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Princeton teammates shake hands in success after beating Monmouth.

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 12

On an ice hockey rink, a player skates while high-fiving his teammates

Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

SPORTS | December 11

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Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

SPORTS | December 10

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Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

SPORTS | December 10

Man runs down a court dribbling a basketball.

Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

SPORTS | December 10

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Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

SPORTS | December 6

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Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Furman

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

SPORTS | December 5

A group of men posing with a Tiger mascot in a dining room holding up signs.

Princeton Athletics raises record-breaking $5.7 million during annual TAGD

Every varsity program beat its 10-year average during the annual Tiger Athletics Give Day, topping last year’s total by $400,000 for a total of $5.7 million raised across Princeton Athletics.

Every varsity program beat its 10-year average during the annual Tiger Athletics Give Day, topping last year’s total by $400,000 for a total of $5.7 million raised across Princeton Athletics.

SPORTS | December 5

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Xaivian Lee secures first triple-double in Princeton men’s basketball history

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

SPORTS | December 5

Woman stands in front of Olympic rings.

Princeton’s resident gold-medalist readjusts to student life after Paris Olympics

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

SPORTS | December 4

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Women’s ice hockey now boasts winning record following triumphant week

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

SPORTS | December 3

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Staff Picks: Men’s basketball at Saint Joseph’s

After a disappointing performance at the Myrtle Beach Invitational, men’s basketball heads to Philadelphia to take on St Joseph’s in a tough non-conference game for the Tigers.

After a disappointing performance at the Myrtle Beach Invitational, men’s basketball heads to Philadelphia to take on St Joseph’s in a tough non-conference game for the Tigers.

SPORTS | December 3

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Princeton Football awarded 10 All-Ivys, no first team selections

Despite a disappointing 3–7 record, Princeton Football ended the season with 10 All-Ivy nominations. However, for the first time in head coach Bob Surace’s tenure, the Tigers ended the season with no first team All-Ivy selections.

Despite a disappointing 3–7 record, Princeton Football ended the season with 10 All-Ivy nominations. However, for the first time in head coach Bob Surace’s tenure, the Tigers ended the season with no first team All-Ivy selections.

SPORTS | December 2

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Princeton women’s basketball sweeps with truimphs over Seton Hall and Rutgers

Playing against two in-state rivals in the span of 72 hours, Princeton women’s basketball (3—2 overall, 0—0 Ivy League) took home two big wins over Seton Hall and Rutgers. The games featured active three point shooting and top-tier rebounding from the primarily underclassman squad.

Playing against two in-state rivals in the span of 72 hours, Princeton women’s basketball (3—2 overall, 0—0 Ivy League) took home two big wins over Seton Hall and Rutgers. The games featured active three point shooting and top-tier rebounding from the primarily underclassman squad.

SPORTS | November 26