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‘Bookended by a bonfire’: Tigers take home Ivy League title for first time since 2018

The football team lit the bonfire pile, and after a few minutes, flames erupted — prompting cheers from the crowd. Smoke rose and blurred the view of East Pyne Hall.

The football team lit the bonfire pile, and after a few minutes, flames erupted — prompting cheers from the crowd. Smoke rose and blurred the view of East Pyne Hall.

Women’s soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in overtime loss to TCU, 3–2

Friday’s loss ends the season for the Tigers, who had won 10 out of their last 11 games and earned an NCAA tournament berth after coming in second in the Ivy League.

Friday’s loss ends the season for the Tigers, who had won 10 out of their last 11 games and earned an NCAA tournament berth after coming in second in the Ivy League.

Men’s water polo rallies to win NWPC Championship, advances to NCAA tournament

The last time the team won the NWPC was in 2018 when they defeated Harvard.

Princeton dominates Penn to secure 13th Ivy League title in program history

An explosive second quarter helped Princeton football secured its 13th Ivy League Championship on Saturday with a 31–14 victory over Penn in Philadelphia. 

An explosive second quarter helped Princeton football secured its 13th Ivy League Championship on Saturday with a 31–14 victory over Penn in Philadelphia.  

Our hero, Little Artie Klein

Megan Klein remembers Arthur Klein ’59, former member of the men’s basketball team, on World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Megan Klein remembers Arthur Klein ’59, former member of the men’s basketball team, on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. 

Football looks to clinch championship title in closer against Penn

The Tigers will take on Penn for their last game of the season on Saturday. The last time the two teams met in 2019, Princeton defeated Penn 28–7.

The Tigers will take on Penn for their last game of the season on Saturday. The last time the two teams met in 2019, Princeton defeated Penn 28–7.

Men’s tennis wraps up fall play at Navy Invitational

Senior Bill Duo and freshmen Aidan Mahoney and Filippos Astreinidis competed at the tournament in Annapolis, M.D. The last time the Tigers made an appearance was 2017.

Senior Bill Duo and freshmen Aidan Mahoney and Filippos Astreinidis competed at the tournament in Annapolis, Md. The last time the Tigers made an appearance was 2017.

Weekend recap: Women’s soccer advances, basketball teams start strong, XC runners make nationals

Staff writer Julia Nguyen runs through the Tigers’ wins and losses from the weekend, including exciting action in hockey, basketball, soccer, and cross country.

Staff writer Julia Nguyen runs through the Tigers’ wins and losses from the weekend, including exciting action in hockey, basketball, soccer, and cross country. 

History in the making: On Tap with women’s ice hockey announcer Amelia Koblentz ’25

The Daily Princetonian caught up with first-year women’s ice hockey team manager and announcer Amelia Koblentz to discuss the announcing process, women in sports, and how to succeed in a male-dominated profession. 

The Daily Princetonian caught up with first-year women’s ice hockey team manager and announcer Amelia Koblentz to discuss the announcing process, women in sports, and how to succeed in a male-dominated profession.  

Men’s soccer beats Yale in OT, securing perfect Ivy League record for the second time in program history

Following some controversial calls and a lot of physical aggression, junior midfielder Mateo Godoy scored the golden goal of the game six minutes into overtime against Yale. The Tigers will be continuing onto the postseason, soon to compete in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. 

Following some controversial calls and a lot of physical aggression, junior midfielder Mateo Godoy scored the golden goal of the game six minutes into overtime against Yale. The Tigers will be continuing onto the postseason, soon to compete in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. 

Women’s volleyball sweeps Columbia and Cornell to wrap season

Princeton women’s volleyball wrapped up their season over the weekends with two sweeps over Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

Princeton women’s volleyball wrapped up their season over the weekends with two sweeps over Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday.

Princeton secures bonfire, remains in first-place tie in Ivy League

Princeton secured the important win with a final score of 35–20, maintaining its top spot in the conference alongside Dartmouth and clinching a bonfire for the campus community. “Tonight was an incredibly emotional game,” said head coach Bob Surace.

Princeton secured the important win with a final score of 35–20, maintaining its top spot in the conference alongside Dartmouth and clinching a bonfire for the campus community. “Tonight was an incredibly emotional game,” said head coach Bob Surace.

Men’s basketball opens season with blowout win against Rutgers-Camden

The Tigers defeated the Scarlet Raptors 94–28 in a game that head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 described as a “calibration.”

The Tigers defeated the Scarlet Raptors 94–28 in a game that head coach Mitch Henderson ’98 described as a “calibration.”

Football looks to avoid repeating history against Yale

In their penultimate game of the season, Princeton football will take on the Yale Bulldogs with the championship title at stake. 

In their penultimate game of the season, Princeton football will take on the Yale Bulldogs with the championship title at stake. 

Weekend recap: Men’s soccer are Ivy League champs, ice and field hockey teams sweep

Men’s soccer wins Ivy League Championship, clinches spot in NCAA tournament

Walker Gillepsie’s goal in the 85th minute was all the Tigers needed to beat Penn 1–0 and clinch the Ivy League Championship. The win also cemented the Tigers’ spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. 

Field hockey beats Columbia 5–1 in season’s final game

Despite not winning the Ivy League title this year, the field hockey team managed to end this season on a high note. The Tigers dominated Bedford Field against the Columbia Lions this past Saturday, winning 5–1 to close out their season.  

Despite not winning the Ivy League title this year, the field hockey team managed to end this season on a high note. The Tigers dominated Bedford Field against the Columbia Lions this past Saturday, winning 5–1 to close out their season.  

Women’s soccer defeats Penn in season finale, earns spot in NCAA tournament

Junior midfielder Marissa Hart scored the lone goal of the game at the Tigers beat Penn 1–0 to wrap up their season. Today, the Tigers were selected to compete in the NCAA tournament and will play Vermont in the first round.

Junior midfielder Marissa Hart scored the lone goal of the game at the Tigers beat Penn 1–0 to wrap up their season. Today, the Tigers were selected to compete in the NCAA tournament and will play Vermont in the first round.

Podcast: Princeton football endures tough loss against Dartmouth

Daybreak drives to Hanover for this weekend’s Princeton Tigers football game vs. Dartmouth.

Dartmouth dominates Princeton 31-7, dealing significant blow to Tigers’ Ivy title hopes

The Ivy League-leading #16 Princeton Tigers made the six-hour drive up to Hanover, New Hampshire to take on the Dartmouth Big Green on a frigid Friday night for a matchup that would have a significant impact on the teams’ Ivy League title aspirations. The path to the title got more difficult for the Tigers on Friday, as Dartmouth defeated them 31–7.

The Ivy League-leading #16 Princeton Tigers made the six-hour drive up to Hanover, New Hampshire to take on the Dartmouth Big Green on a frigid Friday night for a matchup that would have a significant impact on the teams’ Ivy League title aspirations. The path to the title got more difficult for the Tigers on Friday, as Dartmouth defeated them 31–7.