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Track and field teams dominate at Joe Handelman Invitational

Track and field teams dominate at Joe Handelman Invitational

Nishka Bahl

The men’s team placed first in every field event, and senior brothers Simen and Sondre Guttormsen finished first and second in the pole vault, respectively.

The men’s team placed first in every field event, and senior brothers Simen and Sondre Guttormsen finished first and second in the pole vault, respectively.

SPORTS | December 11

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Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Wilson Conn

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses.

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses. 

NEWS | December 10

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VIDEO: Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 sits down with the ‘Prince’

VIDEO: Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 sits down with the ‘Prince’

Brian Mhando and Connor Odom

Mack spoke about how he has approached his first year on the job, some of the accomplishments and goals of his department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, and how his unique work background has helped him ease into his new role.

Mack spoke about how he has approached his first year on the job, some of the accomplishments and goals of his department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, and how his unique work background has helped him ease into his new role.

VIDEO | December 8

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Men’s basketball defeats Lafayette for seventh straight win

Men’s basketball defeats Lafayette for seventh straight win

Diego Uribe

Despite losing the lead in the second half, the Tigers persisted against the Leopards, and a late 12–0 Princeton run secured the 69–58 victory. 

Despite losing the lead in the second half, the Tigers persisted against the Leopards, and a late 12–0 Princeton run secured the 69–58 victory. 

SPORTS | December 7

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Men’s and women’s swimming and dive both place first at Big AI Invitational

Men’s and women’s swimming and dive both place first at Big AI Invitational

Dana Serea

“Going forward, I’m very eager to see what this team can do. Though we all swam fast and crushed it this past weekend, we all know that there’s still a lot more gas in the tank and we'll be ready for the championship season,” said sophomore swimmer Tyler Hong. 

“Going forward, I’m very eager to see what this team can do. Though we all swam fast and crushed it this past weekend, we all know that there’s still a lot more gas in the tank and we'll be ready for the championship season,” said sophomore swimmer Tyler Hong. 

SPORTS | December 7

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After back-to-back wins, women’s basketball gets ready to face No. 6 UConn

After back-to-back wins, women’s basketball gets ready to face No. 6 UConn

Isabel Rodrigues

Thursday’s game is a highly-anticipated homecoming for head coach Carla Berube, who played four years for Huskies coach Geno Auriemma in the 1990s. 

Thursday's game is a highly-anticipated homecoming for head coach Carla Berube, who played four years for Huskies coach Geno Auriemma in the 1990s.

SPORTS | December 6

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‘Academic rigor at Princeton and our athletic success go hand-in-hand’: Q&A with Athletics Director John Mack ’00

‘Academic rigor at Princeton and our athletic success go hand-in-hand’: Q&A with Athletics Director John Mack ’00

Brian Mhando

“When I do interviews for coaching positions, the first thing I say is a successful coach here has to understand the academic life that our students have and that sometimes they may miss practice,” Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 said in an interview with The Daily Princetonian. 

“When I do interviews for coaching positions, the first thing I say is a successful coach here has to understand the academic life that our students have and that sometimes they may miss practice,” Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 said in an interview with The Daily Princetonian. 

SPORTS | December 6

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Women’s ice hockey splits weekend against Rensselaer and Union

Women’s ice hockey splits weekend against Rensselaer and Union

Sophie Steidle

The weekend saw junior forward Sarah Fillier net her 50th goal as a Tiger, and senior forward Maggie Connors score her 65th.

The weekend saw junior forward Sarah Fillier net her 50th goal as a Tiger, and senior forward Maggie Connors score her 65th.

SPORTS | December 6

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Nasir Cook ’25 works to bridge divide between law enforcement and youth in Nashville

Nasir Cook ’25 works to bridge divide between law enforcement and youth in Nashville

Brian Mhando

This past summer, sophomore defensive back Nasir Cook founded the Nashville Youth Initiative (NYI), a non-profit organization that aimed to bridge the divide between law enforcement and local youth through physical and academic activity.

This past summer, sophomore defensive back Nasir Cook founded the Nashville Youth Initiative (NYI), a non-profit organization that aimed to bridge the divide between law enforcement and local youth through physical and academic activity.

SPORTS | December 6

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Men’s basketball crushes Drexel for sixth-straight win

Men’s basketball crushes Drexel for sixth-straight win

Matt Drapkin

Leading all scorers was Princeton’s Matt Allocco, who dropped 19 points on an efficient 75 percent shooting from the field.

Leading all scorers was Princeton’s Matt Allocco, who dropped 19 points on an efficient 75 percent shooting from the field.

SPORTS | December 5

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Men’s hockey splits weekend slate against Clarkson and Saint Lawrence

Men’s hockey splits weekend slate against Clarkson and Saint Lawrence

Cole Keller

“We’ve been very consistent ... it’s tough to sweep. We had a great game last night,” head coach Ron Fogarty told The Daily Princetonian after the loss against St. Lawrence. “We probably were on 90 percent of the time tonight, but those 10 percent of times it just was in the back of our net with tips and backdoor play.” 

“We’ve been very consistent ... it’s tough to sweep. We had a great game last night,” head coach Ron Fogarty told The Daily Princetonian after the loss against St. Lawrence.  “We probably were on 90 percent of the time tonight, but those 10 percent of times it just was in the back of our net with tips and backdoor play.” 

SPORTS | December 5

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Historic season for men’s water polo ends in NCAA quarterfinal against USC, 11–8

Historic season for men’s water polo ends in NCAA quarterfinal against USC, 11–8

Hayk Yengibaryan

“It’s really exciting for me to see the belief in our team, that we can beat any team in the country and compete for a national championship,” senior attacker Keller Maloney said. “That belief did not exist when I got to Princeton, but it exists now. I couldn’t be more excited for the future of this program.”

“It’s really exciting for me to see the belief in our team, that we can beat any team in the country and compete for a national championship,” senior attacker Keller Maloney said. “That belief did not exist when I got to Princeton, but it exists now. I couldn’t be more excited for the future of this program.”

SPORTS | December 4

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Men’s basketball demolishes Cairn for fifth straight win

Men’s basketball demolishes Cairn for fifth straight win

Daniel Asika

Princeton’s vitality proved to be too much for Cairn early on, as the Tigers went on a 17–0 run to start the game.

Princeton’s vitality proved to be too much for Cairn early on, as the Tigers went on a 17–0 run to start the game. 

SPORTS | December 2

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Women’s basketball falls to No. 22 Texas, 74–50

Women’s basketball falls to No. 22 Texas, 74–50

Isabel Rodrigues

Tigers shot just 28 percent from the field as they lost to the Longhorns for the second straight year.

Tigers shot just 28 percent from the field as they lost to the Longhorns for the second straight year.

SPORTS | November 29

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Football sees 16 players named to All-Ivy teams

Football sees 16 players named to All-Ivy teams

Nishka Bahl

16 Tigers received All-Ivy honors, the second-most for the program since 2013. 

16 Tigers received All-Ivy honors, the second-most for the program since 2013. 

SPORTS | November 28

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First-year football standout Ryan Butler enters transfer portal

First-year football standout Ryan Butler enters transfer portal

Cole Keller

Butler rushed for 501 yards in his first year with Princeton, and has received offers from UNC Charlotte, Texas State, and Albany.

Butler rushed for 501 yards in his first year with Princeton, and has received offers from UNC Charlotte, Texas State, and Albany. 

SPORTS | November 28

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Men’s basketball beats Northeastern to win London Classic

Men’s basketball beats Northeastern to win London Classic

Matt Drapkin

“Tosan came alive at the end, and the guys made some really tough plays to get the win,” said head coach Mitch Henderson ’98.

“Tosan came alive at the end, and the guys made some really tough plays to get the win,” said head coach Mitch Henderson ’98.

SPORTS | November 27

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Men's water polo advances to second round of NCAA tournament

Men's water polo advances to second round of NCAA tournament

Hayk Yengibaryan

Rozo Pozarik scored the game-winning goal for the Tigers in second overtime. Princeton will now advance to the second-round of the NCAA tournament to play against No. 1 USC on Thursday, Dec. 1. 

Rozo Pozarik scored the game-winning goal for the Tigers in second overtime. Princeton will now advance to the second-round of the NCAA tournament to play against No. 1 USC on Thursday, Dec. 1. 

SPORTS | November 27

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Men’s hockey splits series with RIT in battle of the Tigers

Men’s hockey splits series with RIT in battle of the Tigers

Sophie Steidle

“I think our team can be really dangerous and that our current record does not reflect how well we have played,” sophomore forward Jack Cronin said.

“I think our team can be really dangerous and that our current record does not reflect how well we have played,” sophomore forward Jack Cronin said.

SPORTS | November 27

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Tigers swim & dive splits wins against Cornell and Penn

Tigers swim & dive splits wins against Cornell and Penn

Dana Serea

Men’s swimming and diving won against both Cornell and Penn, while the women’s teams lost to both Cornell and Penn. 

Men’s swimming and diving won against both Cornell and Penn, while the women’s teams lost to both Cornell and Penn.

SPORTS | November 21

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