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‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

Isabel Rodrigues

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

SPORTS | 02/26/2023

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Men’s volleyball flames Crimson to claim first EIVA wins

Men’s volleyball flames Crimson to claim first EIVA wins

Kenzy Elshazly

Facing early set losses in both matches, the Tigers rallied for convincing victories over Harvard, winning both contests 3–1.

Facing early set losses in both matches, the Tigers rallied for convincing victories over Harvard, winning both contests 3–1.

SPORTS | 02/26/2023

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Staff Picks: Men's Basketball at Harvard

Staff Picks: Men's Basketball at Harvard

Diego Uribe and Hayk Yengibaryan

With only two matchups left in the regular season, men’s basketball (17–8 overall, 8–4 Ivy League) will look to produce a win against the Harvard Crimson (14–12, 5–7) in Cambridge, Massachusetts this Saturday, Feb. 25.

With only two matchups left in the regular season, men’s basketball (17–8 overall, 8–4 Ivy League) will look to produce a win against the Harvard Crimson (14–12, 5–7) in Cambridge, Massachusetts this Saturday, Feb. 25.

SPORTS | 02/23/2023

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. Harvard

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. Harvard

Isabel Rodrigues and Allison Ha

Women’s basketball (19–5 overall, 10–2 Ivy League) will host Harvard (15–9, 8–4) at Jadwin Gymnasium in their final regular season home game this Friday, Feb. 24. Prior to tip-off, the team will celebrate senior night and honor their five graduating members.

Women’s basketball (19–5 overall, 10–2 Ivy League) will host Harvard (15–9, 8–4) at Jadwin Gymnasium in their final regular season home game this Friday, Feb. 24. Prior to tip-off, the team will celebrate senior night and honor their five graduating members.

SPORTS | 02/23/2023

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No. 3 men’s lacrosse avoids upset versus Manhattan in dominant second half

No. 3 men’s lacrosse avoids upset versus Manhattan in dominant second half

JP Ohl

With a three-goal lead to start the game, the Jaspers proved to be a tough challenge for the No. 3 Tigers. 

With a three-goal lead to start the game, the Jaspers proved to be a tough challenge for the No. 3 Tigers. 

SPORTS | 02/22/2023

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An eternal optimist: pro-tennis player Matija Pecotić ’13 makes a comeback at the Delray Beach Open

An eternal optimist: pro-tennis player Matija Pecotić ’13 makes a comeback at the Delray Beach Open

Cole Keller and Zoë Scheske

“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 

“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 

SPORTS | 02/21/2023

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Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Isabel Rodrigues

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

SPORTS | 02/20/2023

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Men’s ice hockey beats Brown, falls to Yale in senior night shutout

Men’s ice hockey beats Brown, falls to Yale in senior night shutout

Cole Keller and Alyssa Lloyd

“You know, we’ve talked about legacy and the next 100 years,” head coach Ron Fogarty said, in reference to the 100th anniversary of Princeton hockey and the celebration of senior night. “And now those five guys have done a tremendous job. They’re going to be really missed, but they’re going to be deeply remembered for what they’ve done here.”

“You know, we’ve talked about legacy and the next 100 years,” head coach Ron Fogarty said, in reference to the 100th anniversary of Princeton hockey and the celebration of senior night. “And now those five guys have done a tremendous job. They’re going to be really missed, but they’re going to be deeply remembered for what they’ve done here.” 

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse beats Monmouth in season-opener, 22–9

No. 4 men’s lacrosse beats Monmouth in season-opener, 22–9

Evelyn Walsh

Princeton will take on Manhattan (2–0, 0–0 MAAC) this Tuesday, Feb. 21 for their second game of the season at home and look to prepare for next Saturday against the Maryland Terrapins (2–1, 0–0 Big Ten), the defending NCAA tournament champions.

Princeton will take on Manhattan (2–0, 0–0 MAAC) this Tuesday, Feb. 21 for their second game of the season at home and look to prepare for next Saturday against the Maryland Terrapins (2–1, 0–0 Big Ten), the defending NCAA tournament champions. 

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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No. 16 women’s lacrosse falls to No. 13 Virginia in season opener, 20–11

No. 16 women’s lacrosse falls to No. 13 Virginia in season opener, 20–11

Cate Lee

“We always want to win, but it wasn’t in the cards for us on Saturday,” said sophomore midfielder Nina Montes. “That being said, there was a lot that we could take away from the game, and I am confident that our team will succeed in the future.” 

“We always want to win, but it wasn’t in the cards for us on Saturday,” said sophomore midfielder Nina Montes. “That being said, there was a lot that we could take away from the game, and I am confident that our team will succeed in the future.” 

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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In rollercoaster weekend, men’s basketball defeats Brown 78–67, suffers overtime loss to Yale 93–83

In rollercoaster weekend, men’s basketball defeats Brown 78–67, suffers overtime loss to Yale 93–83

Yousif Mohamed

“This one hurts a lot, but it’s not over,” head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said. “It’s not as bad as it’ll hurt if you don’t get where you want to get in a couple weeks. We’re going to come back fighting.”

“This one hurts a lot, but it’s not over,” head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said. “It’s not as bad as it’ll hurt if you don’t get where you want to get in a couple weeks. We’re going to come back fighting.”

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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Women’s ice hockey drops to seventh place after disappointing weekend losses

Women’s ice hockey drops to seventh place after disappointing weekend losses

Kevin Yang

Princeton’s next game is in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals, where they will face Colgate at their arena in a best-of-three series.

Princeton’s next game is in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals, where they will face Colgate at their arena in a best-of-three series.

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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Women’s swim and dive wins 24th Ivy Championship title

Women’s swim and dive wins 24th Ivy Championship title

Dana Serea

“They were incredible,” swimming head coach Bret Lundgaard said. “We had all the belief in the world in them, and I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve gone through and the way they continually rise to the occasion.”

“They were incredible,” swimming head coach Bret Lundgaard said. “We had all the belief in the world in them, and I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve gone through and the way they continually rise to the occasion.”

SPORTS | 02/19/2023

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Senior outfielder Serena Starks: A winner on and off the softball field

Senior outfielder Serena Starks: A winner on and off the softball field

Evelyn Walsh

“I just really love how Princeton has such an emphasis on service: there’s a whole building and center and staff dedicated to community service, and I have really enjoyed finding that community,” Stark told the Daily Princetonian. 

“I just really love how Princeton has such an emphasis on service: there’s a whole building and center and staff dedicated to community service, and I have really enjoyed finding that community,” Stark told the Daily Princetonian.

SPORTS | 02/16/2023

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Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Hayk Yengibaryan

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

SPORTS | 02/15/2023

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Following Leeds sack, Jesse Marsch ‘96 to be hired as Southampton manager

Following Leeds sack, Jesse Marsch ‘96 to be hired as Southampton manager

Gabriel Ennin

Jesse Marsch lands his second premier league managing job with Southampton after being sacked from Leeds last Monday. Marsch hopes to lead 17th place Southampton out of the relegation zone as he did with Leeds last year.

Jesse Marsch ‘96 lands his second premier league managing job with Southampton after being sacked from Leeds last Monday. Marsch hopes to lead last-place Southampton out of the relegation zone as he did with Leeds last year.

SPORTS | 02/14/2023

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Men’s basketball upset by Dartmouth, 83–76

Men’s basketball upset by Dartmouth, 83–76

Yousif Mohamed

After this loss against Dartmouth, the Tigers are now tied with Yale at the top of the Ivy League standings. 

After this loss against Dartmouth, the Tigers are now tied with Yale at the top of the Ivy League standings.

SPORTS | 02/14/2023

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Women’s Fencing repeats as Ivy Champs; All-Ivy Honors announced

Women’s Fencing repeats as Ivy Champs; All-Ivy Honors announced

Cole Keller and Ava Seigel

“This strong performance at Ivies for a second time in a row shows what we’re capable of doing,” said sophomore foil Maia Weintraub. “I believe all that’s left for us to do is fence our hearts out at [the NCAA tournament] and show everyone exactly what kind of team we are. A winning team.”

“This strong performance at Ivies for a second time in a row shows what we’re capable of doing,” said sophomore foil Maia Weintraub. “I believe all that’s left for us to do is fence our hearts out at [the NCAA tournament] and show everyone exactly what kind of team we are. A winning team.”

SPORTS | 02/13/2023

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Women’s basketball downs Dartmouth, 64–47

Women’s basketball downs Dartmouth, 64–47

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

“[Chen] plays hard all the time, and she plays with a lot of joy,” Berube said. “I think that rubs off on other people too, and gets them playing at a really high level.”

“[Chen] plays hard all the time, and she plays with a lot of joy,” Berube said. “I think that rubs off on other people too, and gets them playing at a really high level.”

SPORTS | 02/12/2023

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Men’s ice hockey swept in key weekend games

Men’s ice hockey swept in key weekend games

Cole Keller

“We played better [against] Clarkson on Saturday in terms of our effort and defensive zone play,” head coach Ron Fogarty wrote to The Daily Princetonian. “Losing an opportunity to gain points does hurt our chance to get into the top four. We will definitely rebound this weekend at Baker Rink.”

“We played better [against] Clarkson on Saturday in terms of our effort and defensive zone play,” head coach Ron Fogarty wrote to The Daily Princetonian. “Losing an opportunity to gain points does hurt our chance to get into the top four. We will definitely rebound this weekend at Baker Rink.”

SPORTS | 02/12/2023

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