Sports

Opening success for men’s and women’s track and field teams at Weaver Stadium

Opening success for men’s and women’s track and field teams at Weaver Stadium

Julia Nguyen

The track and field team held a meet on Sunday at Weaver Stadium, competing against The College of New Jersey and Temple University.

The track and field team held a meet on Sunday at Weaver Stadium, competing against The College of New Jersey and Temple University.

SPORTS | 04/27/2021

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Michael Sowers '20 drafted into Premier Lacrosse League

Michael Sowers '20 drafted into Premier Lacrosse League

Wilson Conn

Michael Sowers ’20, Princeton’s all-time scorer, was drafted yesterday in the Premier Lacrosse League as second overall pick.

Michael Sowers ’20, Princeton’s all-time scorer, was drafted yesterday in the Premier Lacrosse League as second overall pick.

SPORTS | 04/27/2021

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James Cadogan ’03 to lead NBA Social Justice Coalition

James Cadogan ’03 to lead NBA Social Justice Coalition

Wilson Conn

On April 15, the NBA hired James Cadogan ’03 as its first Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition. Cadogan will begin his new role on May 10.

On April 15, the NBA hired James Cadogan ’03 as its first Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition. Cadogan will begin his new role on May 10. 

SPORTS | 04/26/2021

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Track and field, softball, crew to compete this weekend

Track and field, softball, crew to compete this weekend

Emily Philippides

Following the recent advancement to Phase IV, the final stage of the Ivy League’s four-phase plan, Princeton Athletics has released an updated spring competition schedule that includes softball games, track meets, and rowing competitions. This weekend, teams will compete for the first time since the pandemic shuttered Ivy League athletics in March 2020.

Following the recent advancement to Phase IV, the final stage of the Ivy League’s four-phase plan, Princeton Athletics has released an updated spring competition schedule that includes softball games, track meets, and rowing competitions. This weekend, teams will compete for the first time since the pandemic shuttered Ivy League athletics in March 2020.

SPORTS | 04/23/2021

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‘Creating our competitive identity’: Women’s swimming and diving sets eyes on the fall

‘Creating our competitive identity’: Women’s swimming and diving sets eyes on the fall

Rachel Posner and Nolan Musslewhite

Coming off a dominant win at the Ivy League championships in 2020, the Princeton women’s swim and dive team was looking forward to defending their title in 2021. Instead, COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the entire season. Now back on track, the team looks forward to next season to try and remain on top. 

Coming off a dominant win at the Ivy League championships in 2020, the Princeton women’s swim and dive team was looking forward to defending their title in 2021. Instead, COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the entire season. Now back on track, the team looks forward to next season to try and remain on top. 

SPORTS | 04/20/2021

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Some Princeton athletes will compete this spring

Some Princeton athletes will compete this spring

Wilson Conn

Princeton Athletics has entered Phase IV, the final stage of the Ivy League’s four-phase plan which allows for “local non-conference competition.” 

Princeton Athletics has entered Phase IV, the final stage of the Ivy League’s four-phase plan which allows for “local non-conference competition.” 

SPORTS | 04/19/2021

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Women's lacrosse stays motivated despite canceled athletic season

Women's lacrosse stays motivated despite canceled athletic season

Julia Nguyen

Although the team has been unable to play in competition, they’ve found creative ways to maintain a strong team bond.

Although the team has been unable to play in competition, they’ve found creative ways to maintain a strong team bond. 

SPORTS | 04/11/2021

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Devin Cannady ’20 signs 10-day contract with NBA's Orlando Magic

Devin Cannady ’20 signs 10-day contract with NBA's Orlando Magic

Wilson Conn

Devin Cannady ’20 signed a 10-day contract with NBA’s Orlando Magic on Tuesday. 

Devin Cannady ’20 signed a 10-day contract with NBA’s Orlando Magic on Tuesday. 

SPORTS | 04/07/2021

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Tieu earns third career World Fencing Championship medal

Tieu earns third career World Fencing Championship medal

Sreesha Ghosh

May Tieu, a sophomore fencer on the women’s fencing team, won gold yesterday at the Junior World Fencing Championships in Cairo, Egypt.

May Tieu, a sophomore fencer on the women’s fencing team, won gold yesterday at the Junior World Fencing Championships in Cairo, Egypt.

SPORTS | 04/07/2021

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Moments in March: Pete Carril led the Tigers to a stunning upset over UCLA

Moments in March: Pete Carril led the Tigers to a stunning upset over UCLA

Wilson Conn

In 1996, Pete Carril — who had served as men’s basketball head coach at Princeton for 29 years — became the only Division I coach to record 500 wins at a university that doesn’t offer athletic scholarships. Unbeknownst to the ’95–’96 team, it was his final season.

In 1996, Pete Carril — who had served as men’s basketball head coach at Princeton for 29 years — became the only Division I coach to record 500 wins at a university that doesn’t offer athletic scholarships. Unbeknownst to the ’95–’96 team, it was his final season.

SPORTS | 04/05/2021

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Inside Princeton's fencing teams: The team spirit of an individual sport

Inside Princeton's fencing teams: The team spirit of an individual sport

Howard Wang

“When people think of fencing, they think of Pirates of the Caribbean, waving swords and all that. But the modern version of fencing, the sport that we play, is actually very different,” said Dylan Kim ’21, epeeist on the Princeton men’s fencing team. 

“When people think of fencing, they think of Pirates of the Caribbean, waving swords and all that. But the modern version of fencing, the sport that we play, is actually very different,” said Dylan Kim ’21, epeeist on the Princeton men’s fencing team.

