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Men’s track and field sweeps HYP meet for 28th consecutive year

Men’s track and field sweeps HYP meet for 28th consecutive year

Emily Philippides and Jesse Brewer

The men had a number of strong performances over the weekend at the HYP meet, including two Ivy-league leading marks in the pole vault and 1000m run. There were several other first-place finishes, including the triple jump. The men came first overall with 89 points, well ahead of both Harvard (28 points) and Yale (63 points).

SPORTS | 02/11/2020

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Women’s track and field grabs first place at the HYP meet

Women’s track and field grabs first place at the HYP meet

Emily Philippides and Jesse Brewer

The women had several outstanding performances and a number of personal bests across all event groups at the HYP meet this past Saturday, including first-place finishes in the 60m hurdles and 500m races. The Tigers came first overall, beating Harvard 67–58 and Yale 67–56.

SPORTS | 02/11/2020

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Dream over dynasty: Princeton wrestling defeats 17-time champ Cornell for Ivy League title

Dream over dynasty: Princeton wrestling defeats 17-time champ Cornell for Ivy League title

Josephine de La Bruyere

It took three decades, and a dream. 

SPORTS | 02/11/2020

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Men’s basketball splits weekend against Cornell, Columbia

Men’s basketball splits weekend against Cornell, Columbia

Jack Graham

Despite losing for the first time in the Ivy League, Princeton remained tied for first in the league after Yale fell to Harvard. 

SPORTS | 02/10/2020

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Women’s tennis goes 2–1 at ITA Indoors as Shvets pulls off massive upset

Women’s tennis goes 2–1 at ITA Indoors as Shvets pulls off massive upset

Chris Murphy

The women's tennis team went 2–1 at the ITA Indoor Nationals in Chicago this weekend. They were defeated by No. 7 NC State but went on to win all their matches against Arizona State and No. 6 Pepperdine. The Tigers went into the weekend ranked No. 17, but they will likely rise in next week's polls due to the win over Pepperdine. The highlight of the weekend was when Princeton sophomore singles player Brianna Shvets, ranked 34th in the nation, upset Ashley Lahey, the nation's top player, in straight sets.

SPORTS | 02/09/2020

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Women’s hockey remains unbeaten after facing Rensselaer and Union

Women’s hockey remains unbeaten after facing Rensselaer and Union

Owen Tedford

Princeton women’s hockey went 2–0 in their second to last weekend of the regular season. They defeated both Rensselaer and Union in two tough battles. The Tigers have already guaranteed themselves a playoff position as one of the top eight teams, and need one more win to ensure a home quarterfinal. The Tigers’ toughest remaining game is against No. 7 Clarkson next Saturday afternoon. When these teams last met Princeton, won 2–1.

SPORTS | 02/09/2020

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The first to 500: After wrestling victory, Princeton first to secure 500 Ivy League championships

The first to 500: After wrestling victory, Princeton first to secure 500 Ivy League championships

Alissa Selover

Princeton became the first Ivy League to win 500 Ivy League Championships.

SPORTS | 02/09/2020

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Once a Tiger: Ellen DeVoe ’86

Once a Tiger: Ellen DeVoe ’86

Patrycja Pajdak

Ellen DeVoe ’86 is one of women’s basketball’s most decorated athletes. Now she watches her son, sophomore guard Ethan Wright, play her game — his own way. 

FEATURES | 02/06/2020

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Wrestling to face Columbia, 17-time Ivy champ Cornell

Wrestling to face Columbia, 17-time Ivy champ Cornell

Josephine de La Bruyere

Cornell wrestling has a dynasty. Princeton wrestling has a dream. On Sunday in Jadwin Gymnasium, one will fall — or fall short. 

SPORTS | 02/06/2020

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Women’s basketball looks to continue 11-game win streak against Columbia and Cornell this weekend

Women’s basketball looks to continue 11-game win streak against Columbia and Cornell this weekend

Isaac Goldston

Women’s basketball, with only one loss overall and undefeated in the Ivy League, hosts Cornell and Columbia at Jadwin Gymnasium this weekend.

