Sports Recaps

Men’s ice hockey sweeps the weekend with two Ivy League overtime wins

Hockey player hits puck right in front of goal while goalie lies on ice

Men’s ice hockey sweeps the weekend with two Ivy League overtime wins

Ava Seigel

This weekend was the first time the Tigers skated away with two overtime wins in succession in 36 regular seasons.

SPORTS | November 13

Men’s cross country takes gold at Regionals while women leave wishing for more

Men’s cross country takes gold at Regionals while women leave wishing for more

Max Hines

The men’s team now sets their sights on Saturday’s championship, which begins 9:30 a.m. on ESPNU.

SPORTS | November 12

Princeton Electric Speedboating shatters world record for fastest electric-powered boat

people yell and spray champagne happily behind boat

Princeton Electric Speedboating shatters world record for fastest electric-powered boat

Peter Wang

“A lot of people said, ‘there’s no way you’re gonna beat that record, look at your competition,’” CEO of Princeton Electric Speedboating Andrew Robbins '25 said. “When we started this project, we told ourselves, well, we might try and fail . . . but it’s definitely worth going for.”

“A lot of people said, ‘there’s no way you’re gonna beat that record, look at your competition,’” junior and CEO of Princeton Electric Speedboating Andrew Robbins said. “When we started this project, we told ourselves, well, we might try and fail . . . but it’s definitely worth going for.”

SPORTS | November 12

Resurgent women’s soccer kickstarts NCAA tournament run with dramatic 1-0 win over Michigan

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Resurgent women’s soccer kickstarts NCAA tournament run with dramatic 1-0 win over Michigan

Joseph Uglialoro

Though Princeton will enter as heavy underdogs, their performance against Michigan will give them undeniable momentum as they fly to Lubbock and prepare for the upcoming game next Friday against the Texas Tech Raiders.

SPORTS | November 12

Princeton football falls to Yale 36–28 in double overtime

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Princeton football falls to Yale 36–28 in double overtime

Hayk Yengibaryan and JP Ohl

With the loss, the Tigers are now out of the Ivy League title race. Yale will have a chance to win a share of the title when they host Harvard next Saturday.

With the loss, the Tigers are now out of the Ivy League Title Race. Yale will have a chance to win a share of the title when they host Harvard next Saturday.

SPORTS | November 11

Jersey’s best? Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers in season opener

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Jersey’s best? Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers in season opener

Diego Uribe and Tate Hutchins

The men’s basketball team kicked off their 2023–24 campaign with an upset win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday night at the first annual Deborah Heart and Lung Center Jersey Jam. Senior guard Matt Allocco led the way with 21 points and nine rebounds, earning him the game’s MVP award.

SPORTS | November 8

Women’s basketball battles back to beat Duquesne in season opener

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Women’s basketball battles back to beat Duquesne in season opener

Allison Ha

Led by sophomore guard Madison St. Rose, the Tigers started the 2023–24 campaign with a 65–57 win versus the Duquesne Dukes. St. Rose finished the game with a career-high 26 points.

SPORTS | November 7

Women’s soccer falls out of the Ivy League tournament, losing 4–2 to Harvard on Friday

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Women’s soccer falls out of the Ivy League tournament, losing 4–2 to Harvard on Friday

Joseph Uglialoro

After a 4-2 loss to eventual Ivy League champions Harvard on Friday, the Princeton women’s soccer team will host Michigan in the NCAA tournament this weekend.

After a 4–2 loss to eventual Ivy League champions Harvard on Friday, the Princeton women’s soccer team will host Michigan in the NCAA tournament this weekend.

SPORTS | November 7

‘A special moment:’ Men’s water polo picks up two wins on senior day

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‘A special moment:’ Men’s water polo picks up two wins on senior day

Hayk Yengibaryan

With the win, the Tigers clinched the No.1 seed in the NWPC tournament that will take place at Harvard's Blodgett Pool from November 17–19.

