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The fifth quarter: Life after Princeton athletics

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. 

This week in Princeton Athletics

It was an eventful week for the Tigers. We saw first place finishes, overtime losses, and a nearly historic afternoon for women’s rugby. Read for an in-depth breakdown of how it all played out and what’s to come for our fall sports.

It was an eventful week for the Tigers. We saw first place finishes, overtime losses, and a nearly historic afternoon for Women’s rugby. Read for an in-depth breakdown of how it all played out and what’s to come for our fall sports.

After 17 seasons at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Head Coach Chris Ayres is heading to Stanford

After 17 years at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Chris Ayers is heading west to lead the Stanford wrestling program as its new head coach. Ayers is credited by many as the man who put Princeton wrestling on the map. During his tenure, Ayers has produced All-Ivy wrestlers, All-Americans, and a National Champion. His legacy will not soon be forgotten.

After 17 years at the helm of Princeton wrestling, Chris Ayers is heading west to lead the Stanford wrestling program as its new head coach. Ayers is credited by many as the man who put Princeton wrestling on the map. During his tenure, Ayers has produced All-Ivy wrestlers, All-Americans, and a National Champion. His legacy will not soon be forgotten.

Men’s water polo continues dominant season start, going 5–0 during the Princeton Invitational

The Tigers remained undefeated, bringing their season record to 7–0, as 11 teams from across the nation traveled to New Jersey to play at DeNunzio Pool, including five teams ranked in the top 20.

This Week in Princeton Athletics: Part 2

With Princeton Athletics returning this past week, the men’s water polo team, the women’s field hockey team, and the women’s rugby team were all in action.

With Princeton Athletics returning this past week, the men’s water polo team, the women’s field hockey team, and the women’s rugby team were all in action.

This week in Princeton Athletics: Part 1

Princeton athletics returned this past weekend. Aside from women’s soccer — who had already opened their season on August 25 — most fall sports made their season debut in exciting fashion. 

Princeton athletics returned this past weekend. Aside from women’s soccer — who had already opened their season on August 25 — most fall sports made their season debut in exciting fashion. 

Andrei Iosivas ’23 makes the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster

Andrei Iosivas ’23 became the 37th Tiger ever to make it to the NFL by making the Cincinnati Bengals roster.

Andrei Iosivas ’23 became the 37th Tiger ever to make it to the NFL by making the Cincinnati Bengals roster.

Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’” 

Mastaglio “lived in a way that was a good way to be, he did not seem to worry,” men’s basketball coach Mitch Henderson ’98 said to the Daily Princetonian. “Just sort of one of those guys where you’d say ‘Stags is the best.’”

San Francisco Giants select Scott Bandura and Nadir Lewis in the MLB Draft

The San Francisco Giants select two outfielders who played for Princeton outfielders in the 2023 MLB draft.

 The San Francisco Giants select two outfielders who played for Princeton outfielders in the 2023 MLB draft.

‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

“[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.” 

Men’s basketball star Tosan Evbuomwan signs with the Detroit Pistons

Despite going undrafted, Evbuomwan got the call from the Pistons less than an hour after the draft concluded.

Despite going undrafted, Evbuomwan got the call from the Pistons less than an hour after the draft concluded.

Men’s and women’s lightweight rowing claim national championship titles at IRA Regatta

This victory is only the second time the same school has won both lightweight championships in the same year. The first time was in 1997 with Harvard and Radcliffe.

This is only the second time the same school has won both lightweight championships in the same year. The first time was in 1997 with Harvard and Radcliffe.

Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

“I’m grateful for the opportunities now available to other athletes,” women’s soccer senior forward and social media influencer Alexis Hiltunen said. “Since the partnership, I’ve gotten a lot more exposure and a lot more [NIL] deals.” 

Sports Year in Review: The standout Tiger athletes of 2022–23

From an NFL draft pick to the end of a wrestling championship drought, here are some of the best individual performances of 2022–23. 

From a NFL draft pick to the end of a wrestling drought, here are some of the best individual performances of 2022–23.

Sports Year in Review: The most impressive Tiger teams of 2022–23

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

After being ranked the No. 14 athletic program in the country, Princeton not only boasts the best undergraduate education in the world, but the best athletic program in the Ivy League. 

Historic season for women’s water polo comes to an end in the national semifinals

After beating Cal in the quarter-finals, the season came to an end after an 18–8 loss to USC in the semifinals.

After beating Cal in the quarter-finals, the season came to an end after an 18–8 loss to USC in the semifinals.

Tigers take over Eastern Sprints and Ivy League rowing championships

This has been a historic season for Tigers Rowing, as the teams celebrated the 150th anniversary of the sport at Princeton, the 100th anniversary of the men’s lightweight program, the 50th anniversary of the women’s open crew, and the 25th anniversary of women’s lightweight crew.

This has been a historic season for Tigers Rowing, as the teams celebrated the 150th anniversary of the sport at Princeton, the 100th anniversary of the men’s lightweight program, the 50th anniversary of the women’s open crew, and the 25th anniversary of women’s lightweight crew.

Staff Picks: Men’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State

On the other side, Princeton is coming off of an Ivy League Championship, as they defeated the No. 9 Yale Bulldogs (9–5, 3–3 Ivy League) in the conference final to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. This is the Tigers’ 23rd NCAA Tournament appearance, as they chase the program’s seventh national title. 

On the other side, Princeton is coming off of an Ivy League Championship, as they defeated the No. 9 Yale Bulldogs (9–5, 3–3 Ivy League) in the conference final to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. This is the Tigers’ 23rd NCAA Tournament appearance, as they chase the program’s seventh national title. 

Men’s lacrosse throttles Yale in Ivy title game to advance to NCAAs

The rollercoaster season for the men’s lacrosse team kept rolling this weekend, as they took down Penn before beating Yale for the Ivy title on Sunday.

The rollercoaster season for the men’s lacrosse team kept rolling this weekend, as they took down Penn before beating Yale for the Ivy title on Sunday.