Sports Recaps

Women's basketball ousts Kentucky for second March Madness win in program history

Women's basketball ousts Kentucky for second March Madness win in program history

Isabel Rodrigues

Princeton women’s basketball advances to Round 32 of March Madness for the second time in program history. 

Princeton women’s basketball advances to Round 32 of March Madness for the second time in program history.

SPORTS | 03/21/2022

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No. 3 men’s lacrosse wins shootout in overtime against No. 6 Penn in Ivy opener

No. 3 men’s lacrosse wins shootout in overtime against No. 6 Penn in Ivy opener

Ben Burns

The No. 3 Tigers survive a shootout with the No. 6 Penn Quakers Saturday afternoon as senior attacker Chris Brown scored six goals for Princeton.  

The No. 3 Tigers survive a shootout with the No. 6 Penn Quakers Saturday afternoon as senior attacker Chris Brown scored six goals for Princeton.  

SPORTS | 03/20/2022

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Men’s basketball season ends with 90–79 defeat against VCU in first round of NIT

Men’s basketball season ends with 90–79 defeat against VCU in first round of NIT

Wilson Conn

The loss marks the end of six Princeton careers, including those of three starters.

The loss marks the end of six Princeton careers, including those of three starters.

SPORTS | 03/16/2022

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Spring break recap: lacrosse dominates nationally ranked teams, women's basketball wins Ivy Madness, men's track competes in NCAAs

Spring break recap: lacrosse dominates nationally ranked teams, women's basketball wins Ivy Madness, men's track competes in NCAAs

Julia Nguyen

Tiger athletics are on fire. Both men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are climbing their way to the top of national rankings. The men’s track and field teams placed fifth at NCAAs. The women’s basketball team earned another Ivy tournament title. 

Tiger athletics are on fire. Both men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are climbing their way to the top of national rankings. The men’s track and field teams placed fifth at NCAAs. The women’s basketball team earned another Ivy tournament title. 

SPORTS | 03/14/2022

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'Like the end of the world': Despite late heroics, MBB falls short in Ivy Madness final, losing to Yale 66–64

'Like the end of the world': Despite late heroics, MBB falls short in Ivy Madness final, losing to Yale 66–64

Wilson Conn and Matt Drapkin

It was the Tigers’ lowest-scoring performance of the season, and only the third time they had been held under 70 points this year.

It was the Tigers’ lowest-scoring performance of the season, and only the third time they had been held under 70 points this year.

SPORTS | 03/13/2022

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Chen drops career-high 30 points on Columbia in Ivy Madness final, leading Tigers to NCAA tournament in 77–59 win

Chen drops career-high 30 points on Columbia in Ivy Madness final, leading Tigers to NCAA tournament in 77–59 win

Wilson Conn and Matt Drapkin

The win gave the Tigers their third consecutive Ivy Madness championship and their 42nd consecutive victory over Ivy League opponents.

The win gave the Tigers their third consecutive Ivy Madness championship and their 42nd consecutive victory over Ivy League opponents.

SPORTS | 03/13/2022

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Men's basketball survives back-and-forth battle with Cornell, 77–73, to advance to Ivy Madness final

Men's basketball survives back-and-forth battle with Cornell, 77–73, to advance to Ivy Madness final

Wilson Conn and Matt Drapkin

Ivy League Player of the Year Tosan Evbuomwan willed the Tigers to victory in the second half, scoring 16 of his 21 points in the final 20 minutes.

Ivy League Player of the Year Tosan Evbuomwan willed the Tigers to victory in the second half, scoring 16 of his 21 points in the final 20 minutes.

SPORTS | 03/12/2022

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Women's basketball wins nailbiter in Ivy Madness semis vs. Harvard, 72–67

Women's basketball wins nailbiter in Ivy Madness semis vs. Harvard, 72–67

Wilson Conn and Matt Drapkin

It was the first time all season the Tigers had won an Ivy League game by fewer than 12 points. They will play on Saturday night against Columbia for the Ivy League Tournament title.

It was the first time all season the Tigers had won an Ivy League game by fewer than 12 points. They will play on Saturday night against Columbia for the Ivy League Tournament title.

SPORTS | 03/11/2022

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Men’s volleyball drops two matches at Harvard, falls below .500 in EIVA play

Men’s volleyball drops two matches at Harvard, falls below .500 in EIVA play

Lizzie Evanko

The Tigers were on a four-game winning streak before the matchups against the Crimson.

The Tigers were on a four-game winning streak before the matchups against the Crimson.

SPORTS | 03/09/2022

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Men’s hockey swept by Union, eliminated from ECAC playoffs

Men’s hockey swept by Union, eliminated from ECAC playoffs

Ben Burns

The Tigers lose a hard-fought series to end their season, while Union advances to the second round of the ECAC playoffs.

