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‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

Gia Musselwhite

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

FEATURES | February 29

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By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

SPORTS | February 29

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The Garden State Rivalry: No. 23 women’s lacrosse wins their home opener against No. 22 Rutgers

The Garden State Rivalry: No. 23 women’s lacrosse wins their home opener against No. 22 Rutgers

Lily Pampolina

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

In a meeting of New Jersey rivals, No. 23 Princeton women’s lacrosse beat out No. 22 Rutgers 13–10 in the season home opener. Led by attackers Jami MacDonald and McKenzie Blake, who scored three goals each, the Tigers saw out Rutgers in fairly comfortable fashion.

SPORTS | February 29

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25 titles: Men’s track and field and women’s swim and dive dominate at Ivy League Championships

25 titles: Men’s track and field and women’s swim and dive dominate at Ivy League Championships

Hayk Yengibaryan

Both varsity programs won their 25th Ivy League Championship last weekend.

Both varsity programs won their 25th Ivy League Championship last weekend.

SPORTS | February 29

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The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

The NBA’s only Ivy Leaguer: Tosan Evbuomwan ’23

Diego Uribe

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

100 Division I schools received a highlight tape from Tosan Evbuomwan’s club basketball coach. Princeton was the only one to respond. Three seasons, an Ivy Player of the Year award, and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen later, he’s the only Ivy Leaguer in the NBA — and he used to play cricket in high school.

SPORTS | February 28

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Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

Coco Gong

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

SPORTS | February 28

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Baseball loses two of three in season-opening series at UNC Wilmington

Baseball loses two of three in season-opening series at UNC Wilmington

Ify Obianwu and Joseph Uglialoro

Aside from an uncompetitive Game 1, the Tigers held tough with a team that perennially makes the NCAA Tournament in an eye-opening weekend.

Aside from an uncompetitive Game 1, the Tigers held tough with a team that perennially makes the NCAA Tournament in an eye-opening weekend.

SPORTS | February 27

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Men’s basketball breezes past Harvard and Dartmouth in weekend sweep

Men’s basketball breezes past Harvard and Dartmouth in weekend sweep

Ryan Kirby and Alex Beverton-Smith

Xaivian Lee’s 27 points paced the Tigers in the win over the Crimson, while Caden Pierce’s 22 points led the way against Dartmouth. The Tigers now go on to face Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

Xaivian Lee’s 27 points paced the Tigers in the win over the Crimson, while Caden Pierce’s 22 points led the way against Dartmouth. The Tigers now go on to face Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

SPORTS | February 26

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Women’s basketball snaps 15-game winning streak with loss at Columbia

Women’s basketball snaps 15-game winning streak with loss at Columbia

Yousif Mohamed

A late Princeton comeback fell short at a packed Levien Gymnasium to give the Tigers their first Ivy League loss. This is the first time the Tigers have lost to Columbia in New York since 2008.

A late Princeton comeback fell short at a packed Levien Gymnasium to give the Tigers their first Ivy League loss. This is the first time the Tigers have lost to Columbia in New York since 2008.

SPORTS | February 26

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No. 11 men’s lacrosse loses first game of season against No. 4 Maryland

No. 11 men’s lacrosse loses first game of season against No. 4 Maryland

Evelyn Walsh

Princeton only mustered half of the shots on goal as Maryland as the Tigers failed to pull off the road upset.

Princeton only mustered half of the shots on goal as Maryland as the Tigers failed to pull off the road upset.

SPORTS | February 26

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No. 14 men’s volleyball splits weekend versus Harvard

No. 14 men’s volleyball splits weekend versus Harvard

Francie McKenzie

The Tigers will now look to Friday’s matchup with George Mason, as they try to shake off a slow start to EIVA conference play.

The Tigers will now look to Friday’s matchup with George Mason, as they try to shake off a slow start to EIVA conference play.

SPORTS | February 26

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Women’s hockey roars past Dartmouth in playoff opener

Women’s hockey roars past Dartmouth in playoff opener

Max Hines

The Tigers advanced to the second round of the ECAC playoffs, where they will travel to face No. 3 Clarkson University in a tough best-of-three series.

