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Sprint football finally scores, but still loses

Sprint football finally scores, but still loses

Midway through the third quarter of the sprint football team's game against Cornell on Friday night in Ithaca, N.Y., Princeton had already scored its first points of the season and seemed poised to claim its first lead.After scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the second half to cut the deficit to three points, the Tigers gained possession at the Cornell 14-yard line.But the Big Red defense stood tall and prevented Princeton from capitalizing on the excellent position, and senior kicker Neil Swami missed a field goal from the 16-yard line that would have tied the game.It would prove to be the Tigers' best ? and last ? opportunity of the night, as Cornell (2-3 overall, 1-1 College Sprint Football League) pulled away for a 31-13 victory.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

For m. soccer bench jockeys, plenty of action on sidelines

For the men's soccer team, the distribution of playing time is less flexible than on other teams.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

Sprint football finally scores, but still loses

Midway through the third quarter of the sprint football team's game against Cornell on Friday night in Ithaca, N.Y., Princeton had already scored its first points of the season and seemed poised to claim its first lead.After scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the second half to cut the deficit to three points, the Tigers gained possession at the Cornell 14-yard line.But the Big Red defense stood tall and prevented Princeton from capitalizing on the excellent position, and senior kicker Neil Swami missed a field goal from the 16-yard line that would have tied the game.It would prove to be the Tigers' best ? and last ? opportunity of the night, as Cornell (2-3 overall, 1-1 College Sprint Football League) pulled away for a 31-13 victory.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

Hartigan carries Bears to victory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ? On the final, clock-killing drive of its 31-28 win over the Princeton football team (3-2 overall, 1-1 Ivy League) Saturday, Brown (4-1, 1-1) found its offensive philosophy in the surname of its star tailback, Nick Hartigan.The Bears let their school's all-time leading rusher run hard up the middle.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

For m. soccer bench jockeys, plenty of action on sidelines

For the men's soccer team, the distribution of playing time is less flexible than on other teams.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

Princeton's offense shows sparks but no consistency

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ? Both teams showcased in Saturday's football game were Brown, and not just because of the colors of their jerseys.Sure, Brown wore their home browns and Princeton's road whites were brown with mud before the end of the first quarter, but the comparison between the two teams did not end there.

SPORTS | 10/16/2005

Into the Bears' den

One of the most disconcerting experiences a person can have is watching the beginning of a television program without being able to tell if it is a repeat.And for the football team (3-1 overall, 1-0 Ivy League), which has opened the 2005 campaign the same way it did in 2004 ? winning against Lafayette, San Diego and Columbia before losing to Colgate ? there is no desire to suffer through a rebroadcast of last season's disappointing finish.But in preparing for tomorrow afternoon's visit to Brown (3-1, 0-1), the Tigers have to hope that, for just one more game, they can keep the parallelism alive.Princeton's 34-14 victory over the Bears on Oct.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Men's water polo to face four familiar foes on road

Men's water polo faces four familiar foes this weekend. The Tigers, currently ranked 12th in the nation, will travel south to take on Johns Hopkins, Salem International, Navy and George Washington.While these teams are not necessarily at the apex of the Eastern Conference, and while Princeton (13-6 overall, 5-1 College Water Polo Association) has already played each team at least once, the road trip serves as an all-important tuneup before the championship season."Our practices and games are all meant for fine-tuning right now," senior utility Jake Harter said.The Tigers' first test, Johns Hopkins, is scheduled for Friday.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Women's soccer returns to Lourie Love

In three weeks of road games, women's soccer (3-6-2 overall, 1-2-0 Ivy League) has endured hostile opponents, hostile crowds and hostile weather.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Women's soccer returns to Lourie Love

In three weeks of road games, women's soccer (3-6-2 overall, 1-2-0 Ivy League) has endured hostile opponents, hostile crowds and hostile weather.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Men's water polo to face four familiar foes on road

Men's water polo faces four familiar foes this weekend. The Tigers, currently ranked 12th in the nation, will travel south to take on Johns Hopkins, Salem International, Navy and George Washington.While these teams are not necessarily at the apex of the Eastern Conference, and while Princeton (13-6 overall, 5-1 College Water Polo Association) has already played each team at least once, the road trip serves as an all-important tuneup before the championship season."Our practices and games are all meant for fine-tuning right now," senior utility Jake Harter said.The Tigers' first test, Johns Hopkins, is scheduled for Friday.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Take a lesson from the South: go to a football game, y'all

To my mother's distress, I have not yet set foot in the University Chapel for any religious service.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Take a lesson from the South: go to a football game, y'all

To my mother's distress, I have not yet set foot in the University Chapel for any religious service.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Reeling Tigers look for relief against Lions

After what feels like weeks of rain, the men's soccer team (0-2-0 Ivy League, 3-5-1 overall) hopes that Saturday will bring Princeton some relief ? both literally and figuratively.This weekend, the Tigers will take on Columbia (0-2-0, 3-8-0) under the lights at Lourie Love Field.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Reeling Tigers look for relief against Lions

After what feels like weeks of rain, the men's soccer team (0-2-0 Ivy League, 3-5-1 overall) hopes that Saturday will bring Princeton some relief ? both literally and figuratively.This weekend, the Tigers will take on Columbia (0-2-0, 3-8-0) under the lights at Lourie Love Field.

SPORTS | 10/13/2005

Tigers fall in final minute

After 89 minutes, the women's soccer team seemed headed for overtime against Rutgers on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | 10/12/2005

Harriers employ variety of workout strategies to fine-tune skills

Over the summer, most sports teams condition their players, focusing on the physical fitness aspect of athletics.

SPORTS | 10/12/2005

Need for speed

Ask senior defensive back Jay McCareins who is among the top five or six fastest guys on the football team are, and he'll give you a definite response."Me," he says.But a few others might beg to differ.Senior wide receiver Greg Fields has recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time, while junior wide receiver Brian Shields and sophomore quarterback Bill Foran also can each claim a set of wheels.

SPORTS | 10/12/2005

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