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Introduction of ground game opens up offense

Fifty-seven rushing attempts and one broken nose later, there was little doubt that the football team had played the kind of quintessential smash-mouth football that would have made even Knute Rockne proud.One week after a stinging 32-21 loss to Lehigh (2-1 overall), Princeton (1-1) got back to basics ? avoiding the mistakes that plagued both the offense and special teams against the Mountain Hawks ? and earned a physical 20-14 win against Lafayette (3-1) by running the ball consistently.Just a week ago, the Tiger offense failed to mount an effective ground game against Lehigh's young front seven.

Princeton shuts out two foes

It's official: Princeton field hockey is rolling.Two losses are never a great way to start a season, but they don't hurt quite as much if you bounce back and handily win the next four games.

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Tigers go West for first time

They'll be on the run, playing in the sun, looking out for (win) number one.California, here we come.The winless men's soccer team takes its show to the Golden State this weekend for the Nike Invitational, hosted by Stanford.

The perfect pitch

Now in its 101st year, the Princeton soccer program has graduated numerous professional players and benefited from world-class coaching.

Tigers stay hot against Leopards

After Wednesday night's road victory over Lafayette, it is clear that the women's volleyball team's desire to win is as intense as O.J.

Princeton limps into Lafayette

Getting back on the horse can be a challenge, especially when everyone is watching. The football team is beginning to understand this better than anyone.After a distressing 32-21 loss to Lehigh last weekend, the Tigers (0-1 overall) will return to the gridiron and take on No.

Princeton to face first unranked foe

Competing hard against the top-ranked teams in the country has been the overriding objective for the women's soccer team this season.

Tigers seek Ivy repeat

Life just isn't fair sometimes.Sure, the other Ivy League field hockey teams had a tough go of it last year, taking turns losing to a fearsome Princeton squad that went 7-0 in Ivy matchups on its way to a 12th league championship in 13 seasons.

Hopes set on Heps rerun

After impressive 2006 seasons, expectations are high for the men's and women's cross country teams.

Young team off to splashingly successful start

After the No. 15 men's water polo team's 5-0 start this season, one would hardly expect the squad was dealing with the graduation of nine seniors and the loss of three other players.

Martirosian '05 joins team USA

After graduation, many Princetonians find work at least marginally related to their studies. This is what Natalie Martirosian '05 did ? she got a job with a nonprofit in Kazakhstan after earning a degree in Slavic studies and writing a thesis on Russia's influence in Central Asia.But few Princetonians miss the adrenaline of game time enough to return to sports ? and play for the national team in the Olympic qualifiers.That's exactly what Martirosian is doing after a year and a half of working in the NGO and diplomatic world.

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Terrell goes 5 for 5 in NFL debut

Down 30-0, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterbacks have been entirely ineffective. In their third preseason game, allegedly the truest indication of the quality of an NFL team, the New Orleans Saints have shut down any semblance of a Chiefs offense.Neither second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle nor journeyman Damon Huard has made a successful case for the starting job.

Tigers run, jump and throw against local athletes in China trip

While some Princetonians went abroad this summer for work and others for pleasure, the men's and women's track teams raced over to China for a little of both.A contingent of 51 Tigers, along with over 20 coaches and support staff, left the United States on June 12 for what would be a memorable 13-day stay in the world's most populous nation."If we were going to go somewhere, I thought we should go someplace that would mean something for the athletes, somewhere more exotic," men's head coach Fred Samara said.

Pirates prevail over Tigers

The men's soccer team had trouble finding goals in its first three games. It finally netted three Monday night ? but still lost.Princeton (0-4 overall) dropped its fourth straight, 4-3, to Seton Hall (3-3). Freshman forward Brandon Busch, senior forward Dan Cummins and senior forward Kyle McHugh each netted goals for the Tigers.Princeton fell behind 3-1 in the 66th minute but leveled the score by the 84th.

Tucker the new voice of Tiger radio

During his five seasons in the National Football League, offensive lineman Ross Tucker '01 crashed his helmet into opposing players and boomed them into the turf.

A coach in Costa Rica

When junior midfielder Sarah Peteraf practices with the women's soccer team, it is on a spacious grass field with the finest equipment.

Dramatic win breaks up a rough 1-9 season

TULSA, Okla. ? The worst team in National Hockey League history is the 1974-75 Washington Capitals.

Turnover leads to 3OT loss

For four quarters and two overtimes, the No. 15 men's water polo team fought No. 12 Bucknell to a standstill last Friday in Lewisburg, Pa.But in the third overtime, a single turnover cost the Tigers the game, as the Bisons quickly attacked and scored to take the sudden death victory.In its first real test of the season, Princeton (6-1 overall, 0-1 Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division) was edged by Bucknell (8-1, 3-0) 13-12, just 40 seconds into the third overtime period.Sometimes, however, it takes a tough loss to really jumpstart a team.Last season, the team lost twice in a row to No.