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Xaivian Lee hunts for success with national champion Florida Gators

A basketball player prepares to shoot a free throw as players line up along the lane, with a referee and coach on the sideline and a packed arena crowd in the background.

Xaivian Lee hunts for success with national champion Florida Gators

Hayk Yengibaryan

Lee is averaging 16.8 points over Florida’s last four games, a sharp improvement from the 7.1 points he averaged in the first six.

SPORTS | 1 day ago

Special Issue | Princeton Men’s Soccer: A Season to Remember

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Special Issue | Princeton Men’s Soccer: A Season to Remember

Daily Princetonian Staff

Inside a remarkable season for Princeton Men’s Soccer.

PROJECTS | November 23

By the Numbers: Fantastic field hockey and a rookie sensation on the gridiron

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By the Numbers: Fantastic field hockey and a rookie sensation on the gridiron

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, the Tigers won over 70 percent of their games, with winning records on the road and at home. Field hockey came back with a momentous win and women’s volleyball locked in another postseason.

SPORTS | November 12

By the Numbers: Winter sports fall into swing and history on ice

Harrison Blank

This week in By the Numbers, track & field and swim & dive set new program records and hockey had a historic weekend.

SPORTS | 5 days ago

Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

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Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

Zeke Arnold

The Tigers were once again without top scorer and junior guard Dalen Davis, who injured his right angle in a Nov. 20 game over Northeastern. Abdullahi returned from injury and recorded eight points in 19 minutes, while junior guard Jackson Hicke led Princeton in scoring with 21 points on 8–12 shooting.

SPORTS | 5 days ago

Tall leads win over Rutgers with career-high 28 points

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Tall leads win over Rutgers with career-high 28 points

Jordan Halagao

Going into the game, women’s basketball looked to extend its seven-game win streak and improve to 10 wins on the season. Despite having success against their tough out-of-conference slate, the Tigers were still on the outside looking in on the Top 25.

SPORTS | 5 days ago

Men’s water polo falls to UCLA in NCAA quarterfinals

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Men’s water polo falls to UCLA in NCAA quarterfinals

Lucas Nor

The Tigers were unable to make a deep postseason run after winning their fifth consecutive conference championship.

SPORTS | December 10

Women’s basketball dominates in Nashville, beating Belmont 70–58

Women in orange and black jerseys celebrate their win together.

Women’s basketball dominates in Nashville, beating Belmont 70–58

Ify Obianwu

Princeton women’s basketball secured a 65–54 road win over Belmont with a dominant second-half push.

SPORTS | December 9

Men’s basketball drops sixth consecutive game 68–73 to Loyola Chicago

A Princeton basketball player wearing No. 21 takes a jump shot as a Loyola Chicago defender in white contests with banners in the background.

Men’s basketball drops sixth consecutive game 68–73 to Loyola Chicago

Hayk Yengibaryan

This is the first time the Tigers have dropped six straight games in the same season since a seven game losing streak during the 2017–18 season.

SPORTS | December 9

Men’s ice hockey earns two road wins against Union, RPI

Men’s ice hockey earns two road wins against Union, RPI

Zeke Arnold and Kai Kim

The Tigers snapped their road losing streak with two wins this weekend.

SPORTS | December 8

Men’s basketball suffers another close loss in visit to Monmouth, 63–58

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Men’s basketball suffers another close loss in visit to Monmouth, 63–58

Jordan Halagao

Men’s basketball suffered its fifth loss in a row at Monmouth, 63–58, on Wednesday night.

SPORTS | December 4

Princeton Athletics raises a record $6.67 Million during annual Give Day

A group of students cheering from the stands during a soccer game.

Princeton Athletics raises a record $6.67 Million during annual Give Day

Hayk Yengibaryan

The primary goal of Tiger Athletic Give Day is to support the school’s 38 varsity programs.

SPORTS | December 3

Women’s Basketball secures close victory over Seton Hall after late 82–78 rally

Women’s Basketball secures close victory over Seton Hall after late 82–78 rally

Alex Beverton-Smith

The Tigers shot 46 percent from the field on their way to a victory over Seton Hall despite being behind for most of the game.

SPORTS | December 3

By the numbers: Historic hockey and a legendary basketball baccalaureate

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, the Tigers won half of their games, with winning records at home. Princeton fans saw historic men’s hockey scoring and elite basketball from the women’s team.

This week in By The Numbers, the Tigers won half of their games, with winning records at home. Princeton fans saw historic hockey scoring and elite basketball from the women’s team.

SPORTS | December 2

Women’s basketball routs DePaul in commanding 30-point victory

A woman in an orange basketball jersey dribbles the basketball past a defender wearing black.

Women’s basketball routs DePaul in commanding 30-point victory

James Li

Continuing a strong stretch of out-of-conference wins, the Tigers took down DePaul in a convincing victory.

SPORTS | December 2

Shorthanded men’s basketball drops fourth straight game, falling to St Joe’s 60–58 in Jersey Jam

A Princeton men’s basketball player drives toward the basket during a game against Saint Joseph’s, dribbling with his right hand as a defender closes in and a referee watches from the baseline.

Shorthanded men’s basketball drops fourth straight game, falling to St Joe’s 60–58 in Jersey Jam

Hayk Yengibaryan

During the second half, the Tigers were missing three starters: junior captain and guard Dalen Davis, sophomore forward Malik Abdullahi, and sophomore forward CJ Happy.

SPORTS | December 2