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Men's lacrosse dominates Harvard en route to easy victory

Men's lacrosse dominates Harvard en route to easy victory

An aura of inevitability about the outcome surrounded the men's lacrosse team's game against Harvard Saturday at 1952 Stadium.The Tigers (8-1 overall, 4-0 Ivy League) dominated the Crimson (6-4, 1-3) in every facet of the game, from faceoffs to time of possession, in a 15-1 rout.

SPORTS | 04/15/2001

Baseball wins three of four from Columbia to rake Gehrig lead

It started out low, a chant meant to rally the visiting Columbia baseball team."Baseball's fun."But once Lion designated hitter Nickolas Solaro blasted a three-run home run to deep left field, it grew louder and louder.

SPORTS | 04/15/2001

Women's lax holds off fiesty Harvard to stay atop Ivy League

Taking a large lead in the first 10 minutes of the game, the women's lacrosse team once again proved why it is ranked third in the nation, as it controlled the game and managed to answer every Harvard comeback.Led by junior attack Kim Smith with six points, three goals and three assists, the Tigers maintained their lead in the Ivy League, and extended their win streak to nine games with a 14-9 defeat of the Crimson Saturday at 1952 Stadium.Holding first place in the Ivy League, Princeton (10-1, 4-0) has swept through all of their games since the Loyola loss on March 11.

SPORTS | 04/15/2001

Standings and results

League Standings Men's Lacrosse Ivy Overall T1. Princeton 4-0 10-1 T1.

SPORTS | 04/15/2001

Softball splits weekend road doubleheaders with Yale, Brown

Taking a road trip to New England this weekend to battle against Ivy League foes Brown and Yale, the softball team split both doubleheaders, bringing its Ivy League record to 3-5 and further narrowing its chances for an Ivy League championship.Friday afternoon the Tigers won the opening game against Yale in New Haven, Conn., 4-1, but lost the second, 6-3.

SPORTS | 04/15/2001

At halfway mark, women's lax drives for national preeminence

In case anyone has not heard already, the women's lacrosse team has been destroying most of their competition this year.

SPORTS | 04/12/2001

Again ranked No. 1, men's lax to keep one eye on polls

The men's lacrosse team, coming off a 15-2 victory over Brown, is exactly where it wants to be ? ranked No.

SPORTS | 04/12/2001

Softball continues hunt for Ivy crown against Brown, Yale

When Maureen Davies '97 stepped off the field in her final softball game in the late spring of 1997, she knew she had unfinished business.

SPORTS | 04/12/2001

Baseball to face Lions in four key Gehrig games

If the baseball team is on an amusement park ride, it's been a smooth one for the most part, more appropriate for Disneyland than as a main attraction at Six Flags or Cedar Point.

SPORTS | 04/12/2001

Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 13 Baseball vs. Columbia (DH) (1 p.m. at Clarke Field) Men's golf hosts Princeton Invitational (all day at Springdale Golf Club) Softball at Yale (DH) (3 p.m.

SPORTS | 04/12/2001

Q+A with volleyball coach Glenn Nelson

Glenn Nelson is the head coach of both the men's and the women's volleyball teams. He recently sat down with 'Prince' staff writer Sarah Petry.'Prince': Coach, do you want me to start with my questions, and then we'll go from there?Glenn Nelson: Yeah, Petry, why don't you start with your questions, seeing as it is a Q & A.

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

Club Sports Wrap-up

The following are excerpts submitted to the 'Prince' by members of club teams. Men's RugbyPrinceton reached the final of the Ivy League championships with two hard fought wins against Yale and Columbia (10-0 and 18-8 respectively), where they met a Dartmouth team that had steamrolled through Penn and Brown.

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

McWhorter thrives on competition, team play for men's golf

As the long road of competitive golf comes to an end for senior Peter McWhorter, reflection over the journey proves that competitive team play has made the effort worthwhile.McWhorter's passion for golf began early on.

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

Crew teams are always giving us the same old line

Training, whether for athletes or dogs, is all about repetition.And rowers, as a breed, are distinctively and incredibly well trained.Their physical training begins and ends on the ergometer ? "ergs" to the educated ? little machines that are about as much fun as their name suggests.

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

Despite rain, women's lacrosse clips Owls

Ranked third in the nation, the women's lacrosse team was not expecting a close game against unranked Temple, but strong play by the Temple keeper and wet conditions almost leveled the field.

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

Men's volleyball drops pair of EIVA contests, including stunner to league cellar-dweller NJIT

What happens to a deer when it gets caught in headlights? It freezes in its tracks. And, what happens when the car heading towards it doesn't stop?

SPORTS | 04/11/2001

After dominating career at Princeton, Norman awaits call from the NFL

If you don't know the name Dennis Norman, chances are you would definitely recognize the man.Standing six-feet, four-inches tall and weighing 307 pounds, Norman causes many people around Princeton to take a second look.And in a few weeks, he might be turning heads in Philadelphia, Detroit, Oakland, or one of any of 30 cities across the country.If he is selected in the National Football League's draft, Norman will become only the 23rd player in Princeton history to play professional football.

SPORTS | 04/10/2001

Individuals shine for men's track in first home meet

As members of the women's track team were setting records in North Carolina, the men's track team opened its home outdoor season in mid-year form.

SPORTS | 04/10/2001

Trio of All-Americans form solid defensive line for men's lacrosse

Many lacrosse pundits would say that Princeton has the best defensive line in the nation. Some would argue that no other line ? whether it be offense, midfield, or defense ? can compare to Princeton's back three.The Tiger defensive line consists of three pre-season All-Americans ? senior captain Ryan Mollett, junior Scott Farrell, and sophomore Damien Davis.

SPORTS | 04/10/2001

Softball recovers from tough weekend with sweep of Rider

Heading into yesterday's doubleheader against Rider University, the softball team knew it was the underdog.

SPORTS | 04/10/2001

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