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Spikers take down East Stroudsburg in 3-0 rout

When the Warriors arrived at Dillon Gym, they frightened the fans.No. 2 in the Tait Division of the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA), the East Stroudsburg Warriors were sharp coming off the bus and led the men's volleyball team by as many as five points midway into the first game.After two Princeton runs late in the opening game, however, it was all Tigers for the rest of the match, as the home team came back to win the first game and sweep the match, 3-0, Saturday afternoon.The Tigers (5-5 overall, 3-2 EIVA,) were stiff coming onto the court, having only held one official practice all week.

Men's hoops sinks to 2-11 in league play

After losing its games against Brown and Yale this weekend, the men's basketball team has lost seven of its last eight games and has clinched a last-place finish in the Ivy League.

Tigers swept out of EIWA meet

The wrestling team's season ended with another dose of discouragement Saturday, swept out of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championships in East Stroudsburg, Pa.Princeton failed to advance to the second day of competition after all nine members of the team lost their first-round matches.

Princeton takes series to advance

Redemption. After seven years without a playoff series victory and 17 postseason games without a win, it took the Tigers just one weekend and three games to exorcize their demons.A 4-3 victory on Sunday night capped a thrilling weekend for Princeton (15-14-3 overall, 10-10-2 Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League) as they defeated Brown (11-15-6, 6-12-4) to advance to the quarterfinals of the ECACHL playoffs.

Unleashing the fury

This year's men's lacrosse team, like so many in the past, is renowned for its strong defense. Head coach Bill Tierney, considered one of the best coaches around, is known as a defensive specialist.

Sailer ensures smooth sailing

It takes a good team to win, but it takes an even better coach to bring out the best in her players.

Defense to up aggresion

Crossing the thin threshold that exists between winning and losing, between triumph and defeat, is an act not easily accomplished.

Hobbling home to Jadwin

Road games have been nightmarish for the men's basketball team, which is winless in Ivy League competition this season away from home.

On Woodland Drive, it's all about lacrosse

On a woody, hilly street there are three houses that apparently have little in common. One, set on a cul-de-sac, is stucco.

No. 4 Tigers prepped to cool off Blue Jays

The women's lacrosse team kicks off its 21st season under head coach Chris Sailer this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Facing a familiar field, Princeton strives to excel

Old foes and familiar faces ? that's how the landscape of the elite of women's lacrosse will look.Last year, Princeton faced serious challenges from Dartmouth and Virginia.

Early clash for nation's juggernauts

In the wild, big cats prey on small birds. This weekend, the men's lacrosse team hopes to prove the food chain holds true on the playing field as well.

Upset bug sickens DI lacrosse

When four teams, including the Tigers, have taken every championship since 1992, it's hard to put much weight on rankings.The men's lacrosse team currently holds the No.

Princeton to host Brown in opening-round series

With spring sporting events cropping up all over campus, the men's hockey team must sense that its time is drawing near.

After drought, Tigers look to make it rain

Is this the beginning of the restoration of King Tierney?The men's lacrosse team has returned virtually all of its key players from last season.

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Sophomores to be pivotal this season

It's rare to see a group of young players who can have a tremendous impact on a team ? much less for three of them to rack up 44 goals in a season.Needless to say, the Class of 2009 last year was an integral part of the men's lacrosse team.This year's sophomore class of the men's lacrosse team, known for their remarkable skill as the top recruiting class in the country, includes players who are slated to be at the core of the Tigers' game.The nine members of the class of '09 describe themselves as close and cohesive both on and off the playing field.

Out of title hunt, Tigers play on

Though at Princeton it often seems as if only the very best are rewarded, losing sight of the Ivy League title has not stripped the women's basketball team of its drive heading into the last weekend of conference play.The Tigers (11-14 overall, 5-6 Ivy League) head out on the road to face Brown (5-21, 3-9) tonight at 7 p.m.

Diverse team aims to restore '02 glory

Game planning. Ultimately, that's what you try to do to your opponents. Whether it's shutting down a key spot-up shooter in a basketball game or stifling the big, bruising running back in football, there's always a gameplan ? a way to play to one's strengths while shutting down the other team's fortes.The challenge for the women's lacrosse team's opponents this year will be to decide which strength to cover.Last year, Princeton was a defensive stalwart that relied upon timely scoring from a couple of key sources.

Tigers look to finish as a team at IFAs

The men's and women's fencing teams will both look to wrap up solid seasons this weekend at the Intercollegiate Fencing Association (IFA) Championships in nearby Lawrenceville, N.J.It will be the last tournament for Princeton as a team, before qualified individual fencers continue on to the NCAA Regionals and Championships later this month.Starting Saturday at the IFAs, the Tigers will go up against Ivy League opponents such as Cornell and Brown, as well as Eastern College Athletic Conference foes Vassar, NYU, Boston College and Brandeis.The men's team (9-5 overall) has had a successful year up to this point, beginning the season with a few disappointing losses but quickly rallying to finish with a winning record.In early February, the Tigers managed a couple of exciting wins over Brandeis and Harvard, the defending NCAA champion.