The Tigers lose a hard-fought series to end their season, while Union advances to the second round of the ECAC playoffs.

SPORTS | 03/07/2022

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Llewellyn and Evbuowman combine for 47 in 93–70 win at Penn to clinch outright regular season Ivy title

Llewellyn and Evbuowman combine for 47 in 93–70 win at Penn to clinch outright regular season Ivy title

Wilson Conn

Senior guard Jaelin Llewellyn surpassed 1,000 career points, finishing with 24 on the night. Junior forward Tosan Evbuomwan added 23 for Princeton.

Senior guard Jaelin Llewellyn surpassed 1,000 career points, finishing with 24 on the night. Junior forward Tosan Evbuomwan added 23 for Princeton.

SPORTS | 03/06/2022

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Women's hockey has their Cinderella run end with a semifinal loss to Yale

Women's hockey has their Cinderella run end with a semifinal loss to Yale

Ben Burns

Coene scores the Tigers’ lone goal, as they’re eliminated from the ECAC tournament. 

Coene scores the Tigers lone goal, as they’re eliminated from the ECAC tournament. 

SPORTS | 03/06/2022

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Men’s hockey wraps up regular season with a loss to Harvard, looks forward to Union

Men’s hockey wraps up regular season with a loss to Harvard, looks forward to Union

Ben Burns

The Tigers suffered their 6th straight loss and will play Union in their first-round playoff series. There is hope that key injured players could return for the postseason. 

The Tigers suffered their 6th straight loss and will play Union in their first-round playoff series. There is hope that key injured players could return for the postseason.

SPORTS | 03/03/2022

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Sports Recap: Women’s hockey pulls off a monster upset, men’s track dominates, and both basketball teams crowned Ivy champions

Sports Recap: Women’s hockey pulls off a monster upset, men’s track dominates, and both basketball teams crowned Ivy champions

Julia Nguyen

Head sports editor Julia Nguyen recaps the week in sports.

Head sports editor Julia Nguyen recaps the week in sports.

SPORTS | 03/01/2022

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Men’s hockey drops first two games of weekend series against Colgate and Cornell

Men’s hockey drops first two games of weekend series against Colgate and Cornell

Ben Burns

The Tigers lost both games against Colgate and Cornell, allowing four goals in both contests, dealing a serious blow to their chance at hosting an ECAC playoffs series.

The Tigers lost both games against Colgate and Cornell, allowing four goals in both contests, dealing a serious blow to their chance at hosting an ECAC playoffs series. 

SPORTS | 02/27/2022

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Men’s basketball bests Harvard 74–67 on Senior Night behind Llewellyn’s 29 points

Men’s basketball bests Harvard 74–67 on Senior Night behind Llewellyn’s 29 points

Matt Drapkin

The scoring total was a season-high for Llewellyn, who was helped by fellow seniors Ethan Wright and Drew Friberg, who combined for 27 points.

The scoring total was a season-high for Llewellyn, who was helped by fellow seniors Ethan Wright and Drew Friberg, who combined for 27 points.

SPORTS | 02/27/2022

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Men’s lacrosse destroys Binghamton to start season 2–0

Men’s lacrosse destroys Binghamton to start season 2–0

Ben Burns

The Tigers have outscored opponents 44–15 over the course of their first two games, both of which were blowout wins.

The Tigers have outscored opponents 44–15 over the course of their first two games, both of which were blowout wins.

SPORTS | 02/24/2022

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Women’s swimming and diving finishes fourth in Ivy Championships

Women’s swimming and diving finishes fourth in Ivy Championships

Nolan Musslewhite

In a grueling four-day Ivy League Championship at Harvard’s Blodgett Pool, the Princeton women’s swimming and diving team placed fourth with 1074 points, finishing behind Harvard, Yale, and Penn.

In a grueling four-day Ivy League Championship at Harvard’s Blodgett Pool, the Princeton women’s swimming and diving team placed fourth with 1074 points, finishing behind Harvard, Yale, and Penn. 

SPORTS | 02/22/2022

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Sports recap: Basketball teams dominate, lacrosse off to a strong start as spring season gets underway

Sports recap: Basketball teams dominate, lacrosse off to a strong start as spring season gets underway

Wilson Conn

Head Sports Editor Wilson Conn recaps the week in Princeton Sports.

Head Sports Editor Wilson Conn recaps the week in Princeton Sports.

SPORTS | 02/21/2022

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Women's lacrosse wins at Virginia to kick off coach's final season

Women's lacrosse wins at Virginia to kick off coach's final season

Lizzie Evanko

Sophomore midfielder Kari Buonanno ties career-high with four goals and senior goalkeeper Sam Fish stops 15 to lead the Tigers past the Cavaliers in Charlottesville, Va. 

Senior goalkeeper Sam Fish was crucial to the Tigers’ victory, picking up 15 saves for the win.

SPORTS | 02/21/2022

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