As the favorite coming into this past weekend's ECAC championships, the women's tennis team was squarely in Penn's sights.
Julie Shaner had not scored in an Ivy league game.Brown's Mary Jo Markle had not been scored upon in any game.So when the senior midfielder slammed a shot by the Brown goalkeeper, powering Princeton to a 1-0 win, it was an unusual experience for both of them.For her game-winning goal, Shaner was named Co-Ivy Player of the Week.
Breaking completely with Princeton tradition, the football coaching staff decided to go out on a limb and start freshman quarterback David Splithoff Saturday, the first freshman to start under center in 132 years.What the staff found was that it was not such a large leap of faith.Splithoff emerged as a potent offensive force in the Tigers' 55-28 victory over Brown.
The men's and women's cross country teams had opposite experiences this past weekend. While the men dominated a small local invitational, the women got a taste of reality against the best in the nation at the pre-NCAA meet at Iowa State University.The men grabbed the first six spots in the five-mile race, shutting out every team at the Leopard Invitational at Lafayette University in Easton, Pa.
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Think of a cat on the prowl, toying with its poor, defenseless prey. Cunningly, it takes its time, batting the mouse around for a while between its paws, waiting to go in for the kill.And so it was for the women's volleyball team last weekend at Dillon Gym ? though in this case, the cat moved up the food chain and preyed not on little mice, but upon Bulldogs and Bears.
Many people believe that, despite one's ethical beliefs, there are necessary evils that occasionally must be followed to achieve a desired outcome.This was the rule of thumb for the Princeton men's water polo team this past Saturday, as the Tigers (17-6 overall, 7-1 Collegiate Water Polo Association) were able to slip past a physical Queens squad with a 7-6 victory."We just knew that it was going to be a physical game and, therefore, we needed to adjust and play more physical," senior driver Jimmy Orozco said.The Knights have built a reputation as an aggressive, physical team, which has perfected all those underwater pushes and kicks that can distract an opposing team into losing its composure.
It was Friday the 13th.The moon was full.At Lourie-Love Field, bodies were flying. But it wasn't a cheap horror film ? it was the women's soccer team defeating Brown in a very physical Ivy League game.In a battle of conference undefeated teams, both knew it was going to be a low-scoring game.The defenses of the league rivals had given up only five goals between them, and three of the nation's top goalkeepers were scheduled to play in the net.It was the Tigers (10-2 overall, 4-0 Ivy League) who came out victorious, 1-0, sending them to the top of the Ivy League.In the second game of the weekend, Princeton took on Boston University (9-5) in an ugly brawl, but came out with another 1-0 win.In Friday's fight for Ivy League dominance, the Tiger offense came out strong in the first half.Several times during the first half, Princeton attackers were able to get past the Bear goalkeeper, but each time a Brown defender was able to save the ball off of the goal line. BreakthroughAfter several close scoring opportunities, the Tiger attack came through on a Brown goal kick.Senior forward Tanya Kalivas headed the ball back into the box, where senior midfielder Julie Shaner was perfectly positioned.
The Princeton players gathered gloomily on the field, their shoulders sagging as some sat and slumped on the ground.The men's soccer team (6-5-0 overall, 0-3-0 Ivy League) had just lost to Brown, 1-0, in front of 300 fans at Laurie-Love field Saturday night.Still in shock from the implosion of their promising season, Tigers stared numbly after the game as head coach Jim Barlow '91 commended their effort in the post-game conference.
Once every century, it's a good idea to try something new.While this may sound like the mantra of a stoic financial firm, or a bad advertising slogan, it actually accurately describes the actions of the football coaching staff on Saturday.
Entering Saturday's matchup against Princeton at Princeton Stadium, Brown and its opponents had averaged a total of 61 points per game.
Playing two unranked opponents this weekend should have been a respite for the field hockey team.
It is a well-known saying that defense wins championships.So far this season, the women's soccer teams from Brown and Princeton have taken steps toward proving this old adage true.
Recently senior driver Chris Gratian of the men's water polo team sat down with 'Prince' senior writer Paul Esposito.'Prince': How did you get started with water polo?Chris Gratian: I started playing water polo in the fifth grade.
The Air-Bears are coming.If we were at war, the air raid sirens would wail tomorrow. As the sleek white bombers with brown trim soared overhead, the citizens of Princeton would be afraid.Thankfully, peace currently reigns in central New Jersey.
Saturday the men's soccer team faces a must-win situation against Brown. But the Tigers (6-4-0 overall, 0-2-0) may be without their leading scorer, junior forward Mike Nugent, and their starting goalkeeper, sophomore Jason White.White and Nugent were injured Wednesday night during a 4-0 loss to Seton Hall and were forced to leave the game.
Last Friday, the sprint football team suffered a demoralizing 29-0 loss to Penn. Princeton now finds itself 0-2, a surprise to many on the team who felt that this would be a breakthrough year for the Tigers.Princeton has a chance for redemption Saturday ? with its own pride on the line ? against Army in the annual Pride Bowl.
For years Princeton's field hockey team has dominated the field. Last year, however, when the contest for the Ivy Crown resulted in a tie with Brown, the Tigers were forced to share bragging rights.Princeton ? which had held the title on its own for five consecutive seasons ? will attempt to break its three-game losing streak and stake claim to the 2000 Ivy championship this weekend as it hosts the Bears (5-4 overall, 0-3 Ivy League) Saturday.
After 17 straight games on the road since early September, the women's volleyball team finally brought its fire home.
Don Cahoon started it all in April. After nine seasons as the head coach of Princeton men's hockey, he announced that he would accept the head coaching position at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
