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Former Princeton standout Xaivian Lee signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Exhibit 10 contract

Xaivian Lee in a Princeton jersey with a basketball.

Former Princeton standout Xaivian Lee signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Exhibit 10 contract

Jordan Halagao

Former Princeton men’s basketball player Xaivian Lee signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers to participate in training camp and Summer League.

Former men’s basketball player Xaivian Lee signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers to participate in training camp and Summer League.

SPORTS | 5 hours ago

Princeton rowing sees success in national championship regattas

A boat full of women's rowers in white jerseys and sunglasses glides across the water.

Princeton rowing sees success in national championship regattas

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

At the national championships this spring, Princeton rowing stood strong against the competition.

SPORTS | June 15

The wait is over: No. 1 men’s lacrosse roars past Notre Dame to secure first national title since 2001

A group of Princeton lacrosse players celebrating on the field with confetti in the background and fans wearing Orange and Black in the stands.

The wait is over: No. 1 men’s lacrosse roars past Notre Dame to secure first national title since 2001

Hayk Yengibaryan and Cadigan Perriello

With the win, the Tigers captured the program’s seventh overall title and its first since 2001. After erasing an early 3–0 deficit, the Tigers scored 11 unanswered goals en route to a 16–9 win in Charlottesville, Va.

SPORTS | May 25

Croddick leads No. 1 men’s lacrosse past Duke, will play two-seed Notre Dame on championship Monday

Princeton men’s lacrosse players huddle together on the field after a game, surrounded by fans in a stadium.

Croddick leads No. 1 men’s lacrosse past Duke, will play two-seed Notre Dame on championship Monday

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers will play the two-seeded and No. 3 ranked Notre Dame in the title game on Memorial Monday, seeking their first championship in 25 years.

SPORTS | May 23

With 2001 champions watching, No. 1 men’s lacrosse chases a return to the title game

With 2001 champions watching, No. 1 men’s lacrosse chases a return to the title game

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers will face No. 13 Duke on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va., with a spot in the national championship game on the line. Princeton enters the Final Four as the only non-ACC team remaining, looking to make the title game for the first time since 2002.

SPORTS | May 22

No. 1 men’s lacrosse beats Penn State 14–10 to return to Final Four for the first time since 2022

A group of Princeton lacrosse players in orange shorts and white jerseys posing for a photo with a banner that reads “Charlottesville Bound.”

No. 1 men’s lacrosse beats Penn State 14–10 to return to Final Four for the first time since 2022

Hayk Yengibaryan

Junior midfielder Tucker Wade led the Tigers with four goals, who are now two wins away from winning their first national championship in 25 years.

SPORTS | May 18

As college sports boom, Princeton’s athletics director says ‘our model is far from broken’

Man in a dark suit and orange tie, smiling, standing in front of a black media backdrop patterned with orange Princeton University logos and white Nike logos.

As college sports boom, Princeton’s athletics director says ‘our model is far from broken’

Hayk Yengibaryan

Two years after saying collectives would “never” be Princeton’s philosophy, Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 told the ‘Prince’ that the University’s model remains strong, even as the economics of college sports move further away from it.

SPORTS | May 16

Director of Basketball Operations Chris Mongilia to depart men’s basketball staff after ten years

A Princeton basketball staff member celebrates on the court following the Tigers’ NCAA Tournament upset, with players and arena signage visible in the background.

Director of Basketball Operations Chris Mongilia to depart men’s basketball staff after ten years

Hayk Yengibaryan

Aside from men’s basketball Head Coach Mitch Henderson ’98, Mongilia was the last remaining staff member from the 2023 Tiger Cinderella team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Aside from men’s basketball head coach Mitch Henderson ’98, Mongilia was the last remaining staff member from the 2023 Tiger Cinderella team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | May 13

Palumbo propels No. 1 men’s lacrosse past Marist in NCAA tournament, sets up rematch vs. Penn State

A Princeton lacrosse player wearing black shorts and a white No.10 jersey celebrates on a turf field with a Marist player in red shorts and a red jersey standing beside him.