SPORTS | November 6

Field hockey falls in Ivy League Championship with a devastating last-minute Harvard goal

Field hockey girl in ponytail puts stick down to ground next to ball while opposing girl does the same

Field hockey falls in Ivy League Championship with a devastating last-minute Harvard goal

Evelyn Walsh

The Tigers wrapped up their 2023 season with eight impressive wins against top programs and tough competitors. Seven valuable seniors will be leaving the team, but there is much more to come for Princeton field hockey in 2024.

The Tigers wrapped up their 2023 season with eight impressive wins against top programs and tough competitors. Seven valuable seniors will be leaving the team, but there is much more to come for Princeton Field Hockey in 2024.

SPORTS | November 6

Late field goal helps Dartmouth overcome Princeton in thrilling 23–21 Tigers loss

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Late field goal helps Dartmouth overcome Princeton in thrilling 23–21 Tigers loss

Hayk Yengibaryan

The last time the Tigers won at Memorial Field was in 2009.

SPORTS | November 5

Women's ice hockey ties with Harvard, rallies for win over Dartmouth in unbeaten weekend

Princeton women's ice hockey players in black jerseys together in big group on bench.

Women's ice hockey ties with Harvard, rallies for win over Dartmouth in unbeaten weekend

Max Hines

Next up for the Tigers is a non-conference two-game home set against Mercyhurst, next Friday and Saturday at 3:00 and 1:00 PM, respectively.

SPORTS | November 5

Men’s water polo drops match to Crimson in sudden death overtime

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Men’s water polo drops match to Crimson in sudden death overtime

Hayk Yengibaryan

The loss ends a 30-game winning streak against conference opponents dating back to Oct. 2, 2021.

SPORTS | October 31

Women's volleyball falls to Yale and defeats Brown solidifying second-place Ivy standing

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Women's volleyball falls to Yale and defeats Brown solidifying second-place Ivy standing

Josefina Gurevich

This weekend has cemented Princeton’s spot in the the Ivy League Conference standings, sandwiched between Yale at the top and Brown in third. The Ivy League Championships are approaching fast, now just two weeks ahead.

SPORTS | October 31

Women's soccer falls 1–0 to Columbia Lions

Women's soccer players standing in line with each girl's left arm on the left shoulder of the girl in front of them

Women's soccer falls 1–0 to Columbia Lions

Ryan Kirby

The women's soccer regular season is over, but the Tigers face the second-seeded Harvard at 2 P.M. on Friday for a spot in the Ivy League final.

SPORTS | October 31

Defense powers Princeton to a 14–3 victory over Cornell

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Defense powers Princeton to a 14–3 victory over Cornell

Peter Wang

With the win over the Big Red, the Tigers retain their lead in the Ivy League standings.

SPORTS | October 29

Men's cross country wins Ivy Heptagonal Championships, women's places second

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Men's cross country wins Ivy Heptagonal Championships, women's places second

Max Hines

After the strong showing, the teams turn to the NCAA Regionals on Nov. 10.

SPORTS | October 29

Men’s soccer final home game against Fordham ends in a 2–2 draw

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Men’s soccer final home game against Fordham ends in a 2–2 draw

Tate Hutchins

Just three points behind the Ivy League lead, Princeton will now look ahead to eleventh-hour matchups versus Harvard and Penn.

Just three points behind the Ivy League lead, Princeton will now look ahead to do-or-die matchups versus Harvard and Penn.

SPORTS | October 25

Men’s water polo goes 5–2 during their second California trip, with wins over four ranked opponents

Men’s water polo goes 5–2 during their second California trip, with wins over four ranked opponents

Hayk Yengibaryan

On Sunday, No.6 men’s water polo returned from their second California trip of the season, going 5–2 over a seven day span that saw them beat four ranked opponents.

SPORTS | October 24

Defensive stalemate leads to scoreless draw for men’s soccer against Brown

Peter Wang

“It’s do or die now,” said Watson. “From here on out, a tie isn’t good enough to reach our goals. We must win the next two games.”

SPORTS | October 22

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