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Women’s lacrosse loses 15–7 to undefeated No. 2 Maryland

It’s always difficult going into a game where the opponent is undefeated and highly ranked in the nation, which is what No. 16 Princeton women’s lacrosse team (5–3) discovered Wednesday night against No. 2 Maryland (11–0). Maryland’s Jen Giles and Kali Hartshorn scored four goals each, and Princeton fell 15–7 to the Terrapins in College Park, Md.

Men's volleyball falls 0–3 at BYU tournament; returns energized for remaining games

Last weekend, Princeton Men’s Volleyball faced No. 10 Brigham Young University, the No. 1 University of Hawaii, and McKendree University at the BYU Invitational in Provo, Utah. A near upset of the BYU Cougars ended in a loss for Princeton. McKendree and Hawaii swept the Tigers.

Baseball kicks off Ivy League play, drops two of three to Dartmouth

Princeton Baseball kicked off its Ivy League season last weekend with a two-day, three-game series against Dartmouth at Rutgers University’s Bainton Field. The Tigers fell 23–3 and 10–8 in Saturday’s doubleheader but pulled together to defeat Dartmouth 8–2 in the Sunday finale. 

Men’s lacrosse defeats Denver 14–13 in competitive thriller

Men’s lacrosse (3–5, 0–2 Ivy) defeated University of Denver (5–3) 14–13 in a nail-biter on Tuesday evening. The Tigers pulled ahead early in the game at Sherrerd Field, fell behind, and came back to secure victory against the Pioneers. 

Softball opens Ivy schedule with series win over Yale

Princeton softball (5–13, 2–1 Ivy) opened the Ivy League season this weekend with a 2–1 series win against Yale (8–14, 3–3), a solid start for a team that has already experienced plenty of ups and downs throughout the early part of the season.

Women's basketball falls just short against Kentucky in NCAA tournament

Women’s hockey knocked out of NCAA tournament by national runner-up Minnesota, 5—2

Women’s hockey fell to Minnesota 5—2 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Minnesota would go on to be defeated by Wisconsin in the championship game. 

Wrestling places 15th at NCAAs; Glory, Brucki, Kolodzik make history

“I’ve gone through hell to get to this moment,” said head wrestling coach Christopher Ayres. “I’m getting chills. I mean, this is surreal. This is a dream come true. This is – I think – the greatest turnaround college athletics has ever seen.” 

Dreams of NCAA titles fall flat on wrestling's historic second day of tournament

A historic day for Princeton wrestling ended on a bitter note. Patrick Glory, Patrick Brucki, and Matthew Kolodzik secured All-American status but fell into the consolation bracket. 

Glory, Brucki, Kolodzik advance to NCAA quarterfinals; season ends for rest of Princeton wrestlers

As the first day of the NCAA tournament progressed, the stratification of Princeton’s team became more pronounced. For only the second time in program history, the Tigers ended the day with three wrestlers in the quarterfinals. Monday, Stefanik, and Parker were not so lucky. Their seasons — and their dreams of All-American status — ended with the day. 

In bid to make history, wrestling heads to NCAA Championships

Two weeks ago, six Princeton wrestlers qualified for the NCAA tournament. On Thursday at noon in the Pittsburgh PPG Arena, each of them will begin his three-day quest for glory.

Women's basketball beats Penn, wins Ivy tournament

Women’s basketball rallied in the final five minutes of the Ivy tournament championship game to beat Penn and earn an automatic NCAA tournament bid for the second straight year. 

Women's basketball cruises by Cornell, will face Penn in Ivy championship

Princeton cruised by Cornell in the Ivy tournament semifinal to set up a championship game against Penn.

Men's basketball loses 83–77 to Yale in Ivy tournament semifinal despite second-half rally

Men’s basketball fell 83–77 to Yale in a thrilling Ivy tournament semifinal game in New Haven.

Men’s lacrosse to face Penn after stinging Rutgers defeat

Men’s lacrosse (2–3) was defeated by Rutgers (4–3) last weekend 9–8. The Tigers will head to Philadelphia to face Penn (2–3) for their first Ivy League game of the season.

Ivy basketball tournament preview: Men’s, women’s basketball seek NCAA bids this weekend

On Saturday at 3 p.m., third-seeded men’s basketball (16–11, 8–6 Ivy) will tip off against Yale (20–7, 10–4) in the semifinals. Top-seeded women’s basketball (20–9, 12–2) will do the same against Cornell (12–13, 6–8) at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Here are previews to keep you occupied until then.

Wrestling claims third at EIWA conference tournament, sends six to NCAAs

After a third-place finish at the EIWA championships, including individual wins for Patrick Brucki and Patrick Glory, Princeton wrestling will send six wrestlers to Pittsburgh for the NCAA championships next week 

Cannady ’19 enters plea deal, receives conditional discharge

Standout men’s basketball player Devin Cannady ’19 entered a plea agreement on Mar. 11 for the four charges brought against him after he allegedly threw a punch at a Department of Public Safety Officer in Wawa on Jan. 18. Three of his four charges were dismissed. For the fourth charge, Cannady received a conditional discharge, and he will serve 20 hours of community service as part of the agreement. According to his attorney, Cannady has plans to return to the University in the fall and will be preparing for the NBA draft while on leave.

Women's basketball repeats as Ivy League champions, earns tournament one seed

Women’s basketball (20–9 overall, 12–2 Ivy) won its final regular-season game 80–68 Saturday against Yale (16–13, 6–8), securing a 10-win streak and an Ivy League title. The win marked the Tigers’ 14th conference title in program history and second in a row. 

Women’s hockey falls to Cornell in ECAC semifinals, to face Minnesota in NCAA quarterfinals

Women’s hockey was defeated by Cornell in a double-overtime thriller in the ECAC semifinals. The Tigers will head to Minneapolis to take on No. 2 University of Minnesota in the NCAA quarterfinals, their first appearance since 2006.