Palumbo propels No. 1 men’s lacrosse past Marist in NCAA tournament, sets up rematch vs. Penn State

Hayk Yengibaryan

With the win, the Tigers advance to the NCAA quarterfinals, where they will face No. 7 Penn State in a rematch against the only team on the Tigers’ schedule they have not beaten.

SPORTS | May 11

No. 16 women’s lacrosse eliminated by No. 20 Rutgers in NCAA first round

Princeton men’s lacross players celebrate on the field during a game against Penn.

No. 16 women’s lacrosse eliminated by No. 20 Rutgers in NCAA first round

Hayk Yengibaryan

Rutgers attacker Caroline Ling led the way for the Scarlet Knights, who beat the Tigers for the first time since 2013.

SPORTS | May 8

Kabiri named Tewaaraton Finalist as No. 1 men’s lacrosse set to open NCAA Tournament against Marist

Princeton men’s lacrosse players celebrate on the field during a game against Penn.

Kabiri named Tewaaraton Finalist as No. 1 men’s lacrosse set to open NCAA Tournament against Marist

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers’ quest for their first national championship in 25 years begins Sunday at Sherrerd Field when they host Marist University in the opening round of the tournament. Since the tournament expansion in 2003, no No. 1 seed has lost in the opening round.

The Tigers' quest for their first national championship in 25 years begins Sunday at Sherrerd Field when the Tigers host Marist University in the opening round of the tournament. Since the tournament expansion in 2003, no one seed has lost in the opening round.

SPORTS | May 8

‘The best draw that we could have had’: No. 16 women’s lacrosse set to open NCAA tournament against No. 20 Rutgers

While holding the championship banner and trophy, members of the Princeton women's lacrosse team celebrate after hearing their name called on the NCAA selection show.

‘The best draw that we could have had’: No. 16 women’s lacrosse set to open NCAA tournament against No. 20 Rutgers

Hayk Yengibaryan

Should the Tigers beat the Scarlet Knights, they will play No.3 Maryland in the second round of the tournament. The Orange and Black played both teams earlier this season in late February, beating Rutgers 15–9 but coming up short against Maryland, 16–12.

SPORTS | May 8

Baseball collapses against Harvard in final series of season, putting postseason hopes to rest

Players in black jerseys huddle together.

Baseball collapses against Harvard in final series of season, putting postseason hopes to rest

Julian Benkin Danoff

Princeton baseball gets swept by Harvard to end playoff hopes and the season.

SPORTS | May 7

‘Set up to fail’: Women’s rugby team faces recruitment problems as new head coach announced

A black Princeton flag with an orange tiger on a green field.

‘Set up to fail’: Women’s rugby team faces recruitment problems as new head coach announced

Devon Rudolph

The women's rugby team is continuing to struggle amid longstanding recruitment and coaching problems.

SPORTS | May 7

Winning ways: No. 16 women’s lacrosse secure Ivy League Tournament title with wins over Penn and Yale

Players and staff hold up a “1” signifying first place and pose with a banner and trophy.

Winning ways: No. 16 women’s lacrosse secure Ivy League Tournament title with wins over Penn and Yale

Kai Kim and Lucas Nor

Over the tournament weekend, Princeton defeated Penn 15–10 and Yale 12–8 to earn their first Ivy League Tournament title since 2022.

SPORTS | May 5

Kings of the Ivy: No. 2 men’s lacrosse finally topples No. 4 Cornell 19–9 to claim tournament title

A group of players and staff pose with a tournament trophy on a grass field.

Kings of the Ivy: No. 2 men’s lacrosse finally topples No. 4 Cornell 19–9 to claim tournament title

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Orange and Black earned their first win over the Big Red since 2018 and are now in pole position to secure the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | May 3

No. 2 men’s lacrosse overcomes early deficit to beat No. 9 Yale 12–10 in Ivy tournament semifinal

A Princeton lacrosse player in an orange helmet and white uniform drives past a Yale defender on a turf field.

No. 2 men’s lacrosse overcomes early deficit to beat No. 9 Yale 12–10 in Ivy tournament semifinal

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers will play No. 4 Cornell on Sunday afternoon for the Ivy League tournament title. Should the Tigers win, they will be a favorite for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | May 2