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How Princeton’s record-breaking back line is rewriting program history

A group of defenders in orange and black jerseys celebrating with the goalkeeper in a blue jersey.

How Princeton’s record-breaking back line is rewriting program history

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

Princeton men's soccer is riding a historic, record-shattering season fueled by a defense-first mentality.

SPORTS | November 22

‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

Big team and coaches celebrating win on soccer field, posing for photo.

‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

James Li

Princeton men’s soccer three years ago won just a singular Ivy League game. This season they went undefeated and didn’t concede a goal. This is how they did it.

SPORTS | November 22

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

Preview and Staff Picks: No. 3 men’s soccer vs Duke in the NCAA Tournament

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Preview and Staff Picks: No. 3 men’s soccer vs Duke in the NCAA Tournament

Hayk Yengibaryan and Xavier Latimer

The Orange and Black are searching for their first NCAA win in 32 years.

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

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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

By the numbers: Men’s soccer makes history

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By the numbers: Men’s soccer makes history

Harrison Blank

This week in By the Numbers, men’s soccer has soared to new heights, setting program and Ivy League records. Their defense stands atop the national rankings across several metrics.

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

Men’s soccer named No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, highest in Ivy history

Soccer player in white sends in a corner

Men’s soccer named No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, highest in Ivy history

Harrison Blank

Men’s soccer will look to win the program’s first NCAA Tournament game since 1993 this Sunday.

SPORTS | November 18

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

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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