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On the road to Ivy Madness: How different styles shaped success for Princeton basketball

Sitting down with women's basketball head coach Carla Berube and men's assistant head coach Brett MacConnell, the 'Prince' considers the rise of the Princeton basketball and looks ahead.

Sitting down with women's basketball head coach Carla Berube and men's assistant head coach Brett MacConnell, the 'Prince' considers the rise of the Princeton basketball and looks ahead.

By the Numbers: Swimming and lacrosse on the podium

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including success in lacrosse and swimming and diving.

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including success in lacrosse and swimming and diving.

Softball disappoints at UCF Knights Classics tournament, going 1–4 over the weekend

The Tigers began the tournament with a victory against the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats, but then fell in four additional matchups. The Tigers will now head to California during spring break, where they will play a total of seven games.

The Tigers began the tournament with a victory against the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats, but then fell in four additional matchups. The Tigers will now head to California during spring break, where they will play a total of seven games.

Kaitlyn Chen: The offensive leader of a defensive team

The 2022–23 Ivy League Player of the Year reflects on her rise as women’s basketball top offensive player, the path that led her to the Orange Bubble, and her hopes for the Tigers’ postseason dreams — and the fifth year that lies beyond.

The 2022–23 Ivy League Player of the Year reflects on her rise as women’s basketball top offensive player, the path that led her to the Orange Bubble, and her hopes for the Tigers’ postseason dreams — and the fifth year that lies beyond.

Meet Princeton basketball’s Class of 2028

Princeton underclass students have been historically good in recent years, helping both the men’s and women’s basketball teams find success in the Ivy League and on the national stage. Will this trend continue? To find out, let’s meet the Class of 2028.

Princeton underclass students have been historically good in recent years, helping both the men’s and women’s basketball teams find success in the Ivy League and on the national stage. Will this trend continue? To find out, let’s meet the Class of 2028.

No. 15 men's lacrosse takes down No. 18 North Carolina, downed by No. 1 Duke

Princeton's gritty performance against the Tar Heels earned them a vital win against a ranked opponent, though their subsequent loss to the No. 1 Blue Devils shows that there is a long way to go for this Tigers team.

Princeton's gritty performance against the Tar Heels earned them a vital win against a ranked opponent, though their subsequent loss to the No. 1 Blue Devils shows that there is a long way to go for this Tigers team.

No. 10 women’s water polo goes 4–0 during conference play, highlighted by a win against No. 8 Michigan

After dropping the first two games of the season, the Tigers have won 12 matches in a row and are 12–2 on the season.

Get Stops: How women’s basketball’s defense led to their dominance

Princeton women’s basketball has reached levels of success unparalleled for an Ivy League team since head coach Carla Berube took over the program in 2019. Through interviews and statistics, we take a look at how defense, leadership, and depth has driven the Tigers to win after win.

Princeton women’s basketball has reached levels of success unparalleled for an Ivy League team since head coach Carla Berube took over the program in 2019. Through interviews and statistics, we take a look at how defense, leadership, and depth has driven the Tigers to win after win.

Women's basketball rolls to weekend sweep with wins over Harvard, Dartmouth

With the two wins this weekend over Harvard and Dartmouth, the Tigers can now clinch a share of the Ivy League title with a win next weekend versus Penn.

With the two wins this weekend over Harvard and Dartmouth, the Tigers can now clinch a share of the Ivy League title with a win next weekend versus Penn.

No. 23 women’s lacrosse falls in close, rainy matchup against No. 21 Yale

A third quarter offensive drought left the Tigers unable to recover at Sherrerd Field, as the Yale Bulldogs took care of business for the third time in the last five games against Princeton.

A third quarter offensive drought left the Tigers unable to recover at Sherrerd Field, as the Yale Bulldogs took care of business for the third time in the last five games against Princeton.

Men’s ice hockey closes regular season with tight loss to St. Lawrence, senior night defeat versus Clarkson

The Tigers celebrated seven seniors this weekend in front of a loud Hobey Baker Rink, though in both matchups this weekend the Tigers fell short. The team will look to keep their season alive in a playoff matchup next week versus Harvard.

The Tigers celebrated seven seniors this weekend in front of a loud Hobey Baker Rink, and the team will look to keep their season alive in a do-or-die playoff matchup next week versus Harvard.

Women’s hockey falls to Clarkson in ECAC quarterfinals, ending season

Despite being ranked twelfth in the country, the Tigers’ season ended as they are not in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. 

Despite being ranked twelfth in the country, the Tigers’ season ended as they are not in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. 

Men’s basketball closes perfect home season with 79–77 win against Cornell

In front of a packed Jadwin Gymnasium, the Tigers defeated the Cornell Big Red. Vaulting to the top of the Ivy League standings, the victory increases their likelihood of securing the first seed in the Ivy League tournament.

In front of a packed Jadwin Gymnasium, the Tigers defeated the Cornell Big Red. Vaulting to the top of the Ivy League standings, the victory increases their likelihood of securing the first seed in the Ivy League tournament.

Six double-digit scorers carry men’s basketball to win over Columbia

After winning against Columbia, the Tigers will now turn to a pivotal Ivy League game Saturday night versus the the Cornell Big Red, as they vie for the important one seed in the Ivy Madness tournament.

After winning against Columbia, the Tigers will now turn to a pivotal Ivy League game Saturday night versus the the Cornell Big Red, as they vie for the important one seed in the Ivy Madness tournament.

Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs Cornell

Currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Ivy League alongside Yale and Cornell, Princeton men’s basketball must win on Saturday to stay in contention for the regular season title and the first seed in the Ivy Madness tournament. Our staff give their picks for this crucial game.

Currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Ivy League alongside Yale and Cornell, Princeton men’s basketball must win on Saturday to stay in contention for the regular season title and the first seed in the Ivy Madness tournament. Our staff give their picks for this crucial game.

‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

The Garden State Rivalry: No. 23 women’s lacrosse wins their home opener against No. 22 Rutgers

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

25 titles: Men’s track and field and women’s swim and dive dominate at Ivy League Championships

Both varsity programs won their 25th Ivy League Championship last weekend.

Both varsity programs won their 25th Ivy League Championship last weekend.

The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.