Sports Recaps

Women's basketball demolishes Penn, 71–52, to earn fifth-straight Ivy League regular-season title

Women's basketball demolishes Penn, 71–52, to earn fifth-straight Ivy League regular-season title

Isabel Rodrigues

In Friday’s semifinal round, Princeton will rematch with No. 4-seeded Penn, while No. 2 Columbia takes on No. 3 Harvard at 7 p.m. The winners of each semifinal round will advance to the championship game, which will tip-off at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

In Friday’s semifinal round, Princeton will rematch with No. 4-seeded Penn, while No. 2 Columbia takes on No. 3 Harvard at 7 p.m. The winners of each semifinal round will advance to the championship game, which will tip-off at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

SPORTS | March 5

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No. 15 women's lacrosse suffers 10–15 defeat to Yale in Ivy opener

No. 15 women's lacrosse suffers 10–15 defeat to Yale in Ivy opener

Evelyn Walsh

“Yale capitalized off of their consistent possession and ample time in the offensive zone. Within the first three minutes of the game, Yale was up four goals to the Tigers’ zero, and Princeton would not be able to catch up for the rest of the game.”

“Yale capitalized off of their consistent possession and ample time in the offensive zone. Within the first three minutes of the game, Yale was up four goals to the Tigers’ zero, and Princeton would not be able to catch up for the rest of the game.”

SPORTS | March 5

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Men’s volleyball breezes past Fairleigh Dickinson, 3–0

Men’s volleyball breezes past Fairleigh Dickinson, 3–0

Kenzy Elshazly

The win was the Tigers’ third straight, following last weekend’s sweep of rival Harvard.

The win was the Tigers’ third straight, following last weekend’s sweep of rival Harvard.

SPORTS | March 5

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No. 15 women's lacrosse defeats New Jersey rival, No. 14 Rutgers, 18–12

No. 15 women's lacrosse defeats New Jersey rival, No. 14 Rutgers, 18–12

Cate Lee

This Saturday, March 14, Princeton takes on Yale in their first Ivy matchup of the season.

This Saturday, March 14, Princeton takes on Yale in their first Ivy matchup of the season.

SPORTS | March 3

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Men’s baseball goes 1–3 in weekend series at Georgia, comes from behind to win final game

Men’s baseball goes 1–3 in weekend series at Georgia, comes from behind to win final game

Brian Mhando and Kevin Yang

During a four game series vs the Georgia Bulldogs, the Tigers dropped the first three games, but rallied from behind to win the final game of the series 12–11. 

During a four game series vs the Georgia Bulldogs, the Tigers dropped the first three games, but rallied from behind to win the final game of the series 12–11. 

SPORTS | February 28

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Men’s swimming and diving takes second place at Ivy Championships

Men’s swimming and diving takes second place at Ivy Championships

Dana Serea

The No. 24 ranked Princeton men’s swim and dive team took second place at the Ivy League Championships this past weekend at Brown University.

The No. 24 ranked Princeton men’s swim and dive team took second place at the Ivy League Championships this past weekend at Brown University.

SPORTS | February 28

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Women’s ice hockey falls in first round of ECAC playoffs

Women’s ice hockey falls in first round of ECAC playoffs

Cole Keller

After shocking the Colgate Raiders in the first game of the playoffs, the Tigers would go on to drop the next two, ending their season. 

After shocking the Colgate Raiders in the first game of the playoffs, the Tigers would go on to drop the next two, ending their season. 

SPORTS | February 28

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Men’s basketball defeats Harvard for the second time this season, 58–56

Men’s basketball defeats Harvard for the second time this season, 58–56

Diego Uribe

“I’m looking forward to the game and finishing out the regular season strongly,” Evbuomwan told the ‘Prince’ ahead of the matchup with the Penn Quakers (18–8, 9–4).  The game may very well decide who wins the 2023 Ivy League regular season title and takes the No. 1 seed entering Ivy Madness.

“I’m looking forward to the game and finishing out the regular season strongly,” Evbuomwan told the ‘Prince’ ahead of the matchup with the Penn Quakers (18–8, 9–4).  The game may very well decide who wins the 2023 Ivy League regular season title and takes the No. 1 seed entering Ivy Madness.

SPORTS | February 26

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse falls to defending national champions No. 6 Maryland, 11–5

No. 4 men’s lacrosse falls to defending national champions No. 6 Maryland, 11–5

Hayk Yengibaryan and Harrison Blank

The game was a rematch of last year’s national semifinals, in which Maryland won 13–8. 

The game was a rematch of last year’s national semifinals, in which Maryland won 13–8. 

SPORTS | February 26

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Men’s hockey loses twice heading into ECAC playoffs

Men’s hockey loses twice heading into ECAC playoffs

Ava Seigel

Men’s hockey now looks to rebound from these upsets as they approach their rematch against Union this Saturday, Mar. 4. The new single-elimination structure for first-round playoff games within the ECAC means that the Tigers will potentially face the final game of their season, needing a win in order to advance to the three-game series quarterfinals.

