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Sophomore star Pietra Tordin shines on the international stage

Not many individuals can say that they’ve scored goals for two of the world’s most prestigious soccer programs. In February, just 19 years old, Pietra Tordin accomplished that feat. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Pietra to discuss her time at Princeton and her future as a national team soccer player.

Not many individuals can say that they’ve scored goals for two of the world’s most prestigious soccer programs. In February, just 19 years old, Pietra Tordin accomplished that feat. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Pietra to discuss her time at Princeton and her future as a national team soccer player.

Bubble over football field allows practices to be held in all weather, increasing stadium usage

Each winter, a “bubble” is erected over Powers Field inside Princeton Stadium following the final football game of the season. The white dome allows varsity, intramural, and club sports alike to practice and compete indoors throughout the cold winter months.

Each winter, a “bubble” is erected over Powers Field inside Princeton Stadium following the final football game of the season. The white dome allows varsity, intramural, and club sports alike to practice and compete indoors throughout the cold winter months.

By the Numbers: Baseball milestone and NCAA fencing title

By the Numbers: A baseball milestone and an NCAA fencing title. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including fencing's dominance on the national stage.

By the Numbers: A baseball milestone and an NCAA fencing title. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including fencing's dominance on the national stage.

Princeton football captain and star linebacker Liam Johnson commits to UC Berkeley

Liam Johnson — the 2022 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year — has committed to the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. The senior linebacker will be using his final year of eligibility to play in the Bay Area under head coach Justin Wilcox.

Liam Johnson — the 2022 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year — has committed to the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. The senior linebacker will be using his final year of eligibility to play in the Bay Area under head coach Justin Wilcox.

Coulter Mackesy reaches 100 goals as No. 17 Princeton men’s lacrosse downs No. 14 Harvard

Fresh off a last second loss to Cornell last weekend, Princeton lacrosse got back in the win column with a vital victory over conference rival Harvard.

Fresh off a last second loss to Cornell last weekend, Princeton lacrosse got back in the win column with a vital victory over conference rival Harvard.

No. 15 men’s volleyball secures another road win at NJIT

Despite a slip up in the third set, the Tigers cruised to a win over the Highlanders with a dominant final set.

Despite a slip up in the third set, the Tigers cruised to a win over the Highlanders with a dominant final set.

Baseball wins weekend series over Cornell to begin conference play

In the midst of taking two out of three, a Sunday homer from Kyle Vinci helped him tie Princeton’s all-time home run record.

In the midst of taking two out of three, a Sunday homer from Kyle Vinci helped him tie Princeton’s all-time home run record.

The dance ends early: women’s basketball falls to West Virginia

A turnover-filled third quarter and 29 points from West Virginia's JJ Quinerly doomed the Tigers in a first-round March Madness exit. The loss served as a damper on an otherwise successful season and was a sendoff for seniors Kaitlyn Chen, Ellie Mitchell, and Chet Nweke.

A turnover-filled third quarter and 29 points from JJ Quinerly doomed the Tigers in a first-round March Madness exit. The loss served as a damper on an otherwise successful season and was a sendoff for seniors Kaitlyn Chen, Ellie Mitchell, and Chet Nweke.

No. 19 women’s lacrosse narrowly defeats Cornell, 13–12

Led by senior attacker Grace Tauckus and her five goals on the day, the women’s lacrosse team eked out a win over the Cornell Big Red on a rain-soaked home turf.

Led by senior attacker Grace Tauckus and her five goals on the day, the women’s lacrosse team eked out a win over the Cornell Big Red on a rain-soaked home turf.

By the Numbers: Lacrosse defense and new diving record

In this week’s edition of By the Numbers, we broke down individual excellence across many sports, from Ellie Mitchell’s new rebounding record to Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week in women’s lacrosse.

In this week’s edition of By the Numbers, we broke down individual excellence across many sports, from Ellie Mitchell’s new rebounding record to Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week in women’s lacrosse.

Tigers tripped up by Runnin’ Rebs: Historic season comes to a close for men's basketball

Following their 90–81 upset loss in the Ivy Madness semifinal and subsequent disqualification from the NCAA tournament, men’s basketball’s season came to an official close on Wednesday night after an NIT first-round loss to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.

Following their 90–81 upset loss in the Ivy Madness semifinal and subsequent disqualification from the NCAA tournament, men’s basketball’s season came to an official close on Wednesday night after an NIT first-round loss to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. West Virginia

Head Sports Editor Diego Uribe ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Alex Beverton Smith ’26, Sports contributor Lily Pampolina ’27, and Sports contributor Lucas Denault ’27 made their predictions for this weekend’s March Madness contest. 

Head Sports Editor Diego Uribe ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Alex Beverton Smith ’26, Sports contributor Lily Pampolina ’27, and Sports contributor Lucas Denault ’27 made their predictions for this weekend’s March Madness contest. 

March Madness preview: Women’s basketball faces No. 8 West Virginia, No. 1 Iowa awaits

Princeton looks to make Ivy history with their third-straight second-round appearance, but will first have to take on the all-out pressure and pace of No. 8 West Virginia. With a win, they’d take on top-seeded Iowa and Caitlin Clark in her last game in Iowa City.

Princeton looks to make Ivy history with their third straight second-round appearance, but will first have to take on the all-out pressure and pace of No. 8 West Virginia. With a win, they’d take on top-seeded Iowa and Caitlin Clark in her last game in Iowa City.

After Ivy Madness, Princeton Basketball shifts focus to postseason

The women’s team will face off with West Virginia in first round of the NCAA Tournament, while the men’s team will be playing postseason basketball in the NIT tournament, where they will play against UNLV in the first round Wednesday night at Jadwin Gymnasium.

The women’s team will face off with West Virginia in first round of the NCAA Tournament, while the men’s team will be playing postseason basketball in the NIT tournament, where they will play against UNLV in the first round Wednesday night at Jadwin Gymnasium.

SHUT UP AND DANCE: Women’s basketball roars past Columbia for fifth-straight Ivy title

For the fifth consecutive season, women's basketball reigns supreme over the Ivy League, as Carla Berube's 100th win officially booked the Tigers spot in the NCAA Tournament.

For the fifth consecutive season, women's basketball reigns supreme over the Ivy League, as Carla Berube's 100th win officially booked the Tigers spot in the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness hopes smashed after Brown defeats Princeton in historic upset

Despite a comeback attempt led by first-year guard Dalen Davis, the Tigers weren’t able to overcome a massive Brown lead in a season-ending loss. The loss marks the first time a No. 4 seed has beaten a No. 1 seed in Ivy League tournament history.

Despite a comeback attempt led by first-year guard Dalen Davis, the Tigers weren’t able to overcome a massive Brown lead in a season-ending loss. The loss marks the first time a No. 4 seed has beaten a No. 1 seed in Ivy League tournament history.

Women’s basketball narrowly escapes Penn, advances to Ivy Madness Final

Princeton survived a first-half deficit to move on to the Ivy Madness final, paced by Madison St. Rose’s 19 points and punctuated with Ellie Mitchell’s record-breaking 1,100th career rebound.

Princeton survived a first-half deficit to move on to the Ivy Madness final, paced by Madison St. Rose’s 19 points and punctuated with Ellie Mitchell’s record-breaking 1,100th career rebound.

Preview: Women’s Basketball at Ivy Madness

This Friday, Princeton women’s basketball will head to Levien Gymnasium at Columbia University for Ivy Madness. Princeton will face Penn in the first semifinal and, if they win, face the winner between Columbia and Harvard. A tournament win will secure the team a bid to March Madness.

This Friday, Princeton women’s basketball will head to Levien Gymnasium at Columbia University for Ivy Madness. Princeton will face Penn in the first semifinal and, if they win, face the winner between Columbia and Harvard. A tournament win will secure the team a bid to March Madness.

Preview: Men’s Basketball at Ivy Madness

The Tigers enter this weekend’s Ivy Madness tournament in New York City as the No. 1 seed and will take on fourth-seeded Brown in the semifinal round on Saturday. The other semifinal round will see second-seeded Yale take on third-seeded Cornell. The winners of these games will play in the final round on Sunday, with the victor advancing to the NCAA tournament.

The Tigers enter this weekend’s Ivy Madness tournament in New York City as the No. 1 seed and will take on fourth-seeded Brown in the semifinal round on Saturday. The other semifinal round will see second-seeded Yale take on third-seeded Cornell. The winners of these games will play in the final round on Sunday, with the victor advancing to the NCAA tournament.

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