Sports Recaps

Men’s basketball falls to Yale 59-57 in Ivy Madness semi-final heartbreaker

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Men’s basketball falls to Yale 59-57 in Ivy Madness semi-final heartbreaker

Bryant Figueroa

Princeton men’s basketball falls to Yale in the Ivy League tournament semi-final, ending a turbulent season.

Princeton men’s basketball falls to Yale in the Ivy League tournament semi-final, ending a turbulent season

SPORTS | March 15

Women’s basketball ends regular season with a victory over Penn, 67–53

Women’s basketball ends regular season with a victory over Penn, 67–53

Max Hines

After a clinical victory over Penn this weekend, the Tigers now turn their attention to a Friday matchup against Harvard in the Ivy Madness semifinal.

SPORTS | March 11

Peters’ career high and Lee’s second triple-double secures Ivy Madness bid in win over Penn

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Peters’ career high and Lee’s second triple-double secures Ivy Madness bid in win over Penn

Alex Beverton-Smith

On Senior Day, Blake Peters scored a career-high 25 points, leading the Tigers’ scoring in a 95–71 rout.

SPORTS | March 10

Men’s lacrosse victorious in duels against top-10 opponents Duke and UNC

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Men’s lacrosse victorious in duels against top-10 opponents Duke and UNC

Lucas Denault and Lucas Nor

The men’s lacrosse team earned a pair of hard-fought wins over Duke and North Carolina in a pair of highly anticipated top-10 clashes.

SPORTS | March 5

Men’s volleyball in first place after dominant win over No. 19 NJIT

Men’s volleyball in first place after dominant win over No. 19 NJIT

Bryant Figueroa

The Tigers completed the season sweep over their Jersey rivals on Friday night and are now tied for first place in the EIVA standings.

SPORTS | March 4

Men’s basketball splits weekend, still yet to to secure a spot in the Ivy League Tournament

Picture of Princeton senior guard Blake Peters shooting a basketball.

Men’s basketball splits weekend, still yet to to secure a spot in the Ivy League Tournament

Lily Pampolina and Luke Stockless

Men’s basketball splits weekend against Columbia and Cornell, failing to secure their spot in the Ivy League Tournament.

SPORTS | March 4

Women’s lacrosse dominates Hofstra in commanding 20–4 win

Women’s lacrosse dominates Hofstra in commanding 20–4 win

Francie McKenzie

The Princeton women’s lacrosse team continued their hot start with a 20–4 victory over Hofstra, featuring a hat trick from sophomore attacker Meg Morrisroe.

SPORTS | March 4

Women’s basketball picks up key Quad 1 win over Harvard

Women in black and orange jerseys celebrate on the basketball court from the bench.

Women’s basketball picks up key Quad 1 win over Harvard

Doug Schwartz

Princeton dominated early and maintained control in a 70–58 road victory over Harvard in a potential Ivy Madness preview. Despite struggling against Harvard’s press in the fourth quarter, the Tigers’ balanced scoring and composure down the stretch proved decisive in the win.

SPORTS | March 3

Back on top: No. 23 men’s swim and dive wins first Ivy Championship since 2016

A group of men in the water holding up one sign after winning a championship.

Back on top: No. 23 men’s swim and dive wins first Ivy Championship since 2016

Hayk Yengibaryan and Matthew Yi

Junior Mitchell Schott was named the High Point Swimmer of the Meet after winning three individual events and being part of a gold medal relay while sophomore Aidan Wang was named the High Point Diver of the Meet

SPORTS | March 3

Princeton baseball takes down Wake Forest in a thrilling series finale

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Princeton baseball takes down Wake Forest in a thrilling series finale

Joseph Uglialoro and Max Hines

Princeton baseball showed their resilience in a four-game series against Maryland and No. 12 Wake Forest. While they suffered three losses, the Tigers secured a confidence-boosting win against Wake Forest, highlighted by a dominant seven-run inning and strong pitching performances.

NEWS | March 3

Preview: Implications for March Madness on the line as Women’s Basketball heads to Harvard

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Preview: Implications for March Madness on the line as Women’s Basketball heads to Harvard

Hayk Yengibaryan

With March around the corner, the Tigers head north to play the Crimson in what is a golden opportunity for the Tigers to pick up their first Quadrant 1 win of the season.

SPORTS | February 27

No. 3 women’s squash ends the season undefeated at home vs. Georgetown & UVA

Squash players and coaches standing with flowers in front of squash court.

No. 3 women’s squash ends the season undefeated at home vs. Georgetown & UVA

Bryant Figueroa

The Tigers now head into the postseason with two weeks to prepare for nationals, where they are looking to go all the way.

SPORTS | February 25

Track and field finishes regular season strong, prepares for Heps and NCAA Championships

Track and field finishes regular season strong, prepares for Heps and NCAA Championships

Carina Fucich and Luke Stockless

Women’s and men’s track & field had strong performances over the weekend and look well prepared for Ivy Championships next weekend.

SPORTS | February 25

No. 16 women’s lacrosse earns first win of the season against No. 13 Loyola, 16–14

Princeton women's lacrosse in white jerseys celebrating in a huddle.

No. 16 women’s lacrosse earns first win of the season against No. 13 Loyola, 16–14

Lily Pampolina

Women’s lacrosse earns their first win of the season as Jami MacDonald hits 100 career points and McKenzie Blake surpasses 150 career goals.

SPORTS | February 25

Princeton women’s hockey downs RPI in first round of ECAC Playoffs

Princeton women’s hockey celebrating on the ice.

Princeton women’s hockey downs RPI in first round of ECAC Playoffs

Lily Pampolina

Princeton women’s hockey netted their first win of the ECAC tournament with a win over RPI.

SPORTS | February 24

No. 20 men’s volleyball ends Charleston’s undefeated start in weekend split

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No. 20 men’s volleyball ends Charleston’s undefeated start in weekend split

Bryant Figueroa

The Tigers lost 3–1 on Friday but recovered with a 3–1 win on Saturday. Men’s volleyball now sits tied at the top of the EIVA conference standings.

SPORTS | February 24

Three-peat complete: Women’s swim and dive wins third consecutive Ivy championship

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Three-peat complete: Women’s swim and dive wins third consecutive Ivy championship

Hayk Yengibaryan

Sophomore Eleanor Sun was named the Co-High Point Swimmer of the Meet after winning three individual events and being a part of two gold medal relays.

SPORTS | February 24