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Tigers come out victorious in overtime thriller against Penn

Another year, another thrilling victory for the men’s basketball team against Ivy League rival, the University of Pennsylvania Quakers. On Saturday afternoon, the Tigers (10-4 overall, 1-0 Ivy League) opened up league play with a win in the Palaestra in a game that came down to the wire.

Sprint football wins first game in 100 years*

The sprint football team recently ended a losing streak of 100 years in a specially scheduled off-season showdown extravaganza. It was clear from the very beginning that this would be no ordinary game for the Tigers.

Courtney Banghart to coach Daily Princetonian dodgeball team*

After achieving stratospheric success in the realm of basketball during the 2014-15 season, women’s basketball head coach Courtney Banghart has decided to part ways from the team she took to a 31-1 record last season.

Bill Bradley ’65 returning to Princeton, joins both basketball and football teams*

After celebrating his 50th Reunion this past May, former men’s basketball star Bill Bradley ’65 decided he missed his beloved “Old Nassau” far too much to remain away for long.

Fencing, rifle teams duel for limited club sports funds*

Youcant Pokeme ’18, captain of the University club fencing team and Big Shot ’18, captain of the University rifle shooting team, were severely injured in a duel that occurred on Wednesday.The duel occurred as a result of the new club sports fund allocation, according to Director of Club Sports Cind Erella.

Ryan uses stolen U. fans to beat Jets*

Last week, the New York Jets fell to the Buffalo Bills under excessively strong winds, believed to be generated by fans stolen from the University by former Jets head coach, Rex Ryan.One year ago, Ryan was found to be camping out in Princeton Stadium, living in a small shanty made out of tackling dummies and scarves, sticking pins into Mark Sanchez voodoo dolls, all while University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 brought him three meals each day and listened to profanity-laced tirades against various members of the Jets organization.

Field Hockey forced to give other Ivy League teams handicaps*

After another dominant season in Ivy League play, the field hockey team came to a realization that it was actually just too good for the rest of the Ivies to handle, and as such will be forced to make provisions to actually give the other Ivy League teams a chance during league play.“It feels amazing after the first few seasons of crushing, but afterwards it starts to feel a little boring.” field hockey head coach Kristen Holmes explained.

Women’s Hockey dominates Brown and Yale, extends win streak to eight

The last time the women’s hockey team failed to pick up a win, Thanksgiving had not yet rolled around.

Men's Hockey stumbles through winter break

While much of the student body was home relaxing for their winter break, the men’s hockey team would take to the ice three times during that time span.

On Tap with Dorothy Tang

Tigers close out non-conference play over winter break

This winter break, the Princeton women’s basketball team hit a speed bump in Ohio before regaining ground with two leisurely wins against Marist and Hampton.On Friday, Dec.

Around the Ivies: Men's basketball

With the non-conference schedule drawing to a close, the most important part of the season is set to begin as the men’s basketball teams in the Ivy League begin their quest for a league title and an NCAA Tournament berth.

Men's volleyball prepares for season opener against Ohio State

On Tuesday night, the men’s volleyball team will leap into the 2016 season, facing non-conference challenger Ohio State in Princeton’s own Dillon Gymnasium. The Tigers will enterTuesday’smatch without three of last year’s starters: All-American Cody Kessel, All-EIVA Second Teamer Will Siroky and Tony Ensbury.

Sanner to head to MLS Combine in January

After stellar performance after stellar performance during his senior season, and indeed, throughout his career as a Tiger, forward Thomas Sanner now looks to take his talents to the next level. Sanner, the unanimous choice for Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year, has been invited to the 2016 Adidas Major League Soccer Player Combine.

Men’s basketball travels to Baltimore to take on Terrapins

The Princeton men’s basketball team travels to 6th-ranked Maryland (9-1) this weekend in what will be by far its toughest test of this young season.

Women’s basketball set to square off against Ohio State

Hoping to extend a seven-game win streak, the Princeton women’s basketball team (9-1) will travel to Ohio to square off against No.

Tight battle ends in loss for Tigers at Dillon

This past Friday, the men of Princeton wrestling played host to Navy, a team against whom the Tigers have found little success in decades past.

Men’s basketball prepares for Liberty on Thursday

After an encouraging victory against Lipscomb University down in Nashville, Tenn., the men’s basketball team looks to continue its newfound momentum as it takes on Liberty University back at Jadwin Gymnasium on Thursday night.The Tigers (5-2) broke a two-game slide this past Saturday with their victory over the Bisons via stellar play from three of their upperclassman players.

On Tap With ... Jack Jankowski and Max Weber

Junior lock Jack Jankowski and junior scrum-half Max Weber are a force of nature to be reckoned with, both on and off of the Rugby field.

Men's ice hockey falls to Penn State

The men’s ice hockey team (4-9 overall, 3-5 Eastern College Athletic Conference) suffered a tough loss to Penn State (11-2-3, 2-0-0 Big 10) this past Friday, Dec.