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Field hockey advances to national championship for first time since 2019

Field hockey players celebrating on field.

Field hockey advances to national championship for first time since 2019

Emilia Reay

Princeton Field Hockey won 2–0 against Harvard in their semifinal matchup. The Tigers will play Northwestern in the NCAA Division I Championship on Sunday.

Princeton field hockey won 2–0 against Harvard in their semifinal matchup. The Tigers will play Northwestern in the NCAA Division I Championship on Sunday.

SPORTS | November 22

First in 45 Years: Inchauspe to NCAA men’s tennis singles Final Four

A tennis player wearing an all-black Princeton uniform hits a forehand on an outdoor hard court.

First in 45 Years: Inchauspe to NCAA men’s tennis singles Final Four

Hayk Yengibaryan

After making the Round of 16 in 2024, Inchauspe became the first Tiger since Leif Shiras ’81 in 1980 to make the final four of the NCAA Singles Championship.

SPORTS | November 21

Men’s basketball beats Northeastern 70–57 as Davis exits with ankle injury

A Princeton men’s basketball player rises for a shot at the rim as a Northeastern defender contests it.

Men’s basketball beats Northeastern 70–57 as Davis exits with ankle injury

Hayk Yengibaryan

Junior standout Dalen Davis was carried off the court with just over four minutes remaining in the game with a right ankle injury.

SPORTS | November 20

Men’s basketball unable to surmount big first half deficit at Iona, falls to 2–3 overall

A player in a black jersey jumping and shooting a basketball.

Men’s basketball unable to surmount big first half deficit at Iona, falls to 2–3 overall

Lucas Nor

The Tigers failed to match their nail-biting victory over the Gaels last season, falling 89–69.

SPORTS | November 20

Princeton men’s and women’s XC battle at regionals with nationals on the line

Princeton mens cross country runners hold a sign that reads 2025 Ticket Punched.

Princeton men’s and women’s XC battle at regionals with nationals on the line

Cadigan Perriello

Men’s cross country secured an automatic bid to the NCAAs, while Madison and McNatt earned individual qualifications on the women’s side.

SPORTS | November 19

Princeton women’s volleyball crowned Ivy League champions

Princeton women’s volleyball crowned Ivy League champions

Siena Sydenham

Women’s volleyball, following a clean sweep over the weekend, secured their third Ivy League title in four years. They’ll host the Ivy League Tournament beginning on Friday.

SPORTS | November 18

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Maryland, 84–68

Princeton women's basketball player shooting.

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Maryland, 84–68

Andrew Kang

Princeton women’s basketball received its first loss against the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday.

SPORTS | November 18

Men’s basketball fails to overcome second-half surge against No. 25 Kansas

A player in a black jersey jumping and shooting a basketball in front of a player in a white jersey.

Men’s basketball fails to overcome second-half surge against No. 25 Kansas

Lucas Nor

The Tigers are now 2–2 as they prepare for a rematch against Iona on Tuesday.

SPORTS | November 18

Men’s ice hockey fends off Stonehill to bounce back at home

Two Princeton hockey players celebrating.

Men’s ice hockey fends off Stonehill to bounce back at home

Lucas Nor

With their win over the Skyhawks, the Tigers are now 3–0 at home for the first time since 1979.

SPORTS | November 18

Field hockey triumphs against Syracuse to advance to Final Four

Field hockey triumphs against Syracuse to advance to Final Four

Emilia Reay

Princeton Field Hockey earned its ticket to the Final Four after defeating Syracuse 2–1 and avenging their regular-season loss to the Orange in September.

SPORTS | November 18

Princeton football falls in nail-biter to Yale 13–10 on senior day

Princeton football falls in nail-biter to Yale 13–10 on senior day

Jordan Halagao

The Tigers dropped their fourth game in a row, losing 13–10 to Yale. Princeton has suffered three straight three-point losses.

SPORTS | November 17

Women’s hockey defeats Providence in two-game nonconference series

Two Princeton women's hockey players hugging.

Women’s hockey defeats Providence in two-game nonconference series

Isa Mena

Women’s hockey had an undefeated weekend against Providence.

SPORTS | November 17

No. 3 men’s soccer tops Cornell 2–0, completing Ivy League regular season and tournament sweep

Princeton men’s soccer players and coaches celebrate on the field with trophies and a championship banner after winning the Ivy League tournament.

No. 3 men’s soccer tops Cornell 2–0, completing Ivy League regular season and tournament sweep

Hayk Yengibaryan

The NCAA committee will likely choose between Princeton and defending national champion Vermont for the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.

SPORTS | November 17

Field Hockey stops the Stags: Princeton wins Sweet Sixteen game 3–1

Emilia Reay

No. 2 Princeton Field Hockey beat Fairfield on Friday at home in the NCAA Tournament to secure a quarterfinal game against Syracuse on Sunday.

SPORTS | November 15

Déjà vu in game two: Women’s basketball comes back again to beat Villanova 73–68

A Princeton woman in an orange and black jersey dribbling a basketball.

Déjà vu in game two: Women’s basketball comes back again to beat Villanova 73–68

Emilia Reay

Women’s basketball came back from 10 in the fourth quarter to beat Villanova on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Women's Basketball comes back in the 4th quarter to beat Villanova.

SPORTS | November 14

No. 3 men’s soccer comes from behind to defeat Harvard 3–1, advances to Ivy League Tournament final

Soccer players crowd in front of the goal at night as a white uniformed player takes a close shot, with defenders and the goalkeeper trying to stop it.

No. 3 men’s soccer comes from behind to defeat Harvard 3–1, advances to Ivy League Tournament final

Hayk Yengibaryan

With a win on Sunday, the Tigers will make a strong case to the NCAA committee for the No.1 overall seed in the 2025 College Cup.

SPORTS | November 13

Men’s basketball secures first win of the season in 73–63 home opener victory

Princeton basketball player in white jersey dribbles basketball past player in navy blue jersey.

Men’s basketball secures first win of the season in 73–63 home opener victory

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

Princeton men’s basketball picks up first win of the season behind 25 points from Dalen Davis.

SPORTS | November 13

Men’s water polo snags top seed in NWPC tournament after sweeping final weekend in conference play

man in water polo headgear gathers up to shoot

Men’s water polo snags top seed in NWPC tournament after sweeping final weekend in conference play

Jordan Halagao

Men’s water polo gets revenge over rival Harvard, sweeps all three conference games over the weekend.

SPORTS | November 12

Too tough for Tech: Women’s basketball comes from behind to win season opener

Players in black and orange basketball jerseys celebrate.

Too tough for Tech: Women’s basketball comes from behind to win season opener

Emilia Reay

The Tigers came back to win their first game of the season on Sunday against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets away in Atlanta, Ga.

SPORTS | November 12

Ivy League agony: Women’s soccer beats Brown, falls to Dartmouth in the Tournament

Princeton women's soccer team in a huddle.

Ivy League agony: Women’s soccer beats Brown, falls to Dartmouth in the Tournament

Leela Hensler and Kai Kim

The season ended in disappointment for Princeton Women’s Soccer, which won the Ivy League Title, but fell to Dartmouth in the Ivy League Tournament final.

SPORTS | November 10

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