Men’s hockey now looks to rebound from these upsets as they approach their rematch against Union this Saturday, Mar. 4. The new single-elimination structure for first-round playoff games within the ECAC means that the Tigers will potentially face the final game of their season, needing a win in order to advance to the three-game series quarterfinals.

SPORTS | February 26

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‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

Isabel Rodrigues

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

SPORTS | February 26

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Men’s volleyball flames Crimson to claim first EIVA wins

Men’s volleyball flames Crimson to claim first EIVA wins

Kenzy Elshazly

Facing early set losses in both matches, the Tigers rallied for convincing victories over Harvard, winning both contests 3–1.

Facing early set losses in both matches, the Tigers rallied for convincing victories over Harvard, winning both contests 3–1.

SPORTS | February 26

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No. 3 men’s lacrosse avoids upset versus Manhattan in dominant second half

No. 3 men’s lacrosse avoids upset versus Manhattan in dominant second half

JP Ohl

With a three-goal lead to start the game, the Jaspers proved to be a tough challenge for the No. 3 Tigers. 

With a three-goal lead to start the game, the Jaspers proved to be a tough challenge for the No. 3 Tigers. 

SPORTS | February 22

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Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Isabel Rodrigues

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

SPORTS | February 20

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Men’s ice hockey beats Brown, falls to Yale in senior night shutout

Men’s ice hockey beats Brown, falls to Yale in senior night shutout

Cole Keller and Alyssa Lloyd

“You know, we’ve talked about legacy and the next 100 years,” head coach Ron Fogarty said, in reference to the 100th anniversary of Princeton hockey and the celebration of senior night. “And now those five guys have done a tremendous job. They’re going to be really missed, but they’re going to be deeply remembered for what they’ve done here.”

“You know, we’ve talked about legacy and the next 100 years,” head coach Ron Fogarty said, in reference to the 100th anniversary of Princeton hockey and the celebration of senior night. “And now those five guys have done a tremendous job. They’re going to be really missed, but they’re going to be deeply remembered for what they’ve done here.” 

SPORTS | February 19

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse beats Monmouth in season-opener, 22–9

No. 4 men’s lacrosse beats Monmouth in season-opener, 22–9

Evelyn Walsh

Princeton will take on Manhattan (2–0, 0–0 MAAC) this Tuesday, Feb. 21 for their second game of the season at home and look to prepare for next Saturday against the Maryland Terrapins (2–1, 0–0 Big Ten), the defending NCAA tournament champions.

Princeton will take on Manhattan (2–0, 0–0 MAAC) this Tuesday, Feb. 21 for their second game of the season at home and look to prepare for next Saturday against the Maryland Terrapins (2–1, 0–0 Big Ten), the defending NCAA tournament champions. 

SPORTS | February 19

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No. 16 women’s lacrosse falls to No. 13 Virginia in season opener, 20–11

No. 16 women’s lacrosse falls to No. 13 Virginia in season opener, 20–11

Cate Lee

“We always want to win, but it wasn’t in the cards for us on Saturday,” said sophomore midfielder Nina Montes. “That being said, there was a lot that we could take away from the game, and I am confident that our team will succeed in the future.” 

“We always want to win, but it wasn’t in the cards for us on Saturday,” said sophomore midfielder Nina Montes. “That being said, there was a lot that we could take away from the game, and I am confident that our team will succeed in the future.” 

SPORTS | February 19

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In rollercoaster weekend, men’s basketball defeats Brown 78–67, suffers overtime loss to Yale 93–83

In rollercoaster weekend, men’s basketball defeats Brown 78–67, suffers overtime loss to Yale 93–83

Yousif Mohamed

“This one hurts a lot, but it’s not over,” head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said. “It’s not as bad as it’ll hurt if you don’t get where you want to get in a couple weeks. We’re going to come back fighting.”

“This one hurts a lot, but it’s not over,” head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said. “It’s not as bad as it’ll hurt if you don’t get where you want to get in a couple weeks. We’re going to come back fighting.”

SPORTS | February 19

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Women’s ice hockey drops to seventh place after disappointing weekend losses

Women’s ice hockey drops to seventh place after disappointing weekend losses

Kevin Yang

Princeton’s next game is in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals, where they will face Colgate at their arena in a best-of-three series.

Princeton’s next game is in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals, where they will face Colgate at their arena in a best-of-three series.

SPORTS | February 19

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Women’s swim and dive wins 24th Ivy Championship title

Women’s swim and dive wins 24th Ivy Championship title

Dana Serea

“They were incredible,” swimming head coach Bret Lundgaard said. “We had all the belief in the world in them, and I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve gone through and the way they continually rise to the occasion.”

“They were incredible,” swimming head coach Bret Lundgaard said. “We had all the belief in the world in them, and I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve gone through and the way they continually rise to the occasion.”

SPORTS | February 19

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