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Softball rallies from seven point deficit, but Monmouth survives

The softball team struggled to find its rhythm early in a match against Monmouth on Tuesday. Despite a rally late in the game, the Tigers were unable to cut the deficit as the Hawks ended the game with a 13–7 win.

Tigers edged out by No. 2 Maryland in final moments in 11–10 thriller

The women’s lacrosse team took No. 2 Maryland to the wire, building on a strong lead to stay ahead for the first 50 minutes of the game. However, the Terps came back as a free-position attempt with 45.1 seconds left on the clock gave Maryland the opportunity to steal the game. After giving the Terps their largest deficit all season, the Tigers were unable to hold on and were narrowly edged out by Maryland 11–10.

ESPN, Ivy League announce ten-year partnership

Last week, ESPN and the Ivy League announced a ten-year deal in which ESPN agreed to cover over 1,100 events annually across 30 sports. Most of these events will be available through ESPN+, a new “upcoming direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service,” with a cost of $4.99 per month. Launching on April 12, ESPN+ is part of a redesigned ESPN app and will also be accessible through ESPN.com. 

Tiger Crews dominate on Lake Carnegie, prepare for mid-season showdowns

In one of the busiest days in its history, 31 rowing races came down the Lake Carnegie course last Saturday as all four Princeton rowing squads — the Heavyweight Men, Lightweight Men, Openweight Women, and Lightweight Women — hosted Ivy League competitors.

Men’s lacrosse dominates Stony Brook, now seeks first road win against Siena

The men’s lacrosse team came out hot against Stony Brook, cruising to a 16–8 win over the Seawolves. Now the Tigers have set their sites on Siena, where they look to get their first road win of the season in the first ever matchup between the two teams. 

Tennis teams hopeful for Ivy success as league play continues

Heading into the heart of Ivy League play, both the men’s and women’s tennis teams look to build off of quality wins last week. The men defeated Cornell 4–3 in an exciting match, while the women remain undefeated in Ivy League play after weekend victories. 

Softball drops series to Dartmouth as rough season continues

After playing one of their best games of the season early Friday afternoon, the Princeton softball team seemed to gain some momentum. By Saturday night, all of that momentum was gone.

Individual NCAA victories point to exciting future for women’s fencing

NCAA title hauls from saber Maia Chamberlain and épée Kasia Nixon, both sophomores, in late March capped off a spectacular finish to a turbulent season for the Princeton women’s fencing team. The duo would lead the Tigers to secure their first ever double-title win, in what was not only a joyous celebration of individual talent, but also an indication of a very bright future for the program.

Tiger open women to host first-ever Ivy League Invitational

It will be a busy morning on Lake Carnegie this Saturday as all four Princeton rowing squads host Ivy League competitors. The open women’s crew will be last to take to the water as they host the first-ever Ivy League Invitational. This regatta will feature all the Ivy League teams except Brown, who will travel next weekend to California to face West Coast crews at the Lake Natoma Invite.

On tap with sprint hurdler Joey Daniels

Sophomore sprint hurdler Joey Daniels is looking to build on a challenging yet successful freshman year to establish himself as one of the NCAA’s best. His season opener in Jacksonville, Fla., indicates he’s right on course. The Daily Princetonian caught up with Daniels to discuss this first race, his goals for the 2018 outdoor season, and his questionable dietary choices.

Around the Ivies: Women’s lacrosse

As the women’s lacrosse team heads into the heart of Ivy League play, it find itself up against a strong class of Ivy teams. With five league games left for Princeton, everything is still up for grabs. Here is a look at where things currently stand just past the halfway mark of the season.

Men’s tennis falls to Penn in Ivy League opener

Men’s tennis (15–8 overall, 0–1 Ivy) was defeated 6–1 by the University of Pennsylvania (12–9 overall) on Saturday in Philadelphia. After losing to Penn State (11–9 overall) on March 17 and subsequently winning two out of three matches on its spring break trip to Florida, the Tigers fell short in their first Ivy League matchup of the season.

Men’s lacrosse falls in heartbreaker to Brown

This past weekend of March 31, the men’s lacrosse team (3–5 overall, 0–3 Ivy League) travelled to Providence to take on Brown in its third Ivy League match of the year looking for its first League win and its first win on the road. 

Women's Weekend Review

Women's lacrosse thrashes Delaware Blue Hens, golf wins Match Madness, and tennis open Ivy League play with a decisive win.

Men's Weekend Review

Men's volleyball falls 2-3 to George Mason

In its final home game of the season, Men’s Volleyball took George Mason University to five sets but were unable to close the deal, falling two sets to three.

Women’s lacrosse falls to Syracuse in tightly contested game

The women’s lacrosse team lost a tight 16–17 game against Syracuse on Thursday. Halfway through regular season play, the team is now 4–4 on the season and 1–1 in the Ivy League. 

Softball starts Ivy League play with 2–1 series victory over Brown

Softball is off to a strong start in Ivy League play, with two wins in three games against Brown.

Men’s baseball ends slide with 6–5 win against Rutgers

On Wednesday, men’s baseball defeated Rutgers to snap the team’s two-game losing streak.

Men’s track and field opens season at UNF Spring Break Invitational

The men’s track and field team opened the outdoor season with a strong performance at the Spring Break Invitational in Jacksonville, Fla. Senior sprinter and captain Carrington Akosa, sophomore hurdler and sprinter Joey Daniels, and junior thrower Adam Kelly all set personal bests.