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Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

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Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

Cole Keller

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’” 

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’”

SPORTS | 08/09/2023

‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

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‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

Nishka Bahl

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

SPORTS | 06/30/2023

Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

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Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Brian Mhando

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

SPORTS | 06/28/2023

Men’s and women’s lightweight rowing claim national championship titles at IRA Regatta

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Men’s and women’s lightweight rowing claim national championship titles at IRA Regatta

Olivia Lechner

This victory is only the second time the same school has won both lightweight championships in the same year. The first time was in 1997 with Harvard and Radcliffe.

This is only the second time the same school has won both lightweight championships in the same year. The first time was in 1997 with Harvard and Radcliffe.

SPORTS | 06/20/2023
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Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

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Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

Diego Uribe

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

SPORTS | 06/14/2023

Sports Year in Review: The most impressive Tiger teams of 2022–23

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Sports Year in Review: The most impressive Tiger teams of 2022–23

Brian Mhando

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

SPORTS | 05/31/2023

Tigers take over Eastern Sprints and Ivy League rowing championships

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Tigers take over Eastern Sprints and Ivy League rowing championships

Olivia Lechner

This has been a historic season for Tigers Rowing, as the teams celebrated the 150th anniversary of the sport at Princeton, the 100th anniversary of the men’s lightweight program, the 50th anniversary of the women’s open crew, and the 25th anniversary of women’s lightweight crew.

This has been a historic season for Tigers Rowing, as the teams celebrated the 150th anniversary of the sport at Princeton, the 100th anniversary of the men’s lightweight program, the 50th anniversary of the women’s open crew, and the 25th anniversary of women’s lightweight crew.

SPORTS | 05/18/2023

Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State

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Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State

Hayk Yengibaryan and Harrison Blank

On the other side, Princeton is coming off of an Ivy League Championship, as they defeated the No. 9 Yale Bulldogs (9–5, 3–3 Ivy League) in the conference final to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. This is the Tigers’ 23rd NCAA Tournament appearance, as they chase the program’s seventh national title. 

On the other side, Princeton is coming off of an Ivy League Championship, as they defeated the No. 9 Yale Bulldogs (9–5, 3–3 Ivy League) in the conference final to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. This is the Tigers’ 23rd NCAA Tournament appearance, as they chase the program’s seventh national title. 

SPORTS | 05/11/2023

Baseball clinches a spot in the Ivy League Tournament with two wins in series against Yale

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Baseball clinches a spot in the Ivy League Tournament with two wins in series against Yale

Sarina Sheth

With this series win against Yale, Princeton continues to gain momentum as they look toward the postseason. The Tigers stand at third in the Ivy League conference, behind Penn and Harvard. The Tigers will play at Rutgers this Wednesday before their final regular season series against Brown.

With this series win against Yale, Princeton continues to gain momentum as they look toward the postseason. The Tigers stand at third in the Ivy League conference, behind Penn and Harvard. The Tigers will play at Rutgers this Wednesday before their final regular season series against Brown.

SPORTS | 05/02/2023

Women’s lacrosse finishes regular season play with 17–13 victory against Harvard

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Women’s lacrosse finishes regular season play with 17–13 victory against Harvard

Evelyn Walsh

With both their senior day game and their Ivy Playoff seed on the line, the Tigers needed to win by four or more goals to secure the third seed in the upcoming tournament. Succeeding, Princeton will face the No. 2 seeded Yale Bulldogs in the first round of the Ivy League tournament, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, at 4 p.m. on May 5.

With both their senior day game and their Ivy Playoff seed on the line, the Tigers needed to win by four or more goals to secure the third seed in the upcoming tournament. Succeeding, Princeton will face the No. 2 seeded Yale Bulldogs in the first round of the Ivy League tournament, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, at 4 p.m. on May 5. 

SPORTS | 05/02/2023

Women’s water polo defeats Harvard to win the CWPA Championship for the first time since 2015

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Women’s water polo defeats Harvard to win the CWPA Championship for the first time since 2015

Hayk Yengibaryan

With the win, the Tigers have qualified for the NCAA tournament, which will be hosted by the University of the Pacific from May 12–14. They will take on No. 3 University of California in the first round.

With the win, the Tigers have qualified for the NCAA tournament, which will be hosted by the University of the Pacific from May 12–14. They will take on No. 3 University of California in the first round.

SPORTS | 05/02/2023

Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

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Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

Hayk Yengibaryan

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

SPORTS | 04/29/2023

Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Cornell

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Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Cornell

Hayk Yengibaryan, JP Ohl, and Harrison Blank

No. 17 men's lacrosse will travel to the Cornell Big Red for their final regular season game of the year this Saturday, April 29. The Tigers and Big Red currently sit on top of the Ivy League standings, tied for first and having clinched a spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament. This Saturday’s game will determine which team will control the No. 1 seed entering the tournament.

No. 17 men's lacrosse will travel to the Cornell Big Red for their final regular season game of the year this Saturday, April 29. The Tigers and Big Red currently sit on top of the Ivy League standings, tied for first and having clinched a spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament. This Saturday’s game will determine which team will control the No. 1 seed entering the tournament.

SPORTS | 04/27/2023

‘Frustrated and exhausted’: The impact of concussions on Princeton student-athletes

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‘Frustrated and exhausted’: The impact of concussions on Princeton student-athletes

Ava Seigel

“The challenge of enduring a concussion, in and of itself, can alter mental health,” Notterman Lab M.D./Ph.D. student Nicole Katchur explained. “Athletes can feel isolated and frustrated because of lasting symptoms, including memory loss, headaches, and sensitivity to light.” 

“The challenge of enduring a concussion, in and of itself, can alter mental health,” Notterman Lab M.D./Ph.D. student Nicole Katchur explained. “Athletes can feel isolated and frustrated because of lasting symptoms, including memory loss, headaches, and sensitivity to light.” 

SPORTS | 04/25/2023

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