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After shutouts, defense falters against Rutgers

After shutouts, defense falters against Rutgers

Mark Stein

Junior goalkeeper Darcy Hargadon tallied a season-high three saves, including two important snags late in double overtime, allowing the women's soccer team to earn a 0-0 draw against Seton Hall on Friday night in South Orange, N.J.

SPORTS | 09/15/2013

Penn State ends Princeton's 17-game win streak

Andrew Steele

After an unprecedented winning streak which saw the field hockey team win its first-ever national championship, the No.

SPORTS | 09/15/2013

Tigers defeat Santa Clara en route to Invitational sweep

Saahil Madge

The No. 15 men's water polo team opened its season strong this weekend, with four victories in four games to win the Princeton Invitational Tournament.

SPORTS | 09/15/2013

Tigers earn first victory

Anna Mazarakis

The men’s soccer team finished the weekend on a high note,beatingSeton Hall on Sundayafter a tough losson Fridayevening to Rutgers. “Our guys are eager to get their first win,” head coach Jim Barlow ’91 said before the win.

SPORTS | 09/15/2013

Rain postpones first road game of season for Tigers

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Rain postpones first road game of season for Tigers

Stephen Wood

After prevailing in the first two games of its season, the women's soccer team was foiled by Mother Nature Thursday night, as thunderstorms postponed their match at Seton Hall. The Tigers (2-0) will now play two in-state rivals in three days, taking on the Pirates (1-4-1) Friday at 5:30 p.m.

SPORTS | 09/12/2013

Tigers to begin play this weekend as they host the Princeton Invitational

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Tigers to begin play this weekend as they host the Princeton Invitational

Saahil Madge

After finishing third in the Eastern Championships and just missing the NCAA tournament in 2012, the men's water polo team begins its season this weekend at the Princeton Invitational with games at home against Santa Clara, Penn, Harvard and Iona. Last year, the team went 17-12, finishing in third place in both the Southern Championships and the Eastern Championships.

SPORTS | 09/12/2013

Princeton prepares to face pair of in-state rivals

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Princeton prepares to face pair of in-state rivals

Jack Rogers

The men’s soccer team will look to establish a winning record by the end of this weekend, as it prepares to take on in-state rivals Rutgers and Seton Hall.

SPORTS | 09/12/2013

Tigers to face second test against a top-15 squad at home this weekend

Andrew Steele

Coaches and players of defending champions often feel as if there is a target on their back, with competitors eager for a chance to knock off the titleholders.

SPORTS | 09/12/2013

Tigers win two to begin title defense

Andrew Steele

On Sept. 23, 2012, the field hockey team fell to No. 2 Syracuse on Bedford Field. The Tigers (2-0) have not lost a game since that 2-1 defeat.

SPORTS | 09/11/2013

Around the Ivies: Men's Soccer

Daily Princetonian Staff

The school year is just getting started, but every men’s soccer team in the Ancient Eight has already seen action this fall.

SPORTS | 09/11/2013

Freshmen make impact during opening weekend

Crissy Carano

In its first game of the season last Friday, the women's volleyball team came out on top after losing its first set with a 3-1 victory at George Mason to kick off a three-match tournament.

SPORTS | 09/11/2013

Sports Shorts: Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Men's Soccer

Damir Golac

Women’s Soccer: Tigers start season off strong with two victories The women’s soccer team has had a strong start to its season, winning its first two games at home against Richmond and Army.

SPORTS | 09/10/2013

Gary Walters '67, Director of Athletics, to step down after 20 years

Stephen Wood

Gary Walters ’67, the Ford Family Director of Athletics since 1994, announced Wednesday that he will step down after the 2013-14 academic year.

SPORTS | 09/04/2013

Trace amounts of banned A-Rod found in Princeton

BY STEPHEN WOOD Sports Editor Embattled probably-still-future MLB Hall of Famer Alex Rodriguez and his girlfriend, Torrie Wilson, stopped by Princetonon Saturday, presumably on the way to meet with one of Rodriguez’s attorneys, according to the NY Post. The Yankees third baseman, whose 2013 season has been made a nightmare by nagging injuries and the Biogenesis scandal, reportedly toured several of the campus’ notable buildings and visited the baseball and football fields. No word on the exact purpose of the visit, although it’s possible that A-Rod was hoping to getMike Ford’s autograph. Or maybe it was a college visit.

SPORTS | 08/07/2013

Kazmaier '52 remembered for humility and outstanding college career

Kazmaier '52 remembered for humility and outstanding college career

Stephen Wood

Dick Kazmaier ’52, legendary tailback and Princeton’s only Heisman Trophy winner, diedThursdayin Boston at age 82. Bob Ruxin ’76, president of Kazmaier’s firm, Kazmaier Associates, Inc.,said that the cause of death was heart and lung disease. Kazmaier was known across the country for his prowess on the field, but he was equally famous in the Princeton community for his humility, as well as for his choice not to pursue professional football despite winning college football’s highest honor in 1951.

SPORTS | 08/03/2013

Football: Starks '13 signs with Chicago Bears

Football: Starks '13 signs with Chicago Bears

Daily Princetonian Staff

Former linebackerAndrew Starks '13signed a three-year contract with the NFL's Chicago Bearson Thursday, he confirmed. The three-time All-Ivy League honoree and Illinois native recorded 298 tackles, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries in the 39 games he played for Princeton.

SPORTS | 08/02/2013

Women's Lacrosse: Ellis '13 and Israelis make statement at World Cup

Stephen Wood

At the 2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup, the members of Team Israel made headlines when they stepped on the field—and when they didn’t. “I think people were taken aback,” said Sam Ellis ’13, a former Princeton attacker who played for the Israelis.

SPORTS | 07/31/2013

Baseball: Ford '14 signs with New York Yankees

Stephen Wood

He made history this spring by becoming the first player ever to be named Ivy League Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year.

SPORTS | 07/17/2013

Men's Basketball: Hummer working out with NBA teams

Stephen Wood

Recent alumnus Ian Hummer ’13, second only to Bill Bradley ’65 on Princeton’s all-time scoring list, may still be playing basketball next year.

SPORTS | 06/13/2013

Baseball: Cubs draft Hermans '13

Stephen Wood

After winning the Ivy League Pitcher of the Year award two years ago and less than a week after graduating, Zak Hermans ’13 was drafted Saturday by the Chicago Cubs.

SPORTS | 06/09/2013

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