win total

Princeton baseball sweeps Dartmouth, tops last year’s win total

Gabriel Robare

In the three victories against Dartmouth, Princeton had double-digit hits in every one, and each game featured at least three multi-hit games from Tigers’ position players.

In the three games against Dartmouth, Princeton had double-digit hits in every one, and each game featured at least three multi-hit games from Tigers’ position players.

SPORTS | 03/29/2023

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Princeton fencing earns second place at the NCAA Championships

Princeton fencing earns second place at the NCAA Championships

Ava Seigel

“It’s been a season-long effort that has resulted in three silvers and three bronzes individually [and] a second place team finish at NCAAs. [The] improvement from last year means the team is on an upward trend for sure,” senior foil Mohamed Hamza wrote to the ‘Prince.’ 

“It’s been a season-long effort that has resulted in three silvers and three bronzes individually [and] a second place team finish at NCAAs. [The] improvement from last year means the team is on an upward trend for sure,” senior foil Mohamed Hamza wrote to the ‘Prince.’ 

SPORTS | 03/28/2023

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Men’s volleyball downs George Mason and No. 8 Loyola Chicago

Men’s volleyball downs George Mason and No. 8 Loyola Chicago

Kenzy Elshazly

The Tigers improved to 4–2 in EIVA conference play this season after the win versus George Mason, and earned their first top-10 victory of the year this Saturday versus No. 8 Loyola Chicago. 

The Tigers improved to 4–2 in EIVA conference play this season after the win versus George Mason, and earned their first top-10 victory of the year this Saturday versus No. 8 Loyola Chicago. 

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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No. 20 men’s lacrosse upsets No. 12 Yale for first Ivy League victory

No. 20 men’s lacrosse upsets No. 12 Yale for first Ivy League victory

Harrison Blank

Men’s lacrosse put up 23 goals, the most all-time against Yale, with ten different athletes contributing goals and sophomore attacker Coulter Mackesy finishing with eight goals and two assists. 

Men’s lacrosse put up 23 goals, the most all-time against Yale, with ten different athletes contributing goals and sophomore attacker Coulter Mackesy finishing with eight goals and two assists. 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Softball defeats Brown Bears 2–1 in three-game series

Softball defeats Brown Bears 2–1 in three-game series

Tony Owens

This past weekend, softball traveled to Providence, R.I. for a three-game series against the Brown Bears. Winning 2–1. Princeton left Rhode Island having won their first two series in Ivy League play. 

This past weekend, softball traveled to Providence, R.I. for a three-game series against the Brown Bears. Winning 2–1. Princeton left Rhode Island having won their first two series in Ivy League play.

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Men’s and women’s swimming and diving compete in NCAA Championships

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving compete in NCAA Championships

Dana Serea

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving demonstrated their strength at NCAA Championships, with many athletes earning top placements.

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving demonstrated their strength at NCAA Championships with many athletes earning top placements.

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Openweight, heavyweight, and men’s lightweight rowing programs dominate in season openers

Openweight, heavyweight, and men’s lightweight rowing programs dominate in season openers

Olivia Lechner

“Navy and Georgetown are fast crews so taking victory against both is a testament to how strong our team is,” first-year lightweight rower Braeden Carroll told The Daily Princetonian. “After a long winter of training, it was great to put that hard work to use.” 

“Navy and Georgetown are fast crews so taking victory against both is a testament to how strong our team is,” first-year lightweight rower Braeden Carroll told The Daily Princetonian. “After a long winter of training, it was great to put that hard work to use.” 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Women’s lacrosse beats Cornell for first Ivy League win

Women’s lacrosse beats Cornell for first Ivy League win

Evelyn Walsh

“Momentum played a huge role in our game,” first-year goalkeeper Amelia Hughes told The Daily Princetonian. “Once we started winning draw controls and forcing key turnovers that led to goals, we were able to get ourselves out of a hole very quickly. It boosted our energy all around and really helped us to win the game.” 

“Momentum played a huge role in our game,” first-year goalkeeper Amelia Hughes told The Daily Princetonian. “Once we started winning draw controls and forcing key turnovers that led to goals, we were able to get ourselves out of a hole very quickly. It boosted our energy all around and really helped us to win the game.” 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

Wilson Conn

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

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Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

Diego Uribe

Creighton shot 58.2 percent from the floor and out-rebounded Princeton by 11, a recipe that proved to be too much for the Tigers.

Creighton shot 58.2 percent from the floor and out-rebounded Princeton by 11, a recipe that proved to be too much for the Tigers.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

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Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

Isabel Rodrigues

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

SPORTS | 03/20/2023

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‘DAVID’ KEEPS DANCING: men’s basketball defeats Missouri, 78–63, to advance to Sweet 16

‘DAVID’ KEEPS DANCING: men’s basketball defeats Missouri, 78–63, to advance to Sweet 16

Wilson Conn

“We’re not done yet,” senior guard Ryan Langborg said after the win. “We’ve got a bunch of games left … we’re all so excited and ready to get after the next one.”

“We’re not done yet,” senior guard Ryan Langborg said after the win. “We’ve got a bunch of games left … we’re all so excited and ready to get after the next one.”

SPORTS | 03/19/2023

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A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

Isabel Rodrigues

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

SPORTS | 03/18/2023

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