SPORTS | 02/06/2020

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Men's basketball to continue Ivy play against Columbia, Cornell

Men's basketball to continue Ivy play against Columbia, Cornell

Elan Zohar

Although Princeton’s two opponents are in the back half of the Ivy League standings, their strong home records suggest that this weekend will be no cakewalk. However, the Tigers, currently on a six-game win streak, have beaten tougher opponents this season.

SPORTS | 02/05/2020

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No. 2 women’s squash reigns victorious over No. 4 Yale, Brown

No. 2 women’s squash reigns victorious over No. 4 Yale, Brown

Sophie Cantine

No. 2 Princeton Women's Squash recorded two wins at home last weekend against No. 4 Yale and Brown, granting them a record of 9–1 and a record of 4–1 in the Ivy League. 

SPORTS | 02/05/2020

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Track and field opens indoor season with strong performances over Intersession

Track and field opens indoor season with strong performances over Intersession

Jesse Brewer

Men’s and women’s track and field felled too many records to count in their first week of the indoor season, which saw the Tigers traveling to New York City, Cambridge, Ithaca, and Annapolis.

SPORTS | 02/05/2020

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Women’s swim and dive emerge on top; men’s swim and dive defeat Yale, bested by Harvard

Women’s swim and dive emerge on top; men’s swim and dive defeat Yale, bested by Harvard

Sreesha Ghosh

Princeton women’s swim and dive defeated Harvard and Yale at HYP championships. The men’s team, however, netted a win over Yale but lost to Harvard.

SPORTS | 02/04/2020

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Men’s hockey falls to No. 1 Cornell

Men’s hockey falls to No. 1 Cornell

Ben Burns

Princeton men’s hockey faced a tough match against No. 1 Cornell this weekend, suffering from a 5–3 defeat. The Big Red placed pressure on the Tigers offensively, outshooting them 36–15. 

SPORTS | 02/04/2020

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Wrestling sweeps Harvard, Brown

Wrestling sweeps Harvard, Brown

Josephine de La Bruyere

Princeton wrestling opened its Ivy League season last weekend with victories against Harvard and Brown. 

SPORTS | 02/03/2020

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From Ivy League champion to Super Bowl champion, John Lovett ’19 is making his mark

From Ivy League champion to Super Bowl champion, John Lovett ’19 is making his mark

Alissa Selover and Tom Salotti

John Lovett ’19, the first ever Princeton football player to win the Bushnell Cup twice, won the Ivy League championship in 2018. After signing with the Kansas City Chiefs last year as an undrafted free agent, he is now a Super Bowl champion.

SPORTS | 02/03/2020

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No. 6 women’s hockey remains ranked second in ECAC standings

No. 6 women’s hockey remains ranked second in ECAC standings

Owen Tedford

This past week, the No. 6 women’s hockey team began the final push to the end of their season with three road games in five days against Quinnipiac, Yale, and Brown. Princeton swept all three games winning by a combined 9—4 to maintain its position at second in the ECAC standings. 

SPORTS | 02/03/2020

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Women’s basketball sweeps Darmouth and Harvard on weekend roadtrip

Women’s basketball sweeps Darmouth and Harvard on weekend roadtrip

Molly Milligan

Women’s basketball beat Dartmouth 63–34 and Harvard 60–46 this past weekend, putting them first in the Ivy League alongside Yale.

SPORTS | 02/02/2020

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Strong defensive effort boosts men’s basketball past Dartmouth

Strong defensive effort boosts men’s basketball past Dartmouth

Jack Graham

Men’s basketball toppled Dartmouth 66-44 at Jadwin Gymnasium on Friday night. The Tigers remain undefeated in the Ivy League.

SPORTS | 02/01/2020

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