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Women’s rugby sees early success under new coaching staff

Princeton women’s rugby players celebrating postgame.

Women’s rugby sees early success under new coaching staff

Devon Rudolph

Princeton women’s rugby made several strides in their team with hopes to participate in the championship league next season.

SPORTS | 11 hours ago

Staff Picks: Football vs. Brown

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Staff Picks: Football vs. Brown

Saad Akhtar, Alex Beverton-Smith, and Juha Im

Princeton football is set to take on Brown this weekend at home. The Daily Princetonian Sports section makes their picks for the game.

SPORTS | 11 hours ago

Ferreira earns his first goal in 1–1 draw against Columbia

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Ferreira earns his first goal in 1–1 draw against Columbia

Brooklyn Fraser

Though men's soccer (6–2–4 overall, 1–1–1 Ivy League) would concede an early goal to Columbia, the Tigers would even the game late in the first half to secure the tie.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

Women’s soccer falls to a last minute goal by Penn

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Women’s soccer falls to a last minute goal by Penn

Brooklyn Fraser

Despite outshooting Penn (6–4–2 Overall, 1–1–1 Ivy League) by 10 shots, Princeton women’s soccer (5–5–1, 1–2–0) lost after a late goal in the 88th minute from the Quakers.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

No. 6 men’s water polo falls to No. 5 Fordham, stays undefeated in NWPC play

Men’s water polo players huddling up for a game plan.

No. 6 men’s water polo falls to No. 5 Fordham, stays undefeated in NWPC play

Ethan Cole

The Tigers reawaken their win streak and remain unbeaten in the NWPC.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

Princeton football continues to cruise with 28–13 win over Wagner

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Princeton football continues to cruise with 28–13 win over Wagner

Walker Vivian

Football earned their third straight win, beating Wagner on Saturday behind three forced turnovers in the second half.

SPORTS | 4 days ago

No. 10 field hockey defeats No. 1 Northwestern in a rematch of last year’s championship game

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No. 10 field hockey defeats No. 1 Northwestern in a rematch of last year’s championship game

Kaden Hammond and Emilia Reay

Princeton went undefeated over the weekend, beating Dartmouth and No. 1 Northwestern.

SPORTS | 4 days ago

No. 9 men’s water polo starts 3–0 in conference play with home sweep

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No. 9 men’s water polo starts 3–0 in conference play with home sweep

Andrew Kang

The Tigers went 3–0 at DeNunzio Pool to start NWPC play undefeated.

SPORTS | October 8

Women’s volleyball sweeps Columbia, falls to Cornell in weekend conference slate

A volleyball player in a white and orange jersey hoisting a volleyball for another player in a white and orange jersey.

Women’s volleyball sweeps Columbia, falls to Cornell in weekend conference slate

Emily Ganter and Lucas Nor

The Tigers are now 2–1 in conference play, and will host Yale and Brown next weekend.

SPORTS | October 6

No. 10 field hockey sweeps the weekend: edges Yale 2-1, blanks Temple 3-0

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No. 10 field hockey sweeps the weekend: edges Yale 2-1, blanks Temple 3-0

Kaden Hammond and Ari Ahdieh

No. 10 Princeton field hockey snapped a three-game skid with wins over Yale and Temple.

SPORTS | October 5

Women’s soccer scores twice late to stun Yale 2–1

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Women’s soccer scores twice late to stun Yale 2–1

Walker Vivian

Princeton women’s soccer erased a late 1–0 deficit with two goals in seven minutes, defeating rival Yale 2–1 behind a brace from first-year forward Stella Monberg.

Princeton women’s soccer erased a late 1–0 deficit with two goals in six minutes, defeating rival Yale 2–1 behind a brace from first-year forward Stella Mounberg.

SPORTS | October 5

Staff Picks: Men’s Soccer vs. Hofstra

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Staff Picks: Men’s Soccer vs. Hofstra

Emily Ganter, Juha Im, and Matthew Yi

Princeton heads to Hofstra looking to build on its first Ivy League win of the season and avenge last year’s 1–0 loss to the Pride.

SPORTS | October 5

Men’s soccer responds from early deficit, earns first Ivy win over Yale

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Men’s soccer responds from early deficit, earns first Ivy win over Yale

Matthew Yi

Princeton men’s soccer rallied from an early deficit and an overturned goal to defeat Yale 2–1, earning its first Ivy League win of the season.

Princeton men’s soccer rallied from an early deficit and an overturned goal to defeat Yale 2–1, earning its first Ivy League win of the season

SPORTS | October 5

Princeton football defeats Columbia 35–7 in Ivy League opener

Princeton football player screaming with joy

Princeton football defeats Columbia 35–7 in Ivy League opener

Ethan Cole

In its Ivy League opener, Princeton football defeated Columbia with a standout performance from Kai Honda.

In their Ivy League opener, Princeton football defeated Columbia with a standout performance from Kai Honda.

SPORTS | October 4

Staff Picks: Football vs. Columbia

Football player in black receives football.

Staff Picks: Football vs. Columbia

Brooklyn Fraser, Alex Beverton-Smith, and Antonio Takata

The Daily Princetonian Sports section provides its predictions on the upcoming matchup between Princeton football and Columbia.

SPORTS | October 2

Men’s tennis opens fall season with tournament competition, looks ahead to ITA Regionals

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Men’s tennis opens fall season with tournament competition, looks ahead to ITA Regionals

Siya Mishra

Returning players and first-years have contributed to early season success as Princeton prepares for the next stretch of fall competition.

SPORTS | October 1

Men’s soccer falls 1–0 to Dartmouth, Ivy League shutout streak is brought to an end

Princeton soccer player against a Dartmouth player.

Men’s soccer falls 1–0 to Dartmouth, Ivy League shutout streak is brought to an end

Brooklyn Fraser

The Tigers had not let an Ivy League opponent score against them in the regular season since November 2024.

SPORTS | September 30

Women’s soccer drops Ivy League opener to Harvard 4–3

A Princeton player in a white jersey kicks a ball with Harvard defenders in red standing in front of her.

Women’s soccer drops Ivy League opener to Harvard 4–3

Brooklyn Fraser

In a 4–3 shootout, Princeton fell narrowly to Harvard in the Ivy League season opener.

SPORTS | September 29

No. 8 field hockey falls to No. 10 Harvard in shootout, 4–2

2 players in red and black, 1 player in blue and black, and 1 player in white and orange play in front of the net.

No. 8 field hockey falls to No. 10 Harvard in shootout, 4–2

Emilia Reay

No. 8 Princeton fell to No. 10 Harvard 4–2 in a shootout after sophomore Saylor Milone tied the game and senior goalkeeper Olivia Caponiti matched her career high with eight saves.

No. 8 Princeton fell to No. 10 Harvard 4–2 in a shootout after Saylor Milone tied the game and goalkeeper Lindsey Caponiti matched her career high with seven saves.

SPORTS | September 29

Princeton football bests Albany 22–0 in first shutout since 2021

A football player in a black jersey raises his fist in celebration.

Princeton football bests Albany 22–0 in first shutout since 2021

Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton football bounces back strongly after last week's loss, shutting out Albany in the home opener to take its first win of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

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