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Fall Fever: Women’s sports preview

Women’s fall sports dominated the Ivy League last year, taking home four Ivy League Regular Season Championships. Here’s what to look for from this year’s teams.

Women’s fall sports dominated the Ivy League last year, taking home four Ivy League Regular Season Championships. Here’s what to look for from this year’s teams.

Pros in Princeton: Tigers host top water polo clubs in the world for exhibition games

 A.S.D. Pro Recco, the most decorated club in men’s water polo history, and Ferencvárosi Torna Club (FTC), the reigning back-to-back European champions, will play at Princeton this weekend.

Women’s soccer falls to Ohio State after strong first half

Women’s soccer drops to Ohio State in a 4–1 loss after a strong first half.

Women’s soccer drops to Ohio State in a 4–1 loss after a strong first half.

Bruised and senior-less, men’s basketball looks to rebound from a season of missteps

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Entering his third year of NFL football, Henry Byrd ’23 is looking to make a name for himself amongst the very best.

Entering his third year of NFL football, Henry Byrd ’23 is looking to make a name for himself amongst the very best.

Starting pitcher Sean Episcope taken at 155 by Milwaukee Brewers in MLB draft

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Princeton catcher Jake Bold signs with hometown San Diego Padres

Following three individually successful years with the Tigers, catcher Jake Bold will try to take his talents to the big leagues after signing with the San Diego Padres.

Following three individually successful years with the Tigers, catcher Jake Bold will try to take his talents to the big leagues after signing with the San Diego Padres.

With Pierce to sit out the year, men’s basketball loses last senior standing

Senior forward Caden Pierce announced today that he will be sitting out his senior season of basketball at Princeton in the interests of maintaining his final year of eligibility.

Senior forward Caden Pierce announced today that he will be sitting out his senior season of basketball at Princeton in the interests of maintaining his final year of eligibility.

Women’s ice hockey names Courtney Kessel as new head coach

Following the resignation of Cara Gardner Morey, Princeton appointed Courtney Kessel as head coach.

Following the resignation of Cara Gardner Morey, Princeton appointed Courtney Kessel as head coach.

Former women’s basketball forward Parker Hill ’25 signs professional contract in Switzerland

After a successful senior season, women's basketball forward Parker Hill signed a contact to play professional basketball in Europe, following in the steps of her past teammates.

After a successful senior season, women's basketball forward Parker Hill signed a contact to play professional basketball in Europe, following in the steps of her past teammates.

No. 7 women’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals against No. 1 UNC

With the loss, the career of senior attacker Mackenzie Blake comes to an end. Blake finished her career with a program-best 231 career goals and three first-team All-Ivy selections.

With the loss, the career of senior attacker Mackenzie Blake comes to an end. Blake finished her career with a program-best 231 career goals and three first-team All-Ivy selections.

No. 3 men’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals after 19–18 loss to No. 5 Syracuse

With the win, Syracuse advances to the final four for the first time since 2013. For the Tigers, their season ends along with the career of senior standout attacker Coulter Mackesy.

With the win, Syracuse advances to the final four for the first time since 2013. For the Tigers, their season ends along with the career of senior standout attacker Coulter Mackesy.

Preview: No. 3 men’s lacrosse plays No. 5 Syracuse in NCAA quarterfinals

Should the Tigers beat the Orange, they will advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2022 as they look to win their first national championship since 2001.

Should the Tigers beat the Orange, they will advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2022 as they look to win their first national championship since 2001.

Six for six: men’s and women’s track and field both complete triple crown

Men’s and women’s track and field each won the Ivy League title this past weekend, capping off a dominant season in which both teams won the triple crown — a feat not seen in 14 years.

Men’s and women’s track and field each won the Ivy League title this past weekend, capping off a dominant season in which both teams won the triple crown — a feat not seen in 14 years.

Nation’s No. 2 miler Mena Scatchard ’25 to transfer to Stanford for graduate year

The Tigers’ most decorated distance runner ever has decided to use her final year of eligibility at Stanford after graduating from Princeton this May.

The Tigers’ most decorated distance runner ever has decided to use her final year of eligibility at Stanford after graduating from Princeton this May.

Two-way treats: Shenefelt and Kram do it all for Princeton baseball team

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

No. 3 men’s lacrosse routs No. 14 Towson 22–12, Mackesy breaks career goals record

With the win, the Tigers advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 2022. Princeton will take on No. 5 Syracuse in Hempstead, N.Y., next weekend for a spot in the final four. 

With the win, the Tigers advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 2022. Princeton will take on No. 5 Syracuse in Hempstead, N.Y., next weekend for a spot in the final four. 

Senior Coulter Mackesy, Pace Billings ’24, and Sam English ’23 drafted to Premier Lacrosse League

The PLL, founded in 2018 by brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, is North America’s professional lacrosse league. The league currently features eight teams that compete in a tour-based format, traveling to different cities each weekend throughout the summer season.

The PLL, founded in 2018 by brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, is North America’s professional lacrosse league. The league currently features eight teams that compete in a tour-based format, traveling to different cities each weekend throughout the summer season.

Preview: No. 3 men’s lacrosse hosts No. 14 Towson in first round of NCAA tournament

Should the Tigers win on Saturday, they will face the winner of No. 5 Syracuse and No. 13 Harvard in the NCAA quarterfinals the following weekend in Hempstead, New York.

Should the Tigers win on Saturday, they will face the winner of No. 5 Syracuse and No. 13 Harvard in the NCAA quarterfinals the following weekend in Hempstead, New York.