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Football comes up short 26–17 against Dartmouth despite second half rally

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Football comes up short 26–17 against Dartmouth despite second half rally

Alex Beverton-Smith

The Tigers ultimately didn’t have enough to overcome Dartmouth home at the Princeton Stadium. They face Yale next Saturday in New Haven.

SPORTS | November 11

Women’s soccer lifts Ivy League Trophy with 2–0 victory over Brown

A women's soccer team celebrates a victory, raising a trophy over their huddle on the field.

Women’s soccer lifts Ivy League Trophy with 2–0 victory over Brown

Joseph Uglialoro

After a dominant 2–0 win to secure their NCAA bid, the Tigers await their opponent in the draw, happening Monday at 4 p.m.

SPORTS | November 10

No. 13 field hockey dominates Columbia in Ivy semifinals 4–0

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No. 13 field hockey dominates Columbia in Ivy semifinals 4–0

Keyan Vojdani and Emilia Reay

The Tigers now set up a rematch with No.11 Harvard, who they narrowly beat 2–1 in overtime earlier this season. Princeton will look to avenge a loss from the 2023 Ivy League tournament championship game and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | November 9

Tordin leads women’s soccer past Harvard 3–1 in Ivy tournament semifinal

A group of woman wearing white jerseys and shorts embrace together after scoring a goal.

Tordin leads women’s soccer past Harvard 3–1 in Ivy tournament semifinal

Joseph Uglialoro

After falling to Harvard in the opening round of last year’s Ivy League tournament, the Princeton women’s soccer team flipped the script in a 3–1 triumph to set up a title bout with Brown. The Tigers were led by Pietra Tordin, who found the back of the net twice for the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | November 9

By the Numbers: Record-breaking wins and Ivy League honors for Tigers

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By the Numbers: Record-breaking wins and Ivy League honors for Tigers

Harrison Blank

In a successful week for Princeton Athletics, women’s volleyball ended nearly a three-year streak, rowers broke records at Lake Carnegie while Tigers earned Ivy League honors.

SPORTS | November 8

Preview and Staff Picks: Women’s soccer Ivy League Tournament

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Preview and Staff Picks: Women’s soccer Ivy League Tournament

Hayk Yengibaryan, Joseph Uglialoro, and Lily Pampolina

With the top seed and home-field advantage, Princeton women’s soccer looks to follow up their Ivy regular season championship with an Ivy tournament championship. The Tigers will face the Crimson in the semifinal while the other semifinal will feature Columbia and Brown.

SPORTS | November 8

Staff Picks: Princeton Football vs Dartmouth

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Staff Picks: Princeton Football vs Dartmouth

Lily Pampolina, Doug Schwartz, Alex Beverton-Smith, and Joe McGonigle

After successive defeats to Harvard and Cornell, the Tigers look to right the ship against Dartmouth in a Friday night matchup. The Big Green are currently tied for first in the Ivy League standings.

SPORTS | November 7

Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

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Conference realignment threatens Tiger postseason prospects

Doug Schwartz

For Princeton and the Ivy League, the consolidation of competitive college programs into larger conferences has proved to be a significant barrier to ideal scheduling. Conference realignment has made the path to the NCAA tournament an even more difficult one for teams in the already relatively disadvantaged conference.

SPORTS | November 7

New-look women’s basketball team falters in season opener

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New-look women’s basketball team falters in season opener

Max Hines

Until Monday, Princeton women’s basketball had not lost their first game of the season since 2016. However, after going cold in the fourth quarter, the streak ended as the new-look Tiger squad fell 76–66 to the Duquesne Dukes.

SPORTS | November 6

Men’s tennis shines at Farnsworth Invitational held at new facility

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Men’s tennis shines at Farnsworth Invitational held at new facility

Ark Bunyan

Princeton men’s tennis wrapped up a successful showing at the Farnsworth Invitational this past weekend, hosting UNC, Rice, Texas A&M, and Washington at their newly inaugurated Racquet Center at the Meadows Campus. Featuring standout singles wins and hard-fought matches, Princeton demonstrated depth across three intense days.

SPORTS | November 5

Chaney’s 44-kill weekend leads women’s volleyball to wins over Yale and Brown

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Chaney’s 44-kill weekend leads women’s volleyball to wins over Yale and Brown

Hayk Yengibaryan and Alex Beverton-Smith

Yale had not lost an Ivy League game in the last two years, winning 30 straight home games dating back to November 2021. Led by a near-perfect performance from sophomore Kamryn Chaney, Princeton ended that streak, beating the Bulldogs 3–1 in New Haven.

SPORTS | November 5

Lee drops 27 as men’s basketball rallies to win season opener against Iona

On a basketball court, a player wearing a white jersey and white shorts looks happy after scoring a basket.

Lee drops 27 as men’s basketball rallies to win season opener against Iona

Hayk Yengibaryan and JP Ohl

Led by Lee, the Tigers used a 20–2 run in the second half to erase a 16-point deficit, holding on for a narrow win. Next up for the Tigers will be the second annual Jersey Jam against the Duquesne Dukes.

SPORTS | November 5

Senior Day showcase: No. 6 men’s water polo dominates LIU and Iona

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Senior Day showcase: No. 6 men’s water polo dominates LIU and Iona

Bryant Figueroa

Back home for senior day, Princeton water polo dominated in two victories over LIU and Iona, sending off the seniors on a positive note.

SPORTS | November 5

Men and women chase down victory at Ivy League Cross Country Championships

Group of women in black shirts hold banner saying “2024 Women's Cross Country Champions.”

Men and women chase down victory at Ivy League Cross Country Championships

Luke Stockless and Max Hines

Princeton cross country swept the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on both the men's and women's sides behind strong performances up and down the whole teams.

SPORTS | November 4

Men’s soccer defeats Dartmouth 2–1, keeping Ivy League title hopes alive

A man wearing white shorts and a white and orange jersey marked with the number 10 is kicking a soccer ball on a grass field.

Men’s soccer defeats Dartmouth 2–1, keeping Ivy League title hopes alive

Hayk Yengibaryan

Should Princeton beat No.19 Penn on Saturday, they will clinch a share of the league title and will reserve the right to host the Ivy League tournament due to tiebreaker rules.

SPORTS | November 4

‘A new identity’: Princeton men’s basketball set to tip off 2024–25 season

Hayk Yengibaryan

After a 2023–24 season that ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Tigers return junior star duo Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce as they look to reach new heights with some returning and some new faces rocking the Orange and Black.

SPORTS | November 4

After five straight Ivy titles, Coach Berube previews women’s basketball’s season

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After five straight Ivy titles, Coach Berube previews women’s basketball’s season

Max Hines

With star guard Kaitlyn Chen and all-time leading rebounder Ellie Mitchell graduated, the Tigers will look to establish a new leadership core of the team as the season tips off Monday.

SPORTS | November 4

Football routed by Cornell on Homecoming weekend, 49–35

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Football routed by Cornell on Homecoming weekend, 49–35

Lily Pampolina

The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, but the comeback effort fell short in a 49–35 defeat to the Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The loss to the Big Red marked the first time the Tigers have fallen to Cornell since 2017.

SPORTS | November 4