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The Daily Princetonian

Softball's Ivy hopes dim after Big Green sweep

In a weekend that was determined by events that were out of the softball team's control, the Tigers lost just that ? control.Princeton let its Ivy League destiny slip out of its hands in a weekend of bad weather and worse results, as it lost two games to Dartmouth while both games against Harvard were postponed.In order for the Tigers (17-21 overall, 6-4 Ivy League) to remain in charge of their postseason path, they would have had to rip through the weekend without a loss.The Big Green (19-11, 4-2) quickly dashed Princeton's hopes.

SPORTS | 04/24/2000

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The Daily Princetonian

M. golf finishes first in abbreviated home invite; women take 13th at OSU

Judd Pritchard has been quietly leading the men's golf team all season. Overshadowed somewhat by the championship play of freshman Nat Hoopes in last week's Ivy League tournament, the senior captain was back in the spotlight this weekend.Pritchard led the Tigers to their third straight tournament win on Saturday, as the team defended its home course in the Princeton Invitational.

SPORTS | 04/24/2000

The Daily Princetonian

Men's golf wins home invite

Coming off the men's golf team's victory in the Ivy League tournament, Princeton went into this weekend looking to defend its home course.The Tigers won the rain-shortened Princeton Invitational at Springdale Golf Club behind the strength of a three-under par 68 by senior captain Judd Pritchard.Pritchard captured the individual title in the competition as the Tigers shot a four-over 288 as a team on the day to take the overall crown.Princeton has now won its past three team tournament championships.The tournament was shortened from two rounds to only the one Saturday due to heavy rainfall and winds Friday. SoftballNeeding a perfect weekend to clinch a share of the Ivy title, Princeton suffered a devastating two-game sweep at the hands of Dartmouth.

SPORTS | 04/23/2000