Sports Recaps

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 | March 30

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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 | March 30

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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 | March 29

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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 | March 28

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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 | March 27

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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 | March 26

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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 | March 26

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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 | March 26

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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 | March 26

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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 | March 26

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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 | March 25

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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 | March 25

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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 | March 20

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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 | March 19

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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 | March 18

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AFTER 27 YEARS: DAVID 59, GOLIATH 55

AFTER 27 YEARS: DAVID 59, GOLIATH 55

Wilson Conn

The Tigers are just the 11th 15-seed to win an NCAA Tournament game, and are the lowest-seeded Ivy League team to win in March Madness.

The Tigers are just the 11th 15-seed to win an NCAA Tournament game, and are the lowest-seeded Ivy League team to win in March Madness.

SPORTS | March 16

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Princeton fencing sweeps the strip at NCAA Regionals

Princeton fencing sweeps the strip at NCAA Regionals

Ava Seigel

The Tigers will now head off to the NCAA Championships, set for March 23 through March 26 at Duke in Durham, N.C.

The Tigers will now head off to the NCAA Championships, set for March 23 through March 26 at Duke in Durham, N.C.

SPORTS | March 14

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TOP DOGS: Men’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament berth with Ivy championship win over Yale, 74–65

TOP DOGS: Men’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament berth with Ivy championship win over Yale, 74–65

Diego Uribe and Yousif Mohamed

“The win will give the Tigers their first NCAA appearance since 2017, the second of Henderson’s tenure.”

“The win will give the Tigers their first NCAA appearance since 2017, the second of Henderson’s tenure.”

SPORTS | March 12

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GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | March 11

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Men's basketball defeats Penn 77–70 to advance to Ivy Madness final

Men's basketball defeats Penn 77–70 to advance to Ivy Madness final

Diego Uribe and Yousif Mohamed

The Tigers will now advance to the Ivy Madness championship game where they’ll face off with the Yale Bulldogs for the third time this season, with a trip to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

The Tigers will now advance to the Ivy Madness championship game where they’ll face off with the Yale Bulldogs for the third time this season, with a trip to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

SPORTS | March 11

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