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After Ivy Madness, Princeton Basketball shifts focus to postseason

Hayk Yengibaryan and Cole Keller

The women’s team will face off with West Virginia in first round of the NCAA Tournament, while the men’s team will be playing postseason basketball in the NIT tournament, where they will play against UNLV in the first round Wednesday night at Jadwin Gymnasium.

SPORTS | March 19

By the Numbers: Swimming and lacrosse on the podium

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By the Numbers: Swimming and lacrosse on the podium

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down individual excellence across many sports, including success in lacrosse and swimming and diving.

SPORTS | March 7

Meet Princeton basketball’s Class of 2028

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Meet Princeton basketball’s Class of 2028

Harrison Blank

Princeton underclass students have been historically good in recent years, helping both the men’s and women’s basketball teams find success in the Ivy League and on the national stage. Will this trend continue? To find out, let’s meet the Class of 2028.

SPORTS | March 5

By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

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By the Numbers: Tigers go undefeated at home

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

By the Numbers: The Tigers go undefeated at home. We broke down Tiger wins and accolades across many sports, including two titles and recent hockey wins.

SPORTS | February 29

Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

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Tigers headed to Olympics, NBA, and national honors: this week in Princeton Athletics

Hayk Yengibaryan

This week, Princeton athletes were recognized, coaching staffs were filled, and spots in the Paris Olympics were clinched.

SPORTS | February 21

By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics

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By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

Check out By the Numbers: A Week in Princeton Athletics. We broke down three Ivy League titles in men’s and women’s fencing and men’s squash as well as the recent women’s basketball win.

SPORTS | February 16

By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics

Eight members of Princeton’s women’s swimming and diving team celebrate by the pool.

By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

Check out By the Numbers: Two Weeks in Princeton Athletics. We break down indoor track & field, tennis, and swimming & diving success of the past two weeks.

SPORTS | February 9

This week in Princeton Athletics, inside and outside of the Orange Bubble

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This week in Princeton Athletics, inside and outside of the Orange Bubble

Hayk Yengibaryan

Associate Sports editor Hayk Yengibaryan ’26 covers news stories involving Princeton varsity programs and both current and former varsity athletes.

SPORTS | February 7

March Madness star Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 to make NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies

Man in a black Princeton jersey dribbles basketball at Jadwin Gymnasium.

March Madness star Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 to make NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies

Diego Uribe

Former Princeton basketball forward Tosan Evbuomwan ’23 has been signed to a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies due to their roster being plagued by injuries. He looks to make his first-ever NBA appearance.

SPORTS | January 31

Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

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Women’s basketball breaks back into top 25 after Ivy play dominance

Tate Hutchins

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play, and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

Following a 5–0 start to Ivy League conference play and winning by an average of 28.0 points, Princeton is back in the top 25 for the first time since early December.

SPORTS | January 31

At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

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At Princeton and beyond, hockey discusses neck guard mandates in wake of deadly accident in England

Cole Keller

The tragic death of Adam Johnson during an EIHL professional ice hockey game has sparked concerned discussions on the safety of the sport across the entire hockey community, and on Princeton's campus.

SPORTS | January 2

Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Tiger fans wearing orange and black at the 2023 NCAA Tournament supporting the men’s basketball team in the stands.

Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Hayk Yengibaryan and Bryan Wang

The track team raised the most money during this year’s TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

The track team raised the most money during this years TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

SPORTS | 11/30/2023

Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

Hayk Yengibaryan

Women’s basketball is ranked for the first time since November 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

Women's basketball is ranked for the first time since November of 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

SPORTS | 11/27/2023

Kaitlyn Chen named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

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Kaitlyn Chen named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

Allison Ha

Senior captain Kaitlyn Chen is among only 25 players that are picked from all mid-major schools in the U.S. for the list.

SPORTS | 10/29/2023

On baseball’s biggest stage, Mike Hazen ’98 and Chris Young ’02 face off

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On baseball’s biggest stage, Mike Hazen ’98 and Chris Young ’02 face off

Joseph Uglialoro and Andrew Park

As general managers of their respective teams, Hazen and Young have engineered remarkable rebuilds to get their teams to the World Series.

SPORTS | 10/25/2023

‘A dream job for me’: Joe Dubuque named new head coach of the wrestling program

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‘A dream job for me’: Joe Dubuque named new head coach of the wrestling program

Hayk Yengibaryan

Dubuque, a two-time national champion from Indiana University and former New Jersey state champion, will be the 11th head coach in program history.

Dubuque, a two time national champion from Indiana University and former New Jersey state champion, will be the 11th head coach in program history.

SPORTS | 09/20/2023

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

Pat Glory directs his celebratory screams toward his head coach Chris Ayers and the crowd after securing a spot in the 2023 NCAA wrestling title match.

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

SPORTS | 09/12/2023

Princeton basketball legend James Mastaglio ’98 passes away

Cole Keller

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.’”

SPORTS | 08/09/2023

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

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

Nishka Bahl

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

SPORTS | 07/12/2023

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

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

Nishka Bahl

“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.”

SPORTS | 06/30/2023

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