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‘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.”

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

SPORTS | 06/23/2023

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Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

Princeton Athletics announces launch of Opendorse NIL marketplace

Diego Uribe

“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 | 06/14/2023

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

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

Brian Mhando

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 | 05/31/2023

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

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

Brian Mhando

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. 

SPORTS | 05/31/2023

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Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals select senior wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in sixth round of NFL Draft

Hayk Yengibaryan

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

The first game of the season for the Bengals will be in early September. The next four months will be crucial for Iosivas as he hopes to crack the 53-man roster and become just the 37th Tiger to play in the NFL.

SPORTS | 04/29/2023

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Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

Big Ten bound: Senior guard Ryan Langborg announces transfer to Northwestern

Diego Uribe and Hayk Yengibaryan

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

Northwestern is coming off one of its best years in program history, where they were tied for second in the Big Ten and made it to the Round of 32 in the March Madness tournament. 

SPORTS | 04/24/2023

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From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

Diego Uribe

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

SPORTS | 04/20/2023

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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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Tosan Evbuomwan declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Tosan Evbuomwan declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Diego Uribe

Despite being granted an additional year of eligibility following the cancelled COVID-19 season, Evbuomwan has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft.

Despite being granted an additional year of eligibility following the cancelled COVID-19 season, Evbuomwan has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft.

SPORTS | 03/30/2023

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Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Tosan Evbuomwan named to all-tournament team in NCAA South Regional

Diego Uribe

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton. 

Evbuomwan was the only Princeton player to earn the honor and the only player named to the team not from San Diego State or Creighton.

SPORTS | 03/27/2023

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Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Princeton football hosts NFL Pro Day for select athletes

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

Princeton hosted a NFL Pro Day for the first time since 2019.

SPORTS | 03/23/2023

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Senior Patrick Glory becomes first Princeton NCAA wrestling champion in 72 years

Senior Patrick Glory becomes first Princeton NCAA wrestling champion in 72 years

Nishka Bahl

“I just wanted to come out here and prove to everybody I could do it and that Pat Glory is a national champion,” Glory told ESPN.

“I just wanted to come out here and prove to everybody I could do it and that Pat Glory is a national champion,” Glory told ESPN.

SPORTS | 03/19/2023

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First-year running back Ryan Butler to transfer to Stanford

First-year running back Ryan Butler to transfer to Stanford

Hayk Yengibaryan

The 5’11” running back from Plainfield, New Jersey set multiple records during his first season with Tigers. With 11 touchdowns on the season, he set the record for first-year rushing touchdowns. He also amassed 501 rushing yards on the season, and earned four Ivy League Rookie of the Week awards. 

The 5’11” running back from Plainfield, New Jersey set multiple records during his first season with Tigers. With 11 touchdowns on the season, he set the record for first-year rushing touchdowns. He also amassed 501 rushing yards on the season, and earned four Ivy League Rookie of the Week awards. 

SPORTS | 03/09/2023

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Ivy League schools facing federal lawsuit over lack of athletic scholarships

Ivy League schools facing federal lawsuit over lack of athletic scholarships

Wilson Conn and Annie Rupertus

The lawsuit could benefit all Ivy League varsity athletes who played since March 2019, including roughly 2,000 Princeton athletes.

The lawsuit could benefit all Ivy League varsity athletes who played since March 2019, including roughly 2,000 Princeton athletes.

SPORTS | 03/09/2023

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Men’s basketball’s Caden Pierce wins Ivy Rookie of the Year as Evbuomwan, Allocco receive all-Ivy honors

Men’s basketball’s Caden Pierce wins Ivy Rookie of the Year as Evbuomwan, Allocco receive all-Ivy honors

Wilson Conn

Pierce is the first Tiger to win Rookie of the Year since 2014, while Evbuomwan was named to the First Team for the second-consecutive year. This is Allocco’s first All-Ivy honor.

Pierce is the first Tiger to win Rookie of the Year since 2014, while Evbuomwan was named to the First Team for the second-consecutive year. This is Allocco’s first All-Ivy honor.

SPORTS | 03/07/2023

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Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Hayk Yengibaryan

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

SPORTS | 02/15/2023

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