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Men’s basketball snaps seven-game win streak, falls to Cornell 85–76

The Cornell (left) and Princeton (right) men's basketball teams stand under a basketball hoop.

Men’s basketball snaps seven-game win streak, falls to Cornell 85–76

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

After falling behind early yet again, Princeton Men’s Basketball was unable to erase the deficit in a rare loss to Cornell on Saturday.

After falling behind early yet again, Princeton Men's Basketball was unable to erase the deficit in a rare loss to Cornell on Saturday.

SPORTS | January 26

Princeton Fencing shines at Philadelphia Invitational

Princeton Fencing waits for their match at Philadelphia Invitational.

Princeton Fencing shines at Philadelphia Invitational

Matthew Yi

The Tigers won 10 matches in the Philadelphia Invitational as they prepare for the Ivy League Tournament.

SPORTS | January 26

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Columbia on the road in first Ivy loss

Parker Hill in black jersey with orange details rises for a layup, surrounded by Columbia players in white and blue.

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Columbia on the road in first Ivy loss

Doug Schwartz

Women’s basketball struggles to control turnover problems and falls to Columbia in their first Ivy League loss of the season. The Tigers led at halftime but could not put enough scoring together to hang on to their lead.

Women’s basketball struggles to control turnover problems and fails to Columbia in their first Ivy League loss of the season. The Tigers led at halftime but could not put enough scoring together to hang on to their lead.

SPORTS | January 24

Cardiac cats: Men’s basketball completes 20-point comeback in win over Columbia

Player in white and orange basketball jersey embraces teammate

Cardiac cats: Men’s basketball completes 20-point comeback in win over Columbia

Joseph Uglialoro

Men’s basketball graps victory from the jaws of defeat in 20-point comeback over Columbia. The Tigers continue their unbeaten Ivy League record behind another clutch shot from star guard Xaivian Lee.

SPORTS | January 24

Step-back three from Lee clinches win over Dartmouth

Xavian Lee in black uniform shoots three-pointer over Dartmouth player in white and green.

Step-back three from Lee clinches win over Dartmouth

Doug Schwartz

Xaivian Lee’s late game heroics help men’s basketball escape with a win in Hanover over Dartmouth. The Tigers start Ivy League play undefeated after a couple early season losses.

SPORTS | January 23

Former Tiger offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24 announces for NFL Draft

Jalen Travis in white jersey with orange details lunges slightly on a football field, lined up before play.

Former Tiger offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24 announces for NFL Draft

Doug Schwartz

Former Princeton football offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24, who spent a graduate year at Iowa State, declared for the NFL Draft. seeking to join Andrei Iosivas ’23 as Tigers in the pros. Travis currently looks to be a mid-to-late round draft pick with high potential.

SPORTS | January 23

Chea’s buzzer-beater propels women’s basketball past Harvard

Ashley Chea in white and orange jersey surrounded by her teammates in celebration.

Chea’s buzzer-beater propels women’s basketball past Harvard

Max Hines

Women's basketball outlasts Harvard, stunning the Crimson with a last-second step-back jumper by sophomore guard Ashley Chea to win by two and staying undefeated in Ivy League play.

SPORTS | January 17

Men’s basketball outlasts Harvard in Ivy League opener

Caden Pierce in white Princeton jersey dribbles basketball by Harvard player in crimson jersey

Men’s basketball outlasts Harvard in Ivy League opener

Luke Stockless

Men's basketball survives a late surge from the Crimson to hold on and take their Ivy League opener, led by junior stars Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce.

SPORTS | January 17

Former Princeton defensive standout Ozzie Nicholas declares for NFL Draft

Man in black and orange football jersey and helmet

Former Princeton defensive standout Ozzie Nicholas declares for NFL Draft

Joseph Uglialoro

Former Princeton football linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 declared for the NFL Draft last week after an impressive graduate season at Duke University. Nicholas looks to impress scouts at his upcoming pro day, hoping to become the next Tiger drafted to the NFL, following in the footsteps of Andrei Iosivas ’23.

Former Princeton football linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ‘24 declared for the NFL Draft last week after an impressive graduate season at Duke University. Nicholas looks to impress scouts at his upcoming pro day, hoping to become the next Tiger drafted to the NFL, following in the footsteps of Andrei Iosivas ‘23.

SPORTS | January 17

Princeton athletes push for professional opportunities

Princeton athletes push for professional opportunities

Alex Beverton-Smith

Four Princeton Tigers look to start and continue professional careers in their respective sports after a flurry of announcements this week.

SPORTS | January 9

Men’s Hockey falls twice in doubleheader against No. 20 New Hampshire at Baker Rink

Ice hockey player skating past bench of players.

Men’s Hockey falls twice in doubleheader against No. 20 New Hampshire at Baker Rink

Keyan Vojdani

The Tigers are looking to get back on track with another doubleheader against No. 18 Quinnipiac this weekend.

SPORTS | January 9

Davis and Lee lead men’s basketball to 15-point comeback against Akron

Basketball players in white uniforms huddle around each other.

Davis and Lee lead men’s basketball to 15-point comeback against Akron

Bryant Figueroa

Following an early injury to the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, the Tigers trailed Akron until the final minute. A Dalen Davis three-pointer at the last minute saw them overcome the Zips in a dramatic fashion.

SPORTS | December 31

Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

Two men wearing black jerseys smiling on a basketball court after winning a game

Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

Bryant Figueroa

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce.

SPORTS | December 22

Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Students sit at a long wooden dining table.

Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Josefina Gurevich

Since sophomore students established Princeton’s first Latinx Athlete Student Organization, they have worked to build community and support Latinx student athletes campus-wise.

SPORTS | December 20

Preview and Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers

A man dribbles a basketball as he works against a defender on a basketball court.

Preview and Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers

Hayk Yengibaryan and Bryant Figueroa

On Saturday, the Tigers will play their biggest non-conference game of the season when they travel to Newark, N.J. to take on Rutgers at the Prudential Center. Both sides will be itching for a win to improve their resume heading into conference play.

SPORTS | December 20

Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

A group of men running off a football field.

Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

Alex Beverton-Smith

On Dec. 18, the Ivy League announced that it will allow its team to compete in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason, giving its teams a chance to compete for a national championship for the first time in conference history.

SPORTS | December 20

Stand-out sophomore Kamryn Chaney transfers to Vanderbilt

A woman jumping in the air and hitting a volleyball during a match.

Stand-out sophomore Kamryn Chaney transfers to Vanderbilt

Hayk Yengibaryan

Chaney was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2024 after leading the Tigers to a 12–2 record and a regular season title. Her loss will leave a hole in a team that was expected to be the favorites to win the league title in 2025.

SPORTS | December 18

Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

Bridget O’Neill and Alex Beverton-Smith

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 16

How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

princeton football player catches ball with elbows up and helmet on

How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

Ify Obianwu

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

SPORTS | December 12

By The Numbers: Hockey win streaks and indoor track records shattered

Three women in orange jerseys playing hockey celebrate with their teammate

By The Numbers: Hockey win streaks and indoor track records shattered

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, the ice hockey teams continue their winning ways and a record on the indoor track. Despite these accomplishments, the Tigers won fewer of their games this week that the week prior, though they performed well at home.

SPORTS | December 12

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