Women's Basketball

The fifth quarter: Life after Princeton athletics

The fifth quarter: Life after Princeton athletics

Hayk Yengibaryan

From staying in the sports world to teaching fourth-graders, life after Princeton varies for former Tiger athletes. 

From seeing athletic success during their time at Princeton to the real world, life after Princeton varies for Tiger alumni. 

SPORTS | 09/13/2023

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Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Brian Mhando

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

SPORTS | 06/28/2023

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‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

Isabel Rodrigues

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

SPORTS | 04/13/2023

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​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

Wilson Conn

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

SPORTS | 04/10/2023

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Former women’s basketball star guard Abby Meyers ’22 enters the 2023 WNBA Draft

Former women’s basketball star guard Abby Meyers ’22 enters the 2023 WNBA Draft

Isabel Rodrigues

After playing a key role at Maryland, the former Ivy League Player of the Year has the potential to rise to even greater heights.

After playing a key role at Maryland, the former Ivy League Player of the Year has the potential to rise to even greater heights.

SPORTS | 04/03/2023

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‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

Gia Musselwhite and Yousif Mohamed

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

FEATURES | 03/29/2023

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Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

Isabel Rodrigues

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

SPORTS | 03/20/2023

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A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

Isabel Rodrigues

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

SPORTS | 03/18/2023

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Preview: 10th-seeded women's basketball takes on seven-seed N.C. State in March Madness

Preview: 10th-seeded women's basketball takes on seven-seed N.C. State in March Madness

Isabel Rodrigues

“They’re really strong in transition … and score really, really well at the rim,” head coach Carla Berube said of N.C. State during a press conference on Thursday. “We’ve got to communicate really well with each other … and take great shots on the offensive end so that defensively we’re back and ready to execute our game plan.”

“They’re really strong in transition … and score really, really well at the rim,” head coach Carla Berube said of N.C. State during a press conference on Thursday. “We’ve got to communicate really well with each other … and take great shots on the offensive end so that defensively we’re back and ready to execute our game plan.”

SPORTS | 03/17/2023

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GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | 03/11/2023

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Women’s basketball prevails over Penn, 60–47, to advance to Ivy Madness championship

Women’s basketball prevails over Penn, 60–47, to advance to Ivy Madness championship

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

The Tigers started off incredibly well, and even though Penn was able to get back into the game, they received key contributions on both sides of the ball to punch their ticket to the Ivy League Final against the Harvard Crimson, a rematch of last-year’s nail biting tournament semifinal.

The Tigers started off incredibly well, and even though Penn was able to get back into the game, they received key contributions on both sides of the ball to punch their ticket to the Ivy League Final against the Harvard Crimson, a rematch of last-year’s nail biting tournament semifinal.

SPORTS | 03/10/2023

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Women's basketball's Kaitlyn Chen wins Ivy League Player of the Year, Tigers bring in seven conference honors

Women's basketball's Kaitlyn Chen wins Ivy League Player of the Year, Tigers bring in seven conference honors

Wilson Conn

Along with Chen, first-year guard Madison St. Rose and junior forward Ellie Mitchell took home major awards, winning Rookie of the Year and Co-defensive Player of the Year, respectively. Two other Tigers also received All-Ivy recognition.

Along with Chen, first-year guard Madison St. Rose and junior forward Ellie Mitchell took home major awards, winning Rookie of the Year and Co-defensive Player of the Year, respectively. Two other Tigers also received All-Ivy recognition.

SPORTS | 03/10/2023

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Preview and Staff Picks: Women's basketball at Ivy Madness

Preview and Staff Picks: Women's basketball at Ivy Madness

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

The top-seeded Tigers will face fourth-seeded Penn in the semifinal for a rematch of their regular season finale, while the other semifinal will feature second-seeded Columbia and third-seeded Harvard.

The top-seeded Tigers will face fourth-seeded Penn in the semifinal for a rematch of their regular season finale, while the other semifinal will feature second-seeded Columbia and third-seeded Harvard.

SPORTS | 03/10/2023

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Women's basketball demolishes Penn, 71–52, to earn fifth-straight Ivy League regular-season title

Women's basketball demolishes Penn, 71–52, to earn fifth-straight Ivy League regular-season title

Isabel Rodrigues

In Friday’s semifinal round, Princeton will rematch with No. 4-seeded Penn, while No. 2 Columbia takes on No. 3 Harvard at 7 p.m. The winners of each semifinal round will advance to the championship game, which will tip-off at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

In Friday’s semifinal round, Princeton will rematch with No. 4-seeded Penn, while No. 2 Columbia takes on No. 3 Harvard at 7 p.m. The winners of each semifinal round will advance to the championship game, which will tip-off at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

SPORTS | 03/05/2023

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball at Penn

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball at Penn

Isabel Rodrigues, Allison Ha, and Tony Owens

Women’s basketball will travel to Penn and take on the Quakers in the Palestra for their final regular season game this Friday, March 3. Coming off a big win against Harvard, Princeton remains tied with Columbia for first place in the Ivy League, a tie that will be decided by this week's games.  

Women’s basketball will travel to Penn and take on the Quakers in the Palestra for their final regular season game this Friday, March 3. Coming off a big win against Harvard, Princeton remains tied with Columbia for first place in the Ivy League, a tie that will be decided by this week's games.  

SPORTS | 03/02/2023

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Julia Cunningham joins Princeton’s women’s basketball 1000-point club

Julia Cunningham joins Princeton’s women’s basketball 1000-point club

Brian Mhando

“It's really exciting and special to join that group of 26 alums that have also reached the 1000-point mark in their career,“ Cunningham told The Daily Princetonian. “I think looking back on it, it's going to be really special to share that [achievement] with that alumni group.” 

“It's really exciting and special to join that group of 26 alums that have also reached the 1000-point mark in their career,“ Cunningham told The Daily Princetonian. “I think looking back on it, it's going to be really special to share that [achievement] with that alumni group.” 

SPORTS | 02/28/2023

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‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

‘Our defense is going to win it for us’: Women’s basketball beats Harvard, 51–47

Isabel Rodrigues

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

The battle for the Ivy League title will come down to the final game of the season, as Princeton and Columbia remained tied for the top seed.

SPORTS | 02/26/2023

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Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. Harvard

Staff Picks: Women’s Basketball vs. Harvard

Isabel Rodrigues and Allison Ha

Women’s basketball (19–5 overall, 10–2 Ivy League) will host Harvard (15–9, 8–4) at Jadwin Gymnasium in their final regular season home game this Friday, Feb. 24. Prior to tip-off, the team will celebrate senior night and honor their five graduating members.

Women’s basketball (19–5 overall, 10–2 Ivy League) will host Harvard (15–9, 8–4) at Jadwin Gymnasium in their final regular season home game this Friday, Feb. 24. Prior to tip-off, the team will celebrate senior night and honor their five graduating members.

SPORTS | 02/23/2023

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Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Women’s basketball earns dominant road wins at Yale and Brown, secures spot in Ivy Madness Tournament

Isabel Rodrigues

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

With Friday’s 80–37 shut-out of Brown, the League’s best defensive team secured their spot in the 2023 Ivy League Tournament in March.

SPORTS | 02/20/2023

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Women’s basketball downs Dartmouth, 64–47

Women’s basketball downs Dartmouth, 64–47

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

“[Chen] plays hard all the time, and she plays with a lot of joy,” Berube said. “I think that rubs off on other people too, and gets them playing at a really high level.”

“[Chen] plays hard all the time, and she plays with a lot of joy,” Berube said. “I think that rubs off on other people too, and gets them playing at a really high level.”

SPORTS | 02/12/2023

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