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Switching sides: Talia Schenck to play for Rutgers as a graduate student

Princeton field hockey player wearing number twenty is carrying a field hockey stick with a pink handle.

Switching sides: Talia Schenck to play for Rutgers as a graduate student

Emilia Reay

Senior forward Talia Schenck committed to play field hockey at Rutgers using her final year of eligibility after suffering an injury just seven games into her last season with Princeton.

SPORTS | January 28

No. 19 women’s basketball earns defense-led road win at Brown to extend 15-game win streak

Princeton player looks to pass while being guarded by a Brown player.

No. 19 women’s basketball earns defense-led road win at Brown to extend 15-game win streak

Xavier Latimer

Princeton's women's basketball takes a road win against the Brown Bears. The Tiger defense lead the team to a 15-game winning streak.

SPORTS | January 26

Men’s basketball resurges from difficult road trip to overcome Brown 63–53

Princeton men's basketball player Dalen Davis shooting.

Men’s basketball resurges from difficult road trip to overcome Brown 63–53

Kai Kim

After two losses on the road, Princeton men’s basketball defeated Brown back at home.

SPORTS | January 25

Men’s basketball drops another close game at Dartmouth 71–69, falling to 2–2 in Ivy League play

Princeton player in a white jersey shoots a free throw.

Men’s basketball drops another close game at Dartmouth 71–69, falling to 2–2 in Ivy League play

Zeke Arnold

Men’s basketball loses second straight game after failing to stop a Dartmouth comeback. Jackson Hicke remains a bright spot, scoring 28 points.

SPORTS | January 24

No. 20 Princeton women’s basketball prevails over Harvard in overtime in an instant classic

Photo of Princeton women's basketball player Ashley Chea celebrating.

No. 20 Princeton women’s basketball prevails over Harvard in overtime in an instant classic

Jordan Halagao

Princeton defeated Harvard thanks to a heroic buzzer-beater from Ashley Chea.

Princeton defeated Harvard thanks to a heroic buzzer beater from Ashley Chea.

SPORTS | January 24

No. 22 women’s basketball breezes past Dartmouth, 69–41 in blowout win

No. 22 women’s basketball breezes past Dartmouth, 69–41 in blowout win

Julian Benkin Danoff

The Tigers extended their win streak to 13 after defeating Dartmouth.

SPORTS | January 18

A weekend of narrow margins: Men’s ice hockey falls to Cornell and Colgate

Princeton men's ice hockey player passing the puck.

A weekend of narrow margins: Men’s ice hockey falls to Cornell and Colgate

Cadigan Perriello

Men's ice hockey fell in two northern New York matchups last weekend.

SPORTS | January 18

Men’s basketball suffers first Ivy League loss to Harvard in overtime defeat

Princeton defender in a black jersey spreads his arms.

Men’s basketball suffers first Ivy League loss to Harvard in overtime defeat

Andrew Kang

The Tigers dominated throughout, but the Crimson drew the game to a close with a draw, pushing it into overtime.

SPORTS | January 18

No. 18 men’s ice hockey starts the new year 3–1, remains atop conference standings

Two players in white uniforms hugging each other and celebrating with another player skating towards them.

No. 18 men’s ice hockey starts the new year 3–1, remains atop conference standings

Chloe Lydia Li and Lucas Nor

Halfway through the season, Princeton leads the ECAC as they look for their first conference title since 2018.

SPORTS | January 13

Men’s basketball finds its stride, beating Penn and Yale to start Ivy League play

A player in a white jersey yells in excitement while holding a basketball.

Men’s basketball finds its stride, beating Penn and Yale to start Ivy League play

Jordan Halagao and Andrew Kang

Princeton remains unbeaten in Ivy League play after their wins against Penn and preseason favorite Yale.

SPORTS | January 12

No. 22 women’s basketball extends winning streak to twelve with resounding victory over Yale

A player in an orange jersey shooting a basketball and jumping.

No. 22 women’s basketball extends winning streak to twelve with resounding victory over Yale

Lucas Nor

The Tigers are now 2–0 in Ivy League play and will look to maintain their winning ways next week against Dartmouth.

SPORTS | January 12

No. 25 women’s basketball completes improbable comeback with late game winner at George Mason

A player in a black jersey dribbling a basketball, being guarded by a player in a white jersey.

No. 25 women’s basketball completes improbable comeback with late game winner at George Mason

Lucas Nor

The Tigers are now 11–1 and continue to cement themselves as true contenders on the big stage.

SPORTS | January 4

Men’s basketball falls to Temple, defeats Vermont to end non-conference play

Princeton guard Jack Stanton shooting the ball.

Men’s basketball falls to Temple, defeats Vermont to end non-conference play

Kai Kim and James Li

The Tigers split their last two non-conference games against familiar opponents.

SPORTS | January 4

Men’s ice hockey ends 2025 victorious in a high-scoring game versus Brown

Men’s ice hockey ends 2025 victorious in a high-scoring game versus Brown

Isa Mena

Men’s ice hockey sealed an overtime victory over the Bears last weekend.

SPORTS | January 4

Star Princeton football safety Nasir Hill declares for 2026 NFL draft

Football player sitting atop teammates celebrating.

Star Princeton football safety Nasir Hill declares for 2026 NFL draft

Alex Beverton-Smith

After Andrei Iosivas ’23 and Jalen Travis ’24 were drafted in the last few years, Hill is hoping to follow in their footsteps and become the next great Princeton NFL draftee.

SPORTS | December 18

The Yeager years: Princeton’s prized player earns her last post-season accolades

Field hockey player celebrating on pitch.

The Yeager years: Princeton’s prized player earns her last post-season accolades

Emilia Reay

Senior midfielder Beth Yeager became the first player in Ivy League history to win four POTY awards and four first-team All-American honors. She became the first Princeton player to earn two Mid-Atlantic Regional POTY awards as well.

SPORTS | December 18

Princeton women’s basketball cracks AP Top 25 rankings

Princeton women’s basketball cracks AP Top 25 rankings

Emilia Reay

Princeton women’s basketball’s starting five have each played an integral role in the team’s early success, reaching the AP Top 25 on Monday.

SPORTS | December 18

Xaivian Lee hunts for success with national champion Florida Gators

A basketball player prepares to shoot a free throw as players line up along the lane, with a referee and coach on the sideline and a packed arena crowd in the background.

Xaivian Lee hunts for success with national champion Florida Gators

Hayk Yengibaryan

Lee is averaging 16.8 points over Florida’s last four games, a sharp improvement from the 7.1 points he averaged in the first six.

SPORTS | December 15

By the Numbers: Winter sports fall into swing and history on ice

“By the Numbers” layed over photos of athletes and numbers in a checkered layout.

By the Numbers: Winter sports fall into swing and history on ice

Harrison Blank

This week in By the Numbers, track & field and swim & dive set new program records and hockey had a historic weekend.

SPORTS | December 12

Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

Man in white jersey dribbles a basketball.

Men’s basketball losing streak hits seven games as game winner against Merrimack falls short

Zeke Arnold

The Tigers were once again without top scorer and junior guard Dalen Davis, who injured his right angle in a Nov. 20 game over Northeastern. Abdullahi returned from injury and recorded eight points in 19 minutes, while junior guard Jackson Hicke led Princeton in scoring with 21 points on 8–12 shooting.

SPORTS | December 11

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