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Zeina Zein ’27 brings home squash glory in national championship win

Zeina Zein ’27 brings home squash glory in national championship win

Bryant Figueroa

Sophomore Zeina Zein won the women’s squash national championship after a grueling 15 games and five rounds.

Sophomore Zeina Zein won the women’s squash national championship after a grueling 15 games and five rounds.

SPORTS | January 30

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Men’s squash roars to undefeated start, eyes set on Ivy title

Men’s squash roars to undefeated start, eyes set on Ivy title

Harrison Blank

Men’s squash is 7–0 to start their season, including two teams ranked nationally in the top-five. They are set to vie for both the Ivy League title and the national championship.

Men’s squash is 7–0 to start their season, including two teams ranked nationally in the top-five. They are set to vie for both the Ivy League title and the national championship.

SPORTS | January 29

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Football duo Will Reed and Tommy Matheson to transfer for fifth year of eligibility

Football duo Will Reed and Tommy Matheson to transfer for fifth year of eligibility

Lily Pampolina

Senior offensive linemen Will Reed and Tommy Matheson are set to transfer to West Virginia University and Boston College, respectively, for their fifth year of eligibility.

Senior offensive linemen Will Reed and Tommy Matheson are set to transfer to West Virginia University and Boston College, respectively, for their fifth year of eligibility.

SPORTS | January 29

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Mile mania: Scatchard and Witt break all-time school records

Mile mania: Scatchard and Witt break all-time school records

Luke Stockless

Seniors Harrison Witt and Mena Scatchard each set new Princeton indoor track records for the mile this past Saturday. The men’s and women’s teams both met Navy in their separate dual meets and are now optimistically preparing for the postseason.

Seniors Harrison Witt and Mena Scatchard each set new Princeton indoor track records for the mile this past Saturday. The men’s and women’s teams both met Navy in their separate dual meets and are now optimistically preparing for the postseason.

SPORTS | January 27

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Men’s basketball snaps seven-game win streak, falls to Cornell 85–76

Men’s basketball snaps seven-game win streak, falls to Cornell 85–76

Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman

After falling behind early yet again, Princeton Men’s Basketball was unable to erase the deficit in a rare loss to Cornell on Saturday.

After falling behind early yet again, Princeton Men's Basketball was unable to erase the deficit in a rare loss to Cornell on Saturday.

SPORTS | January 26

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Princeton Fencing shines at Philadelphia Invitational

Princeton Fencing shines at Philadelphia Invitational

Matthew Yi

The Tigers won 10 matches in the Philadelphia Invitational as they prepare for the Ivy League Tournament.

The Tigers won 10 matches in the Philadelphia Invitational as they prepare for the Ivy League Tournament.

SPORTS | January 26

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Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Columbia on the road in first Ivy loss

Women’s basketball falls to undefeated Columbia on the road in first Ivy loss

Doug Schwartz

Women’s basketball struggles to control turnover problems and falls to Columbia in their first Ivy League loss of the season. The Tigers led at halftime but could not put enough scoring together to hang on to their lead.

Women’s basketball struggles to control turnover problems and fails to Columbia in their first Ivy League loss of the season. The Tigers led at halftime but could not put enough scoring together to hang on to their lead.

SPORTS | January 24

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Cardiac cats: Men’s basketball completes 20-point comeback in win over Columbia

Cardiac cats: Men’s basketball completes 20-point comeback in win over Columbia

Joseph Uglialoro

Men’s basketball graps victory from the jaws of defeat in 20-point comeback over Columbia. The Tigers continue their unbeaten Ivy League record behind another clutch shot from star guard Xaivian Lee.

Men’s basketball graps victory from the jaws of defeat in 20-point comeback over Columbia. The Tigers continue their unbeaten Ivy League record behind another clutch shot from star guard Xaivian Lee.

SPORTS | January 24

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Step-back three from Lee clinches win over Dartmouth

Step-back three from Lee clinches win over Dartmouth

Doug Schwartz

Xaivian Lee’s late game heroics help men’s basketball escape with a win in Hanover over Dartmouth. The Tigers start Ivy League play undefeated after a couple early season losses.

Xaivian Lee’s late game heroics help men’s basketball escape with a win in Hanover over Dartmouth. The Tigers start Ivy League play undefeated after a couple early season losses.

SPORTS | January 23

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Former Tiger offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24 announces for NFL Draft

Former Tiger offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24 announces for NFL Draft

Doug Schwartz

Former Princeton football offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24, who spent a graduate year at Iowa State, declared for the NFL Draft. seeking to join Andrei Iosivas ’23 as Tigers in the pros. Travis currently looks to be a mid-to-late round draft pick with high potential.

Former Princeton football offensive tackle Jalen Travis ’24, who spent a graduate year at Iowa State, declared for the NFL Draft. seeking to join Andrei Iosivas ’23 as Tigers in the pros. Travis currently looks to be a mid-to-late round draft pick with high potential.

SPORTS | January 23

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Chea’s buzzer-beater propels women’s basketball past Harvard

Chea’s buzzer-beater propels women’s basketball past Harvard

Max Hines

Women's basketball outlasts Harvard, stunning the Crimson with a last-second step-back jumper by sophomore guard Ashley Chea to win by two and staying undefeated in Ivy League play.

Women's basketball outlasts Harvard, stunning the Crimson with a last-second step-back jumper by sophomore guard Ashley Chea to win by two and staying undefeated in Ivy League play.

SPORTS | January 17

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Men’s basketball outlasts Harvard in Ivy League opener

Men’s basketball outlasts Harvard in Ivy League opener

Luke Stockless

Men's basketball survives a late surge from the Crimson to hold on and take their Ivy League opener, led by junior stars Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce.

Men's basketball survives a late surge from the Crimson to hold on and take their Ivy League opener, led by junior stars Xaivian Lee and Caden Pierce.

SPORTS | January 17

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Former Princeton defensive standout Ozzie Nicholas declares for NFL Draft

Former Princeton defensive standout Ozzie Nicholas declares for NFