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JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Man in water celebrate a goal in water polo

JP Ohl breaks Men’s Water Polo assists record, team goes 2–1 in disappointing weekend

Jordan Halagao and Doug Schwartz

Despite picking up two wins and crowning a new assists leader, water polo's weekend was marred by a loss to unranked Harvard.

SPORTS | October 8

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Three Princeton players in black and orange uniforms walk on field.

Princeton football comes roaring back to defeat Columbia 17–10 in Ivy League opener

Julian Benkin Danoff

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory, Princeton defeated Columbia 17–10 in their Ivy League opener.

SPORTS | October 5

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

A man wearing orange shorts and an orange jersey with black vertical stripes on it as he runs towards a soccer ball on a turf field.

No. 13 men’s soccer defeats Army West Point 2–0 to win sixth consecutive game

Hayk Yengibaryan

The Tigers No. 13 ranking in the country marks the first time they have been ranked since 2001, when the Tigers were ranked No. 25 for a week.

SPORTS | October 1

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Man in a black swim cap throws a yellow water polo ball.

Despite loss to No. 5 Fordham, Princeton starts conference play undefeated with wins over Iona, LIU

Jordan Halagao, Doug Schwartz, and Brizel Martinez Cruz

Men’s water polo fell to top-five Fordham in a close road loss but earned wins over conference opponents to finish the weekend.

SPORTS | October 1

By the Numbers: Star passers excel for the Tigers

Orange and Black reads “By the Numbers.”

By the Numbers: Star passers excel for the Tigers

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their relentless momentum, shooting up the national rankings. Football has started the season off to a red-hot start in the red zone, yet to fail to convert for a touchdown.

SPORTS | September 30

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Tigers triumph over Terrapins 2-1: Field Hockey proved top ten status on Sunday

Emilia Reay

The Tigers beat the Terrapins 2-1 during their game on Sunday.

SPORTS | September 29

Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

Football players jumping in the air celebrating.

Princeton Football dominates first away game 38–28 against Lafayette

Andrew Kang

Football returns next week for their Ivy League opener against Columbia at the Princeton Stadium.

SPORTS | September 28

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Women’s soccer falls 2–0 to Harvard University in competitive midday matchup

Siena Sydenham

Women’s soccer drops Ivy League matchup against Harvard with a 2–0 loss.

SPORTS | September 28

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

Heroics from Ittycheria, Samuels secure 1–0 win against Harvard in Ivy League opener

James Li

Princeton picks up 1–0 win against Harvard on the road in their first Ivy League matchup of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Field hockey loses to Harvard in an Ivy League showdown

Emilia Reay

Princeton fell to Harvard in their first Ivy League loss of the season.

SPORTS | September 28

The thread through it all: a letter to Kerry

Girl in white dress with girl in white sweater and blue dress, sitting on the grass

The thread through it all: a letter to Kerry

Devonne Piccaver

Junior rower Devonne Piccaver remembers teammate Kerry Grundlingh and shares how she and the women's open weight team weave Kerry's memory into every day.

SPORTS | September 26

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

A woman in a white jersey jumping, a man in a white uniform throwing a pitch, and a man in an orange jersey throwing his arm in the air.

“If you’re not in shape, you’re exposed”: How Princeton athletes keep their edge over the summer

Harrison Blank and Doug Schwartz

Princeton athletes balanced training, competition, and internships over an action-packed summer.

SPORTS | September 25

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Five men in orange uniforms with black stripes put their arms around each other on a green soccer field.

Princeton men’s soccer hands Seton Hall first home loss of season in 3–1 win

Matthew Yi

Men’s soccer secured their fourth consecutive win in a road game against Seton Hall, building momentum as they head into conference play this Saturday.

SPORTS | September 24

By The Numbers: tackles, assists, and goals, oh my!

Harrison Blank

This week in By The Numbers, men’s soccer continued their suffocating defense, recording another shutout. Individual Tigers continued to climb up the record books in volleyball and water polo.

SPORTS | September 23

No. 9 water polo snags two ranked wins in California tournament

A man in the water wearing a dark cap getting ready to take a shot in an outdoor pool.

No. 9 water polo snags two ranked wins in California tournament

Lucas Nor

After a four-game trip to Los Angeles, the Tigers suffered their first two losses of the season but still have an impressive record of 10–2.

SPORTS | September 23

Tigers top the Huskies 5–0 on Field Hockey’s Senior Day

Six women stand for photo in field hockey uniforms.

Tigers top the Huskies 5–0 on Field Hockey’s Senior Day

Emilia Reay

On Senior Day, Women’s Field Hockey saw off UConn 5–0 in front of home fans on Bedford Field.

SPORTS | September 23

Women’s soccer maintains early lead for a 1-0 victory over Penn

Princeton women's soccer player dribbling the ball

Women’s soccer maintains early lead for a 1-0 victory over Penn

Leela Hensler

The Tigers won their first conference game of the season against the Penn Quakers.

SPORTS | September 22

Field hockey secures first Ivy League victory with a tight 1–0 win against UPenn

Women in black field hockey jerseys celebrate

Field hockey secures first Ivy League victory with a tight 1–0 win against UPenn

Emilia Reay

Princeton field hockey won a tight game against Penn in their first Ivy League matchup to start conference play 1–0.

SPORTS | September 21

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Football players in orange jerseys huddle up.

Princeton Football loses season opener 42–35 against San Diego after disappointing collapse

Lily Pampolina and Alex Beverton-Smith

Princeton football started strong but eventually fell to San Diego after a disappointing second half. While the Tiger offense showed improvement over last season, they lacked the consistency needed to pull out the win.

SPORTS | September 21

‘More than just our sport’: PVC continues community mentorship through annual Youth Sports Clinic

Two field hockey athletes stand on either side of a youth athlete.

‘More than just our sport’: PVC continues community mentorship through annual Youth Sports Clinic

Matthew Yi

On Saturday before the first football game of the season, Princeton hosted its annual Youth Sports Clinic. The event provides local children an opportunity to learn from and play sports with varsity Princeton athletes.

SPORTS | September 21

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