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Women’s basketball finished first half of Ivy League play undefeated

Women’s basketball finished first half of Ivy League play undefeated

Alissa Selover

Women's basketball isn’t done dominating just yet. With their No. 1 scoring defense paving the way, they haven’t lost during the first half of Ivy League play. With a 15-game winning streak and 7–0 conference record, the Tigers dominated Yale and Brown this weekend.

SPORTS | February 17

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Wrestling emerges unscathed from Drexel, Penn doubleheader

Wrestling emerges unscathed from Drexel, Penn doubleheader

Josephine de La Bruyere

Wrestling walked away from a Saturday, Dillon Gymnasium doubleheader against Penn and Drexel — Pennsylvania’s top two Division I programs — with back-to-back victories. The 33–6 and 22–16 wins cemented Princeton as the sole Ivy League champion and earned the team its first undefeated Ivy League season since 1986.  

SPORTS | February 17

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Men’s basketball leads the Ivy League after 73–54 win against Brown

Men’s basketball leads the Ivy League after 73–54 win against Brown

Elan Zohar

Princeton's men's basketball team faced a tough loss to Yale on Friday night, but came back powerfully in their 73–54 win against Brown on Saturday. Sophomore Ethan Wright had an especially strong performance, finishing the game with 21 points. The Tigers now take back the top spot in the Ivy League. 

SPORTS | February 16

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Princeton men’s basketball ‘humbled’ in blowout loss to Yale

Princeton men’s basketball ‘humbled’ in blowout loss to Yale

Jack Graham

“Destroyed” and “rolled” were among the words used by Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson to describe his team’s 88–64 loss to Yale on Friday night.

SPORTS | February 16

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On defense, handshakes, and bleeding orange: Carla Berube

On defense, handshakes, and bleeding orange: Carla Berube

Alex Gjaja

New women’s basketball head coach Carla Berube has racked up a considerable — if clunky — list of accolades. She isn’t happy yet. “I think,” she said, “that I’m a work in progress.”  

FEATURES | February 14

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No. 25 women’s basketball travels to Yale, Brown this weekend

No. 25 women’s basketball travels to Yale, Brown this weekend

Molly Milligan

Women's basketball is on a 13-game win streak and undefeated in the Ivy League. With nine games total left in the regular season, this weekend’s away match-ups against Yale and Brown are a chance for Princeton to solidify its dominance in the Ivy League once again.

SPORTS | February 13

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Men’s tennis heads to Ithaca for ECAC Indoor Championship

Men’s tennis heads to Ithaca for ECAC Indoor Championship

Tom Salotti and Rachel Posner

Men’s tennis takes on Penn in the first round of the ECAC Indoor Championship at Cornell University on Friday. 

SPORTS | February 12

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Men’s volleyball to take on Penn State, Saint Francis

Men’s volleyball to take on Penn State, Saint Francis

Alissa Selover

Men's Volleyball will face Penn State on Friday and Saint Francis on Saturday. Princeton beat the Nittany Lions in the finals of the EIVA Championships last April — the Tigers defeated St. Francis in the semifinals of that same tournament.

SPORTS | February 12

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Men’s track and field sweeps HYP meet for 28th consecutive year

Men’s track and field sweeps HYP meet for 28th consecutive year

Emily Philippides and Jesse Brewer

The men had a number of strong performances over the weekend at the HYP meet, including two Ivy-league leading marks in the pole vault and 1000m run. There were several other first-place finishes, including the triple jump. The men came first overall with 89 points, well ahead of both Harvard (28 points) and Yale (63 points).

SPORTS | February 11

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Women’s track and field grabs first place at the HYP meet

Women’s track and field grabs first place at the HYP meet

Emily Philippides and Jesse Brewer

The women had several outstanding performances and a number of personal bests across all event groups at the HYP meet this past Saturday, including first-place finishes in the 60m hurdles and 500m races. The Tigers came first overall, beating Harvard 67–58 and Yale 67–56.

SPORTS | February 11

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Dream over dynasty: Princeton wrestling defeats 17-time champ Cornell for Ivy League title

Dream over dynasty: Princeton wrestling defeats 17-time champ Cornell for Ivy League title

Josephine de La Bruyere

It took three decades, and a dream. 

SPORTS | February 11

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Men’s basketball splits weekend against Cornell, Columbia

Men’s basketball splits weekend against Cornell, Columbia

Jack Graham

Despite losing for the first time in the Ivy League, Princeton remained tied for first in the league after Yale fell to Harvard. 

SPORTS | February 10

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Women’s tennis goes 2–1 at ITA Indoors as Shvets pulls off massive upset

Women’s tennis goes 2–1 at ITA Indoors as Shvets pulls off massive upset

Chris Murphy

The women's tennis team went 2–1 at the ITA Indoor Nationals in Chicago this weekend. They were defeated by No. 7 NC State but went on to win all their matches against Arizona State and No. 6 Pepperdine. The Tigers went into the weekend ranked No. 17, but they will likely rise in next week's polls due to the win over Pepperdine. The highlight of the weekend was when Princeton sophomore singles player Brianna Shvets, ranked 34th in the nation, upset Ashley Lahey, the nation's top player, in straight sets.

SPORTS | February 9

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Women’s hockey remains unbeaten after facing Rensselaer and Union

Women’s hockey remains unbeaten after facing Rensselaer and Union

Owen Tedford

Princeton women’s hockey went 2–0 in their second to last weekend of the regular season. They defeated both Rensselaer and Union in two tough battles. The Tigers have already guaranteed themselves a playoff position as one of the top eight teams, and need one more win to ensure a home quarterfinal. The Tigers’ toughest remaining game is against No. 7 Clarkson next Saturday afternoon. When these teams last met Princeton, won 2–1.

SPORTS | February 9

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The first to 500: After wrestling victory, Princeton first to secure 500 Ivy League championships

The first to 500: After wrestling victory, Princeton first to secure 500 Ivy League championships

Alissa Selover

Princeton became the first Ivy League to win 500 Ivy League Championships.

SPORTS | February 9

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Once a Tiger: Ellen DeVoe ’86

Once a Tiger: Ellen DeVoe ’86

Patrycja Pajdak

Ellen DeVoe ’86 is one of women’s basketball’s most decorated athletes. Now she watches her son, sophomore guard Ethan Wright, play her game — his own way. 

FEATURES | February 6

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Wrestling to face Columbia, 17-time Ivy champ Cornell

Wrestling to face Columbia, 17-time Ivy champ Cornell

Josephine de La Bruyere

Cornell wrestling has a dynasty. Princeton wrestling has a dream. On Sunday in Jadwin Gymnasium, one will fall — or fall short. 

SPORTS | February 6

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Women’s basketball looks to continue 11-game win streak against Columbia and Cornell this weekend

Women’s basketball looks to continue 11-game win streak against Columbia and Cornell this weekend

Isaac Goldston

Women’s basketball, with only one loss overall and undefeated in the Ivy League, hosts Cornell and Columbia at Jadwin Gymnasium this weekend.

SPORTS | February 6

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Men's basketball to continue Ivy play against Columbia, Cornell

Men's basketball to continue Ivy play against Columbia, Cornell

Elan Zohar

Although Princeton’s two opponents are in the back half of the Ivy League standings, their strong home records suggest that this weekend will be no cakewalk. However, the Tigers, currently on a six-game win streak, have beaten tougher opponents this season.

SPORTS | February 5

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No. 2 women’s squash reigns victorious over No. 4 Yale, Brown

No. 2 women’s squash reigns victorious over No. 4 Yale, Brown

Sophie Cantine

No. 2 Princeton Women's Squash recorded two wins at home last weekend against No. 4 Yale and Brown, granting them a record of 9–1 and a record of 4–1 in the Ivy League. 

SPORTS | February 5

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