The Tigers advanced to the second round of the ECAC playoffs, where they will travel to face No. 3 Clarkson University in a tough best-of-three series.

SPORTS | February 26

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By the Numbers: First-years shine in week of Ivy League dominance

By the Numbers: First-years shine in week of Ivy League dominance

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including exceptional performances from first-years.

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including exceptional performances from first-years.

SPORTS | February 22

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball at Columbia

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball at Columbia

Hayk Yengibaryan, Harrison Blank, Allison Ha, and Max Hines

Associate Sports Editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Harrison Blank ’26, sports staff writer Allison Ha ’25, and sports staff writer Max Hines ’25 make their predictions for this weekend’s Ivy League contest.

Associate Sports Editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26, Assistant Sports Editor Harrison Blank ’26, sports staff writer Allison Ha ’25, and sports staff writer Max Hines ’25 make their predictions for this weekend’s Ivy League contest.

SPORTS | February 22

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Xaivian Lee has a P-set to do

Xaivian Lee has a P-set to do

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton’s Korean-Canadian basketball star only played nine minutes during the team’s Sweet Sixteen run last year. Now, he’s sitting atop the Ivy League in conference play and a TikTok sensation. But... he's still got to do his Economics homework.

Princeton’s Korean-Canadian basketball star only played nine minutes during the team’s Sweet Sixteen run last year. Now, he’s sitting atop the Ivy League in conference play and a TikTok sensation. But... he's still got to do his Economics homework.

SPORTS | February 22

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Princeton men’s tennis sweep weekend at ECAC Indoor Championships

Princeton men’s tennis sweep weekend at ECAC Indoor Championships

Josefina Gurevich

Princeton men's tennis squad crushed their competition including Brown University, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend to win the ECAC Indoor Championships.

Princeton men's tennis squad crushed their competition including Brown University, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend to win the ECAC Conference Indoor Championships.

SPORTS | February 22

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Madison St. Rose: sophomore star and poised leader for the Tigers

Madison St. Rose: sophomore star and poised leader for the Tigers

Max Hines

Madison "Maddie" St.Rose's basketball game has experienced massive evolution leading to her position as a sophomore showstopper and growing leader of the Princeton women's basketball team.

Madison "Maddie" St.Rose's basketball game has experienced massive evolution leading to her position as a sophomore showstopper and growing leader of the Princeton women's basketball team.

SPORTS | February 22

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Strong defensive showing propels No. 11 Princeton men’s lacrosse past Manhattan

Strong defensive showing propels No. 11 Princeton men’s lacrosse past Manhattan

Hayk Yengibaryan and Lily Pampolina

Following two out-of-conference games against unranked opponents, the Tigers’ next five games will be against ranked opponents. The difficult stretch of games will include road games at No. 4 ranked Maryland and No. 2 ranked Duke.

Following two out-of-conference games against unranked opponents, the Tigers’ next five games will be against ranked opponents. The difficult stretch of games will include road games at No. 4 ranked Maryland and No. 2 ranked Duke.

SPORTS | February 21

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Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

Hayk Yengibaryan

This week, Princeton athletes were recognized, coaching staffs were filled, and spots in the Paris Olympics were clinched.

This week, Princeton athletes were recognized, coaching staffs were filled, and spots in the Paris Olympics were clinched.

SPORTS | February 21

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No. 25 women’s basketball storms past Brown, freezes Yale in busy weekend

No. 25 women’s basketball storms past Brown, freezes Yale in busy weekend

Max Hines

The Tigers came from behind to beat Brown in a runaway fourth quarter, while they allowed their fewest points in 43 years against Yale. Now, the Tigers head into another week of practice before their toughest regular-season matchup remaining against the Columbia Lions (18—5, 9—1). The game will tip off at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+ from Levien Gym.

The Tigers came from behind to beat Brown in a runaway fourth quarter, while they allowed their fewest points in 43 years against Yale. Now, the Tigers head into another week of practice before their toughest regular-season matchup remaining against the Columbia Lions (18—5, 9—1). The game will tip off at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+ from Levien Gym.The Tigers came from behind to beat Brown in a runaway fourth quarter, while they allowed their fewest points in 43 years against Yale.

SPORTS | February 20

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