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Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

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Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

Bridget O’Neill and Alex Beverton-Smith

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 16

How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

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How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

Ify Obianwu

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

SPORTS | December 12

By The Numbers: Hockey win streaks and indoor track records shattered

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By The Numbers: Hockey win streaks and indoor track records shattered

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, the ice hockey teams continue their winning ways and a record on the indoor track. Despite these accomplishments, the Tigers won fewer of their games this week that the week prior, though they performed well at home.

This week in By The Numbers, the ice hockey teams continue their winning ways and a record on the indoor track. Despite these accomplishments, the Tigers won fewer of their games this week that the week prior, though they performed well at home.

SPORTS | December 12

Women’s basketball drops two games to Portland and Utah on West Coast trip

Women’s basketball player uses her body to guard the ball.

Women’s basketball drops two games to Portland and Utah on West Coast trip

Max Hines and Emilia Reay

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

SPORTS | December 12

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Princeton teammates shake hands in success after beating Monmouth.

Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 12

Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

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Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

SPORTS | December 11
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Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

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Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

Devon Rudolph

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

SPORTS | December 10

Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

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Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

Doug Schwartz

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

SPORTS | December 10

Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

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Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

Doug Schwartz

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

SPORTS | December 10

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

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Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Matthew Yi

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

SPORTS | December 6

Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Furman

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Staff Picks: Men’s basketball vs. Furman

Bryant Figueroa , Doug Schwartz, and Luke Stockless

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

Coming off an impressive road victory over St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Princeton men’s basketball heads to South Carolina for the second time this season to take on Furman in a non-conference contest. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

SPORTS | December 5

Princeton Athletics raises record-breaking $5.7 million during annual TAGD

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Princeton Athletics raises record-breaking $5.7 million during annual TAGD

Hayk Yengibaryan and Doug Schwartz

Every varsity program beat its 10-year average during the annual Tiger Athletics Give Day, topping last year’s total by $400,000 for a total of $5.7 million raised across Princeton Athletics.

Every varsity program beat its 10-year average during the annual Tiger Athletics Give Day, topping last year’s total by $400,000 for a total of $5.7 million raised across Princeton Athletics.

SPORTS | December 5

Xaivian Lee secures first triple-double in Princeton men’s basketball history

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Xaivian Lee secures first triple-double in Princeton men’s basketball history

Joseph Uglialoro

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

Xaivian Lee’s performance on Tuesday night brought him to heights no Tiger has ever been before — securing a triple-double for the Tigers, their first in program history.

SPORTS | December 5

Princeton’s resident gold-medalist readjusts to student life after Paris Olympics

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Princeton’s resident gold-medalist readjusts to student life after Paris Olympics

Alex Beverton-Smith

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

Junior fencer Maia Weintraub was one of just 20 total fencers sent to the Olympics by Team USA, representing the red, white, and blue as an alternate for women’s foil, who took home gold. Back on campus, Weintraub has readjusted to collegiate life and has her sights set on the long march to 2028.

SPORTS | December 4

Women’s ice hockey now boasts winning record following triumphant week

Woman in ice hockey gear on ice.

Women’s ice hockey now boasts winning record following triumphant week

Alex Beverton-Smith

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

Last week, Princeton women’s ice hockey powered themselves to a three game win streak with victories over No. 13 Boston University and two against Stonehill.

SPORTS | December 3

Staff Picks: Men’s basketball at Saint Joseph’s

A man wearing a white jersey dribbling a basketball while being defended by a man in a burgundy jersey.

Staff Picks: Men’s basketball at Saint Joseph’s

JP Ohl, Ryan Kirby, Zachary Meisel, and Lily Pampolina

After a disappointing performance at the Myrtle Beach Invitational, men’s basketball heads to Philadelphia to take on St Joseph’s in a tough non-conference game for the Tigers.

After a disappointing performance at the Myrtle Beach Invitational, men’s basketball heads to Philadelphia to take on St Joseph’s in a tough non-conference game for the Tigers.

SPORTS | December 3

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