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Woman in Princeton uniform carries lacrosse ball and looks up the field.

No. 23 women’s lacrosse falls in close, rainy matchup against No. 21 Yale

A third quarter offensive drought left the Tigers unable to recover at Sherrerd Field, as the Yale Bulldogs took care of business for the third time in the last five games against Princeton.

A third quarter offensive drought left the Tigers unable to recover at Sherrerd Field, as the Yale Bulldogs took care of business for the third time in the last five games against Princeton.

SPORTS | March 4

Seven Princeton players pose in a row for photo before their last game at Hobey Baker Rink.

Men’s ice hockey closes regular season with tight loss to St. Lawrence, senior night defeat versus Clarkson

The Tigers celebrated seven seniors this weekend in front of a loud Hobey Baker Rink, though in both matchups this weekend the Tigers fell short. The team will look to keep their season alive in a playoff matchup next week versus Harvard.

The Tigers celebrated seven seniors this weekend in front of a loud Hobey Baker Rink, and the team will look to keep their season alive in a do-or-die playoff matchup next week versus Harvard.

SPORTS | March 4

A basketball player wearing a black and orange jersey is mid-air, dunking a basketball into a hoop. Two defending players wearing white and red jerseys attempt to block the shot.

Men’s basketball closes perfect home season with 79–77 win against Cornell

In front of a packed Jadwin Gymnasium, the Tigers defeated the Cornell Big Red. Vaulting to the top of the Ivy League standings, the victory increases their likelihood of securing the first seed in the Ivy League tournament.

In front of a packed Jadwin Gymnasium, the Tigers defeated the Cornell Big Red. Vaulting to the top of the Ivy League standings, the victory increases their likelihood of securing the first seed in the Ivy League tournament.

SPORTS | March 3

Caden Pierce jumps off the court with a basketball coming out of his hand. Several Columbia players wearing blue jerseys stand around him.

Six double-digit scorers carry men’s basketball to win over Columbia

After winning against Columbia, the Tigers will now turn to a pivotal Ivy League game Saturday night versus the the Cornell Big Red, as they vie for the important one seed in the Ivy Madness tournament.

After winning against Columbia, the Tigers will now turn to a pivotal Ivy League game Saturday night versus the the Cornell Big Red, as they vie for the important one seed in the Ivy Madness tournament.

SPORTS | March 2

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Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs Cornell

Currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Ivy League alongside Yale and Cornell, Princeton men’s basketball must win on Saturday to stay in contention for the regular season title and the first seed in the Ivy Madness tournament. Our staff give their picks for this crucial game.

Currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Ivy League alongside Yale and Cornell, Princeton men’s basketball must win on Saturday to stay in contention for the regular season title and the first seed in the Ivy Madness tournament. Our staff give their picks for this crucial game.

SPORTS | February 29

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‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

FEATURES | February 29

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The Garden State Rivalry: No. 23 women’s lacrosse wins their home opener against No. 22 Rutgers

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

SPORTS | February 29

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The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

SPORTS | February 28

A man uses a screwdriver to repair a football player’s helmet on the sidelines during a game.

Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

SPORTS | February 28

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Men’s basketball breezes past Harvard and Dartmouth in weekend sweep

Xaivian Lee’s 27 points paced the Tigers in the win over the Crimson, while Caden Pierce’s 22 points led the way against Dartmouth. The Tigers now go on to face Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

Xaivian Lee’s 27 points paced the Tigers in the win over the Crimson, while Caden Pierce’s 22 points led the way against Dartmouth. The Tigers now go on to face Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

SPORTS | February 26

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Women’s basketball snaps 15-game winning streak with loss at Columbia

A late Princeton comeback fell short at a packed Levien Gymnasium to give the Tigers their first Ivy League loss. This is the first time the Tigers have lost to Columbia in New York since 2008.

A late Princeton comeback fell short at a packed Levien Gymnasium to give the Tigers their first Ivy League loss. This is the first time the Tigers have lost to Columbia in New York since 2008.

SPORTS | February 26

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By the Numbers: First-years shine in week of Ivy League dominance

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including exceptional performances from first-years.

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including exceptional performances from first-years.

SPORTS | February 22

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball at Columbia

Associate Sports Editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Harrison Blank ’26, sports staff writer Allison Ha ’25, and sports staff writer Max Hines ’25 make their predictions for this weekend’s Ivy League contest.

Associate Sports Editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Harrison Blank ’26, sports staff writer Allison Ha ’25, and sports staff writer Max Hines ’25 make their predictions for this weekend’s Ivy League contest.

SPORTS | February 22