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Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Brown

Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Brown

Diego Uribe and Harrison Blank

No. 17 men's lacrosse (3–4 overall, 1–1 Ivy League) will continue their Ivy League schedule against the Brown Bears (4–4, 0–1) at home, at Sherrerd Field, this Saturday, April 1. A win against Brown this Saturday would most likely catapult Princeton into a tie for second place in the Ivy League and give the Tigers solid positioning for a place in the Ivy League tournament.

No. 17 men's lacrosse (3–4 overall, 1–1 Ivy League) will continue their Ivy League schedule against the Brown Bears (4–4, 0–1) at home, at Sherrerd Field, this Saturday, April 1. A win against Brown this Saturday would most likely catapult Princeton into a tie for second place in the Ivy League and give the Tigers solid positioning for a place in the Ivy League tournament. 

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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No. 17 women's lacrosse falls to the No. 10 Maryland Terrapins

No. 17 women's lacrosse falls to the No. 10 Maryland Terrapins

Evelyn Walsh

Despite outscoring the Terrapins 4–1 in the fourth quarter, the Tigers were unable to make up their deficit, ending the game with a loss and a final score of 15–11.

Despite outscoring the Terrapins 4–1 in the fourth quarter, the Tigers were unable to make up their deficit, ending the game with a loss and a final score of 15–11.

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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Princeton baseball sweeps Dartmouth, tops last year’s win total

Princeton baseball sweeps Dartmouth, tops last year’s win total

Gabriel Robare

In the three victories against Dartmouth, Princeton had double-digit hits in every one, and each game featured at least three multi-hit games from Tigers’ position players.

In the three games against Dartmouth, Princeton had double-digit hits in every one, and each game featured at least three multi-hit games from Tigers’ position players.

SPORTS | 03/29/2023

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‘Helping the next generation of disabled athletes succeed’: Paralympian Declan Farmer ’20 on sled hockey and Princeton

‘Helping the next generation of disabled athletes succeed’: Paralympian Declan Farmer ’20 on sled hockey and Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan

Since joining the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team at just 14 years old, Declan Farmer ’20 has won three Paralympic gold medals, earning a Best Male Athlete with a Disability Award at the 2014 ESPYS in the process. “We want to help the next generation of disabled athletes succeed, that’s our responsibility to them,” Farmer said about himself and the National Team.

Since joining the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team at just 14 years old, Declan Farmer ’20 has won three Paralympic gold medals, earning a Best Male Athlete with a Disability Award at the 2014 ESPYS in the process. “We want to help the next generation of disabled athletes succeed, that’s our responsibility to them,” Farmer said about himself and the National Team. 

SPORTS | 03/29/2023

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Princeton fencing earns second place at the NCAA Championships

Princeton fencing earns second place at the NCAA Championships

Ava Seigel

“It’s been a season-long effort that has resulted in three silvers and three bronzes individually [and] a second place team finish at NCAAs. [The] improvement from last year means the team is on an upward trend for sure,” senior foil Mohamed Hamza wrote to the ‘Prince.’ 

“It’s been a season-long effort that has resulted in three silvers and three bronzes individually [and] a second place team finish at NCAAs. [The] improvement from last year means the team is on an upward trend for sure,” senior foil Mohamed Hamza wrote to the ‘Prince.’ 

SPORTS | 03/28/2023

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Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Diego Uribe

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton. 

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton.

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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From the pool to a Princeton Ph.D.: the path of Brad Snyder

From the pool to a Princeton Ph.D.: the path of Brad Snyder

Cole Keller

Since being blinded by an improvised explosive device in 2011, athlete and Princeton Ph.D. student Brad Snyder has won six gold medals across multiple Paralympic Games.

Since being blinded by an improvised explosive device in 2011, athlete and Princeton Ph.D. student Brad Snyder has won six gold medals across multiple Paralympic Games.

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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Men’s volleyball downs George Mason and No. 8 Loyola Chicago

Men’s volleyball downs George Mason and No. 8 Loyola Chicago

Kenzy Elshazly

The Tigers improved to 4–2 in EIVA conference play this season after the win versus George Mason, and earned their first top-10 victory of the year this Saturday versus No. 8 Loyola Chicago. 

The Tigers improved to 4–2 in EIVA conference play this season after the win versus George Mason, and earned their first top-10 victory of the year this Saturday versus No. 8 Loyola Chicago. 

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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No. 20 men’s lacrosse upsets No. 12 Yale for first Ivy League victory

No. 20 men’s lacrosse upsets No. 12 Yale for first Ivy League victory

Harrison Blank

Men’s lacrosse put up 23 goals, the most all-time against Yale, with ten different athletes contributing goals and sophomore attacker Coulter Mackesy finishing with eight goals and two assists. 

Men’s lacrosse put up 23 goals, the most all-time against Yale, with ten different athletes contributing goals and sophomore attacker Coulter Mackesy finishing with eight goals and two assists. 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Tigers make history: Sweet 16 recap

Tigers make history: Sweet 16 recap

Connor Odom

Look back on the Tigers’ historic NCAA tournament run to the Sweet 16 in video form. 

Look back on the Tigers’ historic NCAA tournament run to the Sweet 16 in video form.

VIDEO | 03/26/2023

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Softball defeats Brown Bears 2–1 in three-game series

Softball defeats Brown Bears 2–1 in three-game series

Tony Owens

This past weekend, softball traveled to Providence, R.I. for a three-game series against the Brown Bears. Winning 2–1. Princeton left Rhode Island having won their first two series in Ivy League play. 

This past weekend, softball traveled to Providence, R.I. for a three-game series against the Brown Bears. Winning 2–1. Princeton left Rhode Island having won their first two series in Ivy League play.

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Men’s and women’s swimming and diving compete in NCAA Championships

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving compete in NCAA Championships

Dana Serea

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving demonstrated their strength at NCAA Championships, with many athletes earning top placements.

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving demonstrated their strength at NCAA Championships with many athletes earning top placements.

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Openweight, heavyweight, and men’s lightweight rowing programs dominate in season openers

Openweight, heavyweight, and men’s lightweight rowing programs dominate in season openers

Olivia Lechner

“Navy and Georgetown are fast crews so taking victory against both is a testament to how strong our team is,” first-year lightweight rower Braeden Carroll told The Daily Princetonian. “After a long winter of training, it was great to put that hard work to use.” 

“Navy and Georgetown are fast crews so taking victory against both is a testament to how strong our team is,” first-year lightweight rower Braeden Carroll told The Daily Princetonian. “After a long winter of training, it was great to put that hard work to use.” 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Women’s lacrosse beats Cornell for first Ivy League win

Women’s lacrosse beats Cornell for first Ivy League win

Evelyn Walsh

“Momentum played a huge role in our game,” first-year goalkeeper Amelia Hughes told The Daily Princetonian. “Once we started winning draw controls and forcing key turnovers that led to goals, we were able to get ourselves out of a hole very quickly. It boosted our energy all around and really helped us to win the game.” 

“Momentum played a huge role in our game,” first-year goalkeeper Amelia Hughes told The Daily Princetonian. “Once we started winning draw controls and forcing key turnovers that led to goals, we were able to get ourselves out of a hole very quickly. It boosted our energy all around and really helped us to win the game.” 

SPORTS | 03/26/2023

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Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

Midnight strikes on men’s basketball’s Cinderella run in 86–75 loss to Creighton

Wilson Conn

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

Against Creighton, the Tigers lacked the defense and rebounding that had been key to their first two March Madness wins, as they allowed 58.2 percent shooting and were out-rebounded by 11.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

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Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

Men’s basketball’s Cinderella story ends in Sweet 16 against Creighton, 86–75

Diego Uribe

Creighton shot 58.2 percent from the floor and out-rebounded Princeton by 11, a recipe that proved to be too much for the Tigers.

Creighton shot 58.2 percent from the floor and out-rebounded Princeton by 11, a recipe that proved to be too much for the Tigers.

SPORTS | 03/25/2023

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Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

SPORTS | 03/23/2023

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Preview: men’s basketball seeks Elite Eight appearance in showdown with Creighton

Preview: men’s basketball seeks Elite Eight appearance in showdown with Creighton

Wilson Conn and Diego Uribe

Princeton will face off against Creighton in the schools’ first matchup in 62 years and the first-ever six-seed versus 15-seed matchup in March Madness history.

Princeton will face off against Creighton in the schools’ first matchup in 62 years and the first-ever six-seed versus 15-seed matchup in March Madness history.

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

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Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

Hayk Yengibaryan

“This school has given me so much. It’s made me grow up in such a short period of time,” Langborg said about Princeton. “It’s not only about athletics, it’s about academics as well, and this is a place where I can get the best of both worlds.”

“This school has given me so much. It’s made me grow up in such a short period of time,” Langborg said about Princeton. “It’s not only about athletics, it’s about academics as well, and this is a place where I can get the best of both worlds.”

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

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From the pool to the podium: the rise of Raunak Khosla

From the pool to the podium: the rise of Raunak Khosla

Hayk Yengibaryan

“Swimming has taken me to places I never could have imagined, so I am really just trying to enjoy these last couple weeks,” Khosla said, ahead of competing in NCAAs this week.”

“Swimming has taken me to places I never could have imagined, so I am really just trying to enjoy these last couple weeks,” Khosla said, ahead of competing in NCAAs this week.”

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

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