SPORTS | 03/28/2021

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Moments in March: How Princeton’s 1988-89 men’s basketball team saved March Madness

Moments in March: How Princeton’s 1988-89 men’s basketball team saved March Madness

Wilson Conn

“After the game, I said, ‘if people are talking about this 10 years from now, that would give me tremendous pride,’” said team captain Bob Scrabis. “Here we are, 32 years since then, and we're still talking about it.”

“After the game, I said, ‘if people are talking about this 10 years from now, that would give me tremendous pride,’” said team captain Bob Scrabis. “Here we are, 32 years since then, and we're still talking about it.”

SPORTS | 03/25/2021

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Charlie Volker's journey from Princeton track and football to Team USA bobsledding

Charlie Volker's journey from Princeton track and football to Team USA bobsledding

Francesca Block and Wilson Conn

During his time at Princeton, Charlie Volker ’19 was an All-Ivy football and track athlete. But after graduation, he left those sports behind in favor of something entirely new: Bobsledding. Daybreak sat down with Volker to talk about his transition to the sport, his training, and his hopes for making it to the Beijing Olympics in 2022. 

During his time at Princeton, Charlie Volker ’19 was an All-Ivy football and track athlete. But after graduation, he left those sports behind in favor of something entirely new: Bobsledding. Daybreak sat down with Volker to talk about his transition to the sport, his training, and his hopes for making it to the Beijing Olympics in 2022. 

PODCAST | 03/21/2021

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Moments in March: Bill Bradley ’65 led the Tigers to their only Final Four run in school history

Moments in March: Bill Bradley ’65 led the Tigers to their only Final Four run in school history

Wilson Conn

The ‘Prince’ spoke with Princeton basketball alumni Don Rodenbach ’66 and Bob Haarlow ’66 on their team’s journey to the Final Four round of the 1965 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament — a team coached by Butch van Breda Kolff ’45 and led by Bill Bradley ’65.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with Princeton basketball alumni Don Rodenbach ’66 and Bob Haarlow ’66 on their team’s journey to the Final Four round of the 1965 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament — a team coached by Butch van Breda Kolff ’45 and led by Bill Bradley ’65.

SPORTS | 03/18/2021

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Athletic Director Mollie Marcoux Samaan ’91 on recruiting during a pandemic

Athletic Director Mollie Marcoux Samaan ’91 on recruiting during a pandemic

Wilson Conn

“Our approach has just been to be really thoughtful: Put students first, and play the long game with all of it.”

“Our approach has just been to be really thoughtful: Put students first, and play the long game with all of it.”

SPORTS | 03/11/2021

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With the Ivy League season cancelled, Princeton track athletes turn elsewhere

With the Ivy League season cancelled, Princeton track athletes turn elsewhere

Francesca Block and Wilson Conn

On February 18, the Ivy League announced that it will not be holding spring athletic competitions. Today, sports reporter Wilson Conn speaks to junior pole vaulter Hanne Borstlap and senior triple jumper Kara Steele, two athletes on the women’s track team, about their reactions to the cancellation, and how they are planning to stay competitive without a season.

On February 18, the Ivy League announced that it will not be holding spring athletic competitions. Today, sports reporter Wilson Conn speaks to junior pole vaulter Hanne Borstlap and senior triple jumper Kara Steele, two athletes on the women’s track team, about their reactions to the cancellation, and how they are planning to stay competitive without a season.

PODCAST | 03/07/2021

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NBA hires Leon Newsome ’92 as chief security officer

NBA hires Leon Newsome ’92 as chief security officer

Wilson Conn

“Newsome will oversee all aspects of security operations for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and soon-to-launch Basketball Africa League as well as the NBA’s 15 offices worldwide,” a press release read.

“Newsome will oversee all aspects of security operations for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and soon-to-launch Basketball Africa League as well as the NBA’s 15 offices worldwide,” a press release read.

SPORTS | 03/04/2021

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Senior student-athletes speak out on the Ivy League’s most recent decisions

Senior student-athletes speak out on the Ivy League’s most recent decisions

Emily Philippides and Sreesha Ghosh

The ‘Prince’ reached out to over 190 senior student-athletes for commentary on the Ivy League’s two most recent decisions, specifically the approval of temporary graduate eligibility and the cancellation of spring competitions.

The ‘Prince’ reached out to over 190 senior student-athletes for commentary on the Ivy League’s two most recent decisions, specifically the approval of temporary graduate eligibility and the cancellation of spring competitions.

SPORTS | 03/02/2021

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With Ivy League athletics canceled, Men's Basketball's Desrosiers and Schwieger look elsewhere

With Ivy League athletics canceled, Men's Basketball's Desrosiers and Schwieger look elsewhere

Wilson Conn

We spoke with Jerome Desrosiers and Ryan Schwieger about their impending transfers to play basketball at Loyola Chicago and Hawai’i, respectively. Though they are moving on following a canceled Princeton season, both remember their time as Tigers fondly. 

We spoke with Jerome Desrosiers and Ryan Schwieger about their impending transfers to play basketball at Loyola Chicago and Hawai’i, respectively. Though they are moving on following a canceled Princeton season, both remember their time as Tigers fondly. 

SPORTS | 02/25/2021

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Inside Princeton Athletics: Protocols during the pandemic

Inside Princeton Athletics: Protocols during the pandemic

Howard Wang and Jampel Dorjee

A recent announcement by the Ivy League states limited local competition after March 1 is possible for outdoor sports if public health conditions “improve sufficiently.”

A recent announcement by the Ivy League states limited local competition after March 1 is possible for outdoor sports if public health conditions “improve sufficiently.”

SPORTS | 02/23/2021

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