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After midweek setback, No. 20 women's lacrosse rallies past Cornell

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After midweek setback, No. 20 women's lacrosse rallies past Cornell

Francie McKenzie

The Tigers are now 2–1 in Ivy League play as they are set to face Pennsylvania and Columbia next week.

SPORTS | 12 hours ago

Despite comeback efforts, Princeton baseball falls to Yale in three game series sweep

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Despite comeback efforts, Princeton baseball falls to Yale in three game series sweep

Siena Sydenham

The team faced a tough Ivy League opponent in Yale this past weekend and demonstrated impressive persistence, despite the sweep.

SPORTS | 1 day ago

Tigers roar: men’s lacrosse blasts past Vermont 19–5

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Tigers roar: men’s lacrosse blasts past Vermont 19–5

Cadigan Perriello

Men's lacrosse did not give up a single goal in the first half against Vermont.

SPORTS | 2 days ago

Men’s lacrosse dominates Lehigh 15–8 on Tuesday night showdown

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Men’s lacrosse dominates Lehigh 15–8 on Tuesday night showdown

Cadigan Perriello

The Tigers feasted on Tuesday night. The whole team got involved as Princeton roared past Lehigh after just two days since their last game against Brown.

SPORTS | 6 days ago

What’s next at Old Nassau? Three potential candidates to replace Carla Berube

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What’s next at Old Nassau? Three potential candidates to replace Carla Berube

Hayk Yengibaryan

Following the departure of women’s basketball head coach Carla Berube, Princeton’s program will undergo a national search to find her replacement. Here are three names to watch.

Following the departure of women’s basketball head coach Carla Berube, the program will undergo a national search to find her replacement. Here are three names to watch.

SPORTS | April 1

Men’s volleyball ends weekend on a strong note against Charleston in two-game split

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Men’s volleyball ends weekend on a strong note against Charleston in two-game split

James Li and Andrew Kang

After dropping the first match, the Tigers came roaring back to dominate the Golden Eagles the following day, splitting the series 1–1.

SPORTS | March 30

Former men’s basketball associate head coach Brett MacConnell named Dartmouth head coach

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Former men’s basketball associate head coach Brett MacConnell named Dartmouth head coach

Hayk Yengibaryan

MacConnell, whose contract was not renewed following the 2024–25 season, spent the last season as an assistant coach at Stanford University under Kyle Smith.

SPORTS | March 30

Totally Tigers: Men’s lacrosse takes down Brown 20–14

Princeton men's lacrosse player in a black jersey.

Totally Tigers: Men’s lacrosse takes down Brown 20–14

Emilia Reay

On Saturday, No. 3 men’s lacrosse defeated No. 28 Brown 20–14 with a lights-out offensive performance from senior midfielders Chad Palumbo and John Dunphey.

SPORTS | March 29

Princeton Tigers represent at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics

A sled hockey player in a red, white, and blue Team USA jersey smiles while wearing a Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic medal

Princeton Tigers represent at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics

Xavier Latimer

Princeton alumni left their mark across the ice and snow at the 2026 Winter Games, collecting medals and rewriting records in Milan.

SPORTS | March 26

From Tigers to Wildcats: Women’s basketball head coach Carla Berube leaves program for Northwestern

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From Tigers to Wildcats: Women’s basketball head coach Carla Berube leaves program for Northwestern

Doug Schwartz

After an impressive seven seasons, women's basketball head coach Carla Berube accepted the head coaching position at Northwestern University.

SPORTS | March 25

Baseball splits Ivy League opener 2–1 against Cornell

Baseball splits Ivy League opener 2–1 against Cornell

Zeke Arnold

In their first conference series of the year, Princeton won two-out-of-three games against Cornell behind strong performances on the mound and behind the plate.

SPORTS | March 25

No. 3 men’s lacrosse drops Ivy contest to No. 10 Cornell, 13–11

Two Princeton lacrosse players in white jerseys and black helmets stand on a sunny field.

No. 3 men’s lacrosse drops Ivy contest to No. 10 Cornell, 13–11

Hayk Yengibaryan

After ending long losing streaks earlier in the year to Maryland and Syracuse, the Tigers were unable to do the same on Saturday afternoon, losing their seventh straight game to the Big Red.

SPORTS | March 23

Princeton falls 2–1 in ECAC championship in tight overtime battle

Princeton falls 2–1 in ECAC championship in tight overtime battle

Cadigan Perriello

Despite a hard-fought battle, men’s hockey fell in overtime to Dartmouth in the ECAC Championship.

SPORTS | March 23

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 | March 21

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 | March 21

Staff Picks: Women’s basketball vs. Oklahoma State

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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 | March 19

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

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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 | March 18