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Tigers seek redemption down South

Heading into every season for the past 10 years, head coach Scott Bradley has made sure that his baseball players know two essential truths: one, that they would be a serious contender for the Ivy League title; and two, that the tough early part of the season, though not meaningless, is just preparation for those crucial Ivy League contests."The goal is for this team to hit its stride at the start of league play," Bradley said before the season started.

Basketball coach Scott '87 resigns

Joe Scott '87 has unexpectedly stepped down as head coach of the men's basketball team following a 2-12 Ivy League season that represented a low point in the storied history of the program.

Plenty of work for Tigers over break

"No rest for the weary" is a cliche that the Princeton softball team will certainly believe by the end of next week.

Updates on Joe Scott's departure

The Prince brings you the latest on the departure of former men's basketball head coach Joe Scott '87, who has accepted the head coaching job at the University of Denver.

Scott faces fire on campus

The return of Joe Scott '87 to campus three seasons ago as the head coach of the men's basketball team was greeted with eager anticipation by everyone from alums to students to Director of Athletics Gary Walters '67.After building a long-struggling Air Force program up to the NCAA Tournament, Scott's arrival triggered speculation as to just how far he could take the senior-laden squad that had won an Ivy League championship the year before under current Georgetown head coach John Thompson III '88.But Scott's three-year tenure has been anything but expected.

Princeton to cap off its break with rematch against bitter Virginia

The first half of the semester is winding down, but for the women's lacrosse team, the season is just getting underway.Unlike its most recent opponent, fourth-ranked Duke (5-1), Princeton (2-1) has only played three games to date and will look to spur itself on in the next three games, all to be played in the next week.

Isiah living a literary life as Knick

Quoting F. Scott Fitzgerald is a cliche move, especially in a Princeton publication. But I'll do it anyway, citing the facetious notion that we Princetonians have a special connection with his ideas.

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Brothers in sticks

As the saying goes, some things just run in the family. For two brothers on the men's lacrosse team ? sophomore attack Tommy and freshman midfielder Jimmy Davis ? this adage holds true on and off the playing field.The Davis brothers appear very similar in more ways than one.

Jancik of all trades: Tiger becomes waterboy

Ah, high school. The time when you could be president of your class, editor-in-chief of your school newspaper, volunteer of the year, a research assistant and captain of two varsity sports while maintaining an amazing GPA ...Now, contrast that vision of success and glory with your Princeton experience: long nights working on a paper, knowing you're doomed to get a B, mediocre play in a club sport you excelled at in high school, the large time commitment many organizations require.

Making an NCAA splash

Following the Tigers' triumphs over Lions, Bears and Midshipmen, one lone Tiger will venture into unfamiliar territory to take on Longhorns and Wildcats.Junior diver Stuart Malcolm is in Minneapolis, Minn., representing the men's swimming and diving team in the NCAA Championships at the University of Minnesota.Malcolm qualified for the NCAAs by winning the tower event in the regional Zone Championships at Rutgers on March 4.Malcolm will compete in both the 3-meter and tower events in Minnesota.

Nightingale takes eighth in NCAA mile title race

In college sports, the stage can grow no larger than the NCAA Championships. The track and field team rose to the occasion in the last meet of the indoor season, as every Tiger participant ? two individuals and one relay team ? notched a top-10 finish.Overall, the Wisconsin men took home the title in Fayetteville, Ark.

Aemisegger adds to legend

Swimmer Alicia Aemisegger is just a freshman, and at her first NCAA national championship, she was all alone.

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Princeton advances seven on to finals

While most students were sleeping in Saturday morning, recovering from a long night of studying or partying, members of the fencing team were rousing themselves at 6 a.m.

Garrett '89 ready to resurrect Romo

With just over a minute to go in their NFC divisional-round game against the Seattle Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys were in position to win their first playoff game in years.

Tigers hold off late Rutgers push for win

PISCATAWAY, N.J. ? Head coach Bill Tierney of the men's lacrosse team did not think last night's game against Rutgers (1-3 overall) was his team's best, but after two straight 7-6 losses, this team was ready for a win.Princeton (2-2) led from wire to wire against the Scarlet Knights, but let Rutgers threaten late before putting the game away for a 15-8 road win.Sophomore midfield Mark Kovler led the way with three goals, while senior attack Peter Trombino and junior attack Bob Schneider each netted two.

Tigers place 10th in strong Texas tournament

Whether it was due to the stiff competition or simply the hot southern sun, the women's golf team withered a bit this weekend.After a solid performance last weekend at Pinehurst, the Tigers were back out on the links at the par-72 Traditions Golf Club in Byron, Texas.

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Cardinals only challenge for Tigers

In an old fable, a powerful lion is forced to cede his dominance to a lowly mouse because the mouse removes a thorn from his paw.