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In Photos: Princeton wins controversial, five-overtime battle of the unbeatens against Harvard

Princeton overcame Harvard in a topsy-turvy battle against two unbeaten Ivy League teams this weekend. Relive the game through this photo essay.

Princeton overcame Harvard in a topsy-turvy battle against two unbeaten Ivy League teams this weekend. Relive the game through this photo essay.

Men’s water polo goes 3–1 this weekend in California

The men’s water polo team traveled on Friday to Santa Clara, Calif. to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament, hoping to regain momentum after two losses earlier in the week. The Tigers — ranked No. 12 as of Oct. 20 — defeated Santa Clara University on Friday and split the following day, claiming victory over No. 19 Air Force Academy and losing to No. 10 San Jose State University. 

The men’s water polo team traveled on Friday to Santa Clara, Calif. to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament, hoping to regain momentum after two losses earlier in the week. The Tigers — ranked No. 12 as of Oct. 20 — defeated Santa Clara University on Friday and split the following day, claiming victory over No. 19 Air Force Academy and losing to No. 10 San Jose State University. 

Princeton beats Harvard in nail-biting, quintuple-overtime Homecoming game

Princeton beat Harvard 18–16 for the fourth year in a row on Saturday in the Ivy League’s first-ever quintuple overtime game that also brought some officiating controversy.

Princeton beat Harvard 18–16 for the fourth year in a row on Saturday in the Ivy League’s first-ever quintuple overtime game that also brought some officiating controversy.

Princeton gears up for evenly-matched homecoming game against Harvard

Following a disappointing defensive showcase against the 1–4 Brown Bears, the team will attempt to restore its previous success coming into this Saturday’s conference game against the 5–0 and No. 16 Harvard Crimson.

Following a disappointing defensive showcase against the 1–4 Brown Bears, the team will attempt to restore its previous success coming into this Saturday’s conference game against the 5–0 and No. 16 Harvard Crimson.

Offensive stars have career days in Princeton’s shootout win against Brown

In their first away Ivy League contest of the season, the Tigers beat the Brown Bears 56–42 in Providence in an exciting game with over 1,000 yards of combined total offense between the two teams. 

In their first away Ivy League contest of the season, the Tigers beat the Brown Bears 56–42 in Providence in an exciting game with over 1,000 yards of combined total offense between the two teams. 

Weekend recap: Women’s volleyball wins 10th straight, field hockey shuts out Dartmouth

Staff writers Julia Ngyuen and Nolan Musslewhite and Head Sports Editor Tom Salotti recap the Tigers wins and losses from the weekend.

Staff writers Julia Ngyuen and Nolan Musslewhite and Head Sports Editor Tom Salotti recap the Tigers wins and losses from the weekend. 

Princeton gets huge win at Monmouth with Cole Smith’s monster second half

Saturday saw a marquee matchup for No. 24 Princeton football (3–0), as they traveled to West Long Branch, N.J., to take on No. 25 Monmouth (3–2). The Tigers surged past the Hawks in the fourth quarter to ultimately win 31–28.

Princeton women's volleyball beats Harvard 3–2 in nail-biter

Princeton’s women’s volleyball team squared off against fellow Ivy League contender Harvard in an exciting five-set match that resulted in a Princeton victory.

Princeton’s women’s volleyball team squared off against fellow Ivy League contender Harvard in an exciting five-set match that resulted in a Princeton victory.

Weekend recap: Soccer success, cross country invitationals, and a field hockey overtime win

Julia Nguyen recaps the Tigers’ wins and losses from this past weekend.

Men’s water polo goes 2-1 in conference openers against Harvard, Brown, MIT

Men’s water polo ended their eight-game winning streak with a disappointing 10–8 loss to No. 15 Harvard Crimson on Saturday, but bounced back with a 12–8 win against Brown that evening and a 15–5 victory over MIT on Sunday.

Men’s water polo ended their eight-game winning streak with a disappointing 10–8 loss to No. 15 Harvard Crimson on Saturday, but bounced back with a 12–8 win against Brown that evening and a 15–5 victory over MIT on Sunday.

Football beats Columbia 24–7 in first Ivy League game

In their first Ivy League game of the season, the Princeton Tigers outlasted the Columbia Lions in a physical and attritional contest on Powers Field, winning by a score of 24–7. The victory brings the Tigers’ record to 3–0 on the year.

In their first Ivy League game of the season, the Princeton Tigers outlasted the Columbia Lions in a physical and attritional contest on Powers Field, winning by a score of 24–7. The victory brings the Tigers’ record to 3–0 on the year.

Women's volleyball completes 2nd straight sweep with win against Dartmouth, extends win streak to 8

On Friday, Oct. 1, the women’s volleyball team won 3–0 (25–10, 25–22, 25–16) against Dartmouth in their second home game. This match extended the team’s winning streak to eight games.

On Friday, Oct. 1, the women’s volleyball team won 3–0 (25–10, 25–22, 25–16) against Dartmouth in their second home game. This match extended the team’s winning streak to eight games. 

Goals from Popper and Yeager lead field hockey to two weekend wins

Junior midfielder Sammy Popper scored twice as the Tigers took down visiting Yale in an Ivy League showdown. First-year midfielder Elizabeth Yeager came away with two goals in a victory against 16th-ranked UCONN the next day.

Junior midfielder Sammy Popper scored twice as the Tigers took down visiting Yale in an Ivy League showdown. First-year midfielder Elizabeth Yeager came away with two goals in a victory against 16th-ranked UCONN the next day.

Princeton football returns to Powers Field

Princeton football returned for its first in-person home game last Saturday, shutting out the Stetson Hatters in a 63-0 victory in front of a full stadium of orange and black wearing fans. Amidst the excitement, Daybreak correspondent Wilson Conn spoke with some of the players about their win. 

Football focused on details ahead of Ivy League opener against Columbia

The last time the Tigers and the Lions met, Princeton beat Columbia 21–10. The Tigers’ offense offense has scored an average of 47.5 points per game and the defense hasn’t allowed a single point so far this season.

The last time the Tigers and the Lions met, Princeton beat Columbia 21–10. The Tigers’ offense offense has scored an average of 47.5 points per game and the defense hasn’t allowed a single point so far this season.

Princeton men's soccer loses hard-fought game to St. John's

Princeton men’s soccer narrowly loses to St. John’s in a hard-fought, physical game at Sherrerd Field.

Princeton men’s soccer narrowly loses to St. John’s in a hard-fought, physical game at Sherrerd Field.

Football crushes Stetson, Women’s soccer shuts out Yale: The Weekend Recap

Staff writers Nolan Musselewhite and Julia Nguyen, as well as Head Editor Tom Salotti, recap the Tigers’ wins and losses this weekend.

Staff writers Nolan Musselewhite and Julia Nguyen, as well as Head Editor Tom Salotti, recap the Tigers’ wins and losses this weekend. 

Women’s volleyball sweeps Penn in home opener

In their Ivy League opener, Princeton women’s volleyball dominated the court in a 3–0 victory against Penn.

In their Ivy League opener, Princeton women’s volleyball dominated the court in a 3–0 victory against Penn. 

Princeton dominates Stetson in first home game since 2019

The game was the Tigers’ first at Powers Field since Nov. 16, 2019, which was a tough 51–14 loss against Yale.

The game was the Tigers’ first at Powers Field since Nov. 16, 2019, which was a tough 51–14 loss against Yale.

Men’s soccer falls to Saint Joseph’s 3–2 at home

The Tigers lost a close game after the Hawks scored a tiebreaker in the 70th minute. James Wangsness and Kazu Shigenobu scored their first career goals.

The Tigers lost a close game after the Hawks scored a tiebreaker in the 70th minute. James Wangsness and Kazu Shigenobu scored their first career goals.