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Staff Picks: Football vs. Harvard

A man in an Orange and Black Jersey lines up on the line of scrimmage in a football game.

Staff Picks: Football vs. Harvard

Lily Pampolina, Jordan Halagao, and Lucas Nor

The ‘Prince’ Sports section gives its predictions for a high-caliber Ivy League football matchup against Harvard.

SPORTS | October 24

No. 6 men’s soccer and No. 2 Bryant play to scoreless draw after fierce showdown

Man in white soccer jersey dribbles against man in black soccer jersey

No. 6 men’s soccer and No. 2 Bryant play to scoreless draw after fierce showdown

Kai Kim

Men’s soccer fought No. 2 Bryant to 0–0 draw last night in a top-five matchup at Roberts Stadium. After a slow start, the Tigers dominated the second half and had multiple chances late to pull out the win.

SPORTS | October 22

Job’s not done: Princeton men’s soccer rises to No. 1

Job’s not done: Princeton men’s soccer rises to No. 1

James Li and Matthew Yi

Men’s soccer topped the NCAA Selection Committee’s midseason rankings, the highest ranking ever in program history. After tying Bryant in a game where they dominated, the Tigers have their sights on home field advantage in the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | October 22

By the numbers: climbing ranks and breaking streaks

“By the Numbers” layed over photos of athletes and numbers in a checkered layout.

By the numbers: climbing ranks and breaking streaks

Harrison Blank

National recognition, knocking off top competition, and the end of an 11-year losing streak were all part of this week’s sports at Princeton.

SPORTS | October 21

Staff Picks: No. 5 men’s soccer vs. No. 2 Bryant

Soccer players in white uniforms high five each other on a green turf field.

Staff Picks: No. 5 men’s soccer vs. No. 2 Bryant

Lily Pampolina, Matthew Yi , and Brizel Martinez Cruz

Princeton’s sports section gives its predictions for a high-caliber men’s soccer matchup.

SPORTS | October 20

No. 6 field hockey cruises past No. 13 Monmouth, 5–1

No. 6 field hockey cruises past No. 13 Monmouth, 5–1

Emilia Reay and Cadigan Perriello

Princeton dominated Monmouth, winning 5–1 over the weekend.

SPORTS | October 20

Princeton Football strikes again: Brown Bears taken down in 40–21 rout

Football players celebrating on field near sideline.

Princeton Football strikes again: Brown Bears taken down in 40–21 rout

Jordan Halagao

Princeton Football remains undefeated in conference play as they caused four turnovers and put up over 400 yards of total offense against Brown.

SPORTS | October 19

Down goes No. 1: No. 6 field hockey defeats defending champion Northwestern 3–2

Players huddling on fielding in celebration.

Down goes No. 1: No. 6 field hockey defeats defending champion Northwestern 3–2

Emilia Reay

After toppling the No. 1 team in the nation, the Tigers will return to Bedford Field against Cornell on Friday with spirits high.

SPORTS | October 17

Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

Men in football uniforms standing outside in a huddle.

Princeton Football falls back to .500 after loss against Mercer, 38–14

Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton Football wasn’t able to win their final non-conference game against Mercer, falling 38–14 to their ranked opponents.

SPORTS | October 17

No.6 Field Hockey demolishes Dartmouth 4–0, improves to 3–1 in Ivy play

No.6 Field Hockey demolishes Dartmouth 4–0, improves to 3–1 in Ivy play

Emilia Reay

Over halfway through their Ivy League games, the Tigers came up with another victory in comfortable fashion against Dartmouth, 4–0.

SPORTS | October 17

Men’s soccer put on the defense at home in 1–0 shutout of Brown

A soccer player wearing white keeps his eye on the ball while sprinting past a defender wearing black.

Men’s soccer put on the defense at home in 1–0 shutout of Brown

Xavier Latimer

Men’s soccer dominated on both sides of the ball against Brown, racking up 20 shots while stifling the Bears’ offense.

SPORTS | October 8

Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

Women in white jerseys play soccer against women in navy blue jerseys

Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

Leela Hensler

After their first-half goal was overturned on replay review, women’s soccer lost a tight match to Yale on a late goal.

SPORTS | October 8

By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

Orange and Black reads “By the Numbers.”

By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top-ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

SPORTS | October 8

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Cadigan Perriello

In a key rivalry showdown between two ranked teams, Princeton took down Yale in a 2–1 defensive battle.

SPORTS | October 8

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Man in water celebrate a goal in water polo

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Jordan Halagao and Doug Schwartz

Despite picking up two wins and crowning a new assists leader, water polo's weekend was marred by a loss to unranked Harvard.

SPORTS | October 8

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Three Princeton players in black and orange uniforms walk on field.

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Julian Benkin Danoff

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory, Princeton defeated Columbia 17–10 in their Ivy League opener.

SPORTS | October 5

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

A man wearing orange shorts and an orange jersey with black vertical stripes on it as he runs towards a soccer ball on a turf field.

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers No. 13 ranking in the country marks the first time they have been ranked since 2001, when the Tigers were ranked No. 25 for a week.

SPORTS | October 1

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Man in a black swim cap throws a yellow water polo ball.

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Jordan Halagao, Doug Schwartz, and Brizel Martinez Cruz

Men’s water polo fell to top-five Fordham in a close road loss but earned wins over conference opponents to finish the weekend.

SPORTS | October 1

By the Numbers: Star passers excel for the Tigers

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their relentless momentum, shooting up the national rankings. Football has started the season off to a red-hot start in the red zone, yet to fail to convert for a touchdown.

SPORTS | September 30

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Emilia Reay

The Tigers beat the Terrapins 2-1 during their game on Sunday.

SPORTS | September 29

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