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On Tap with ... Matija Pecotic

On Tap with ... Matija Pecotic

After contributing to the men’s tennis team’s victory over the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday by snapping Hicham Laalej’s nine-match winning streak at the No. 1 singles spot, sophomore Matija Pecotic sat down to reflect on the last few months. Known on campus for his charm and humor, Pecotic is a native of Malta who graduated high school in 2007. After competing internationally for a year after high school, Pecotic spent another year working with a local organization for children with Down syndrome and autism, simultaneously honing his tennis skills.

SPORTS | 03/29/2011

Baseball: New role has Palms sweating

It’s the bottom of the ninth inning, with two outs and the bases loaded. The baseball team is playing on the road against Louisiana State University, the No. 7 team in the country. After falling behind 8-1, LSU put up a six-run eighth inning to reduce Princeton’s lead to one. Many closers thrive on this kind of high-pressure situation. But the man on the mound, senior pitcher David Palms, has never recorded a save in his Princeton college career.

SPORTS | 03/29/2011

Live Blog: Cricket World Cup, India vs. Pakistan

Cricket fever is sweeping campus as the ICC Cricket World Cup is in the tournament stage. Archrivals India and Pakistan square off in the most-anticipated semifinal match, and we are here to provide you with coverage from the viewing party in Forbes Blackbox. Whether you're a hardcore fan or you think cricket is merely an insect, join Gavin and some of the other 'Prince' sportswriters throughout the morning for live coverage!

SPORTS | 03/29/2011

Men's Lacrosse: From attackman to quarterback

Senior attackman Chris McBride wants to make the big play. He wants to attack the net and take the shot. And throughout his Princeton career, he’s been pretty successful at doing so. In his sophomore season, he tallied 18 goals for the men’s lacrosse team; in his junior season, he notched 16.

SPORTS | 03/29/2011

Softball: Princeton splits first home doubleheader in 2 tight contests

The softball team played its 2011 home opener Sunday afternoon, a doubleheader against Marist (13-15). Princeton (8-10) came from behind to win the first of two games 8-6 before falling 3-2 in the second.

SPORTS | 03/28/2011

Tennis: Tigers win in 4-3 thrillers

The sub-50 degree weather forced the men’s tennis team indoors and Penn forced them into a 3-3 tie, but freshman Augie Bloom won the final match in a tight third set to secure the victory for Princeton (8-6 overall, 1-0 Ivy League) in their opening Ivy League match on Saturday.

SPORTS | 03/28/2011

Baseball: Navy wins 3 of 4 in pair of doubleheaders

The men’s baseball team (4-13) won one of four games in two doubleheaders against Navy (14-10-1) in Annapolis, Md., this weekend.

SPORTS | 03/28/2011

Track & Field: Men have strong showing at Stanford Invitational

Most of Princeton’s track athletes had a break from competition this past weekend after opening the outdoor season earlier this month. The men’s team, however, sent a handful of Tigers to Palo Alto, Calif., to compete in the Stanford Invitational.

SPORTS | 03/28/2011

Column: Busted brackets and bad decisions in the NCAA Tournament

In a tournament of busted brackets and unexpected outcomes, my bracket did not make it out of the Sweet Sixteen. That’s right, you are reading a sports column from a columnist whose Final Four did not even make it to the Elite Eight, let alone Houston.

SPORTS | 03/28/2011

Women's Lacrosse: 2nd-half streak powers hosts over Georgetown

The women’s lacrosse team (4-3 overall, 1-0 Ivy League) was back on its home turf at Powers Field this weekend to host Georgetown (2-5). The game was expected to be close, with both teams ranked in the back half of the top 20 entering the game.

SPORTS | 03/27/2011

Fencing: Tigers place 4th at championships

The men’s and women’s fencing teams have placed fourth at the NCAA Championships at Ohio State University this past weekend, tying for the best finish the teams have had with the current scoring format.

SPORTS | 03/27/2011

Men's Volleyball: Slim playoff hopes remain after weekend split

The men’s volleyball team split its games this weekend, losing a hard-fought battle to the Penn State Nittany Lions before rebounding with a victory over St. Francis. The Tigers’ (3-14 overall, 1-8 EIVA Tait Division) loss to No. 10 Penn State (19-5, 9-0) put them in the unenviable position of having to sweep their last two conference games to even have a chance to advance to the postseason.

SPORTS | 03/27/2011

Men's Lacrosse: OT loss continues slow start

Once again the men’s lacrosse team had a three-goal lead over their opponent, and once again it was unable to hold off its opponent for the rest of the game. Princeton built a 6-2 lead midway through the third period, but No. 19 Yale closed the frame with a furious scoring rally and tied the game in the fourth quarter, eventually finishing off Princeton in the opening seconds of overtime.

SPORTS | 03/27/2011

Crew: Highly-touted Princeton teams flawless in opening weekend

Emerging fresh from the gloomiest days of indoor winter training, the crews put on an impressive show this weekend with three of the four teams racing.

SPORTS | 03/27/2011

Men's Lacrosse: Struggling Tigers look to rebound

When the men’s lacrosse team hosts No. 19 Yale (4-1 overall, 0-1 Ivy League) this Saturday, the Tigers will find themselves in the unfamiliar position of being underdogs.

SPORTS | 03/24/2011

Column: Tips to win your fantasy league

Due to the peculiarities of interest group democracy, online fantasy baseball is legal even though online bets on games and futures propositions are not. High-stakes fantasy baseball, however, requires a different set of skills than wagering on games. As the real baseball season approaches and fantasy leagues begin, I want to share some strategies that are useful for “contests” that are fully consistent with internet gambling measures bizarrely inserted into the SAFE Port Act of 2006.

SPORTS | 03/24/2011

Tennis: Conference play begins vs. Quakers

Ivy play gets underway this weekend as the No. 62 men’s tennis team (7-6) will host the No. 60 University of Pennsylvania (10-1) on Saturday. The Tigers are looking to rebound after a tough set of spring break matches.

SPORTS | 03/24/2011

Women's Lacrosse: Rivalry game with Hoyas next for Princeton

Earlier this week, the women’s lacrosse team was defeated not by an opponent but by Mother Nature. Princeton (3-3 overall, 1-0 Ivy League) was ahead of Columbia (1-4, 0-2) 5-4 before play was suspended due to lightning and snow. The league game has already been rescheduled for late April, but for now, the Tigers must switch gears and prepare for a home game against longtime rival Georgetown (1-4).

SPORTS | 03/24/2011

Crew: After stellar 2010 seasons, crews aim for another strong spring campaign

After a long winter of indoor training and a frustrating spring of practice on a freezing Lake Carnegie, three crews are set to open their season on Saturday. The men’s lightweight and women’s open crews have home races in the morning, while the women’s lightweight squad travels to California for the Pac-10 Invitational.

SPORTS | 03/24/2011

Track & Field: Higginson goes the extra mile

In high school, senior Ashley Higginson wanted to become a three-season athlete, having already started soccer and basketball when she was younger. Fortunately for Tiger sports fans, she chose to begin track as opposed to softball.

SPORTS | 03/23/2011

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