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Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

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Women’s soccer loses 1–0 nailbiter at home on last-second goal by Yale

Leela Hensler

After their first-half goal was overturned on replay review, women’s soccer lost a tight match to Yale on a late goal.

SPORTS | October 8

By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

Orange and Black reads “By the Numbers.”

By the numbers: Stifling defense and TV worthy plays

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer, now in the top-ten, stands as a nationally dominant defense. Football strung together seventeen straight, and a new assist king in the pool for the Tigers.

SPORTS | October 8

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Playing for the full 60: Field hockey earns a 2–1 victory against the Bulldogs in New Haven

Cadigan Perriello

In a key rivalry showdown between two ranked teams, Princeton took down Yale in a 2–1 defensive battle.

SPORTS | October 8

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Man in water celebrate a goal in water polo

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Jordan Halagao and Doug Schwartz

Despite picking up two wins and crowning a new assists leader, water polo's weekend was marred by a loss to unranked Harvard.

SPORTS | October 8

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

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Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Julian Benkin Danoff

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory, Princeton defeated Columbia 17–10 in their Ivy League opener.

SPORTS | October 5

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

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No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers No. 13 ranking in the country marks the first time they have been ranked since 2001, when the Tigers were ranked No. 25 for a week.

SPORTS | October 1

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

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Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Jordan Halagao, Doug Schwartz, and Brizel Martinez Cruz

Men’s water polo fell to top-five Fordham in a close road loss but earned wins over conference opponents to finish the weekend.

SPORTS | October 1

By the Numbers: Star passers excel for the Tigers

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their relentless momentum, shooting up the national rankings. Football has started the season off to a red-hot start in the red zone, yet to fail to convert for a touchdown.

SPORTS | September 30

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Emilia Reay

The Tigers beat the Terrapins 2-1 during their game on Sunday.

SPORTS | September 29

Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

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Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

Andrew Kang

Football returns next week for their Ivy League opener against Columbia at the Princeton Stadium.

SPORTS | September 28

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Siena Sydenham

Women’s soccer drops Ivy League matchup against Harvard with a 2–0 loss.

SPORTS | September 28

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

James Li

Princeton picks up 1–0 win against Harvard on the road in their first Ivy League matchup of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Emilia Reay

Princeton fell to Harvard in their first Ivy League loss of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

The thread through it all: a letter to Kerry

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The thread through it all: a letter to Kerry

Devonne Piccaver

Junior rower Devonne Piccaver remembers teammate Kerry Grundlingh and shares how she and the women's open weight team weave Kerry's memory into every day.

SPORTS | September 26

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

A woman in a white jersey jumping, a man in a white uniform throwing a pitch, and a man in an orange jersey throwing his arm in the air.

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

Harrison Blank and Doug Schwartz

Princeton athletes balanced training, competition, and internships over an action-packed summer.

SPORTS | September 25

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Five men in orange uniforms with black stripes put their arms around each other on a green soccer field.

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Matthew Yi

Men’s soccer secured their fourth consecutive win in a road game against Seton Hall, building momentum as they head into conference play this Saturday.

SPORTS | September 24

By The Numbers: tackles, assists, and goals, oh my!

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their suffocating defense, recording another shutout. Individual Tigers continued to climb up the record books in volleyball and water polo.

SPORTS | September 23