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Agony on the court: Women’s basketball loses opening March Madness game for third consecutive year

Princeton women's basketball team playing Oklahoma State.

Agony on the court: Women’s basketball loses opening March Madness game for third consecutive year

Alex Beverton-Smith

The Tigers fell to Oklahoma State 82–68 despite a third quarter rally which saw them come within four points of the Cowgirls.

SPORTS | 6 hours ago

Men’s ice hockey powers past Cornell, punches ticket to ECAC Championship

Princeton ice hockey team in a celebratory huddle after beating game win.

Men’s ice hockey powers past Cornell, punches ticket to ECAC Championship

Cadigan Perriello

Men’s ice hockey soars in the ECAC semifinal against Cornell to secure a spot in the ECAC Championship Saturday against Dartmouth. Fresh off a quarterfinal victory of Union last Friday and Saturday, the Tigers obtained a 3–2 victory.

SPORTS | 14 hours ago

Staff Picks: Women’s basketball vs. Oklahoma State

Three people in black sweaters and white sweatpants walk up the stairs to a plane

Staff Picks: Women’s basketball vs. Oklahoma State

Jordan Halagao, Julian Benkin Danoff, and Xavier Latimer

The Daily Princetonian Sports section makes staff picks for women’s basketball’s upcoming first-round tournament match-up against Oklahoma State.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

No. 20 women’s lacrosse defeats No. 9 Penn State 14–11

Princeton women’s lacrosse player in black jersey runs with arms outstretched.

No. 20 women’s lacrosse defeats No. 9 Penn State 14–11

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

Princeton women’s lacrosse put up a strong first-half performance against Penn State that ultimately helped them seal the win, despite a near comeback from the Nittany Lions.

Princeton women's lacrosse put up a strong first-half performance against Penn State that ultimately helped them seal the win, despite a late comeback from the Nittany Lions.

SPORTS | 3 days ago

No. 9 women’s ice hockey knocked out of NCAA tournament after loss to No. 6 UConn

A group of ice hockey players discussing the next play.

No. 9 women’s ice hockey knocked out of NCAA tournament after loss to No. 6 UConn

Andrew Kang and Siena Sydenham

The Princeton Tigers’ NCAA Championship dreams were cut short after a 4–1 loss to the UConn Huskies.

SPORTS | 4 days ago

Baseball falls in close, hard-fought three-game series away against University of South Carolina

Baseball player in grey uniform runs to homeplate where two teammates are waiting.

Baseball falls in close, hard-fought three-game series away against University of South Carolina

Siena Sydenham

Despite losses, Princeton baseball held their own in the first two games of a three-game series away against the University of South Carolina.

Despite losses, Princeton baseball held their own in the first two games of a three game series away against the University of South Carolina.

SPORTS | 5 days ago

Men’s volleyball cuts its winning streak short after loss to CSUN

A group of volleyball players strategizing their next play.

Men’s volleyball cuts its winning streak short after loss to CSUN

Andrew Kang

Princeton men’s volleyball ends its road trip with a loss against CSUN.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

Men’s lacrosse powers through to win first Ivy League game of the 2026 season

Men’s lacrosse powers through to win first Ivy League game of the 2026 season

Emilia Reay

On Saturday, the Tigers managed to take down the Bulldogs 11–10 away at Reese Stadium.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

Going dancing yet again: Women’s basketball earns a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament

Ashley Chea sitting on a basketball rim.

Going dancing yet again: Women’s basketball earns a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament

Lily Pampolina

The Tigers will head to California for their first round matchup against Oklahoma State.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

No. 19 women’s lacrosse loses to No. 21 Virginia 12–10 despite strong first-half performance

No. 19 women’s lacrosse loses to No. 21 Virginia 12–10 despite strong first-half performance

Kai Kim

Princeton women's lacrosse fell to Virginia despite a strong first half performance.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

Men’s ice hockey sweeps Union in ECAC Quarterfinals

princeton men's ice hockey team in a huddle

Men’s ice hockey sweeps Union in ECAC Quarterfinals

Lily Pampolina

The Tigers are heading to the ECAC semifinals in upstate New York.

SPORTS | March 15

Back on top: Women’s basketball stifles Harvard in Ivy League Tournament Final

Princeton women's basketball team celebrating

Back on top: Women’s basketball stifles Harvard in Ivy League Tournament Final

Lily Pampolina

The Tigers reclaimed the Ivy League Tournament title by defeating Harvard.

SPORTS | March 14

Women’s basketball dominates Brown in Ivy League Tournament Semifinal

Women’s basketball dominates Brown in Ivy League Tournament Semifinal

Lily Pampolina and Jordan Halagao

Following their victory against Brown, Princeton will play Harvard in the Ivy tournament final.

SPORTS | March 13

No. 18 women’s lacrosse secures first Ivy League win in 19–13 rout against Harvard

Princeton women's lacrosse goalie making a save.

No. 18 women’s lacrosse secures first Ivy League win in 19–13 rout against Harvard

Alex Beverton-Smith

Senior attacker Jami MacDonald’s eight points helped carry the Tigers to a comfortable victory over Harvard in Cambridge, Mass.

Senior attacker Jami MacDonald’s eight points helped carry the Tigers to a comfortable victory over Harvard away in Cambridge, Mass.

SPORTS | March 12

Mid-season recap: Women’s tennis starts with near-perfect record, seeks Ivy and national success

Women's tennis players huddle in a circle and put their hands in the middle.

Mid-season recap: Women’s tennis starts with near-perfect record, seeks Ivy and national success

James Li

Women’s tennis has dominated in the first half of their season, starting 9–1.

Women's tennis has dominated in the first half of their season, starting 9–1.

SPORTS | March 11

Men’s basketball falls to Yale in final game of the season

Princeton men's basketball player shooting.

Men’s basketball falls to Yale in final game of the season

James Li

A strong first-half performance wasn’t enough, as Yale took down men’s basketball in New Haven, Conn.

A strong first-half performance wasn’t enough as Yale took down men’s basketball in New Haven, Conn.

SPORTS | March 11

Women’s ice hockey falls 2–1 to Quinnipiac in overtime during in ECAC semifinals

Princeton women's hockey team celebrating in a huddle after a goal.

Women’s ice hockey falls 2–1 to Quinnipiac in overtime during in ECAC semifinals

Siena Sydenham

Despite coming back from an early deficit, the Tigers fell 2–1 to the Bobcats in overtime.

SPORTS | March 9

No. 23 women’s basketball snags Ivy League regular season title outright with win over Yale on Senior Day

Players in white jerseys walk across a basketball floor.

No. 23 women’s basketball snags Ivy League regular season title outright with win over Yale on Senior Day

Jordan Halagao

The Tigers won the Ivy League regular season title outright on Saturday with their win over Yale, combined with Columbia’s loss to Harvard.

SPORTS | March 9

The long journey back: Madison St. Rose and her return to the court for women’s basketball

Princeton woman basketball player in black jersey shooting a basketball.

The long journey back: Madison St. Rose and her return to the court for women’s basketball

Julian Benkin Danoff

Following an ACL injury that sidelined her for her junior season, senior guard Madison St. Rose is back and better the ever. The women’s basketball star talked about her recovery, playoffs, and season goals with the ‘Prince.’

SPORTS | March 6

Eleven and counting: Princeton’s men’s indoor track and field Heps dynasty continues

Cadigan Perriello

Several Princeton athletes are now prepared to compete in the NCAA championships after yet another conference crown.

SPORTS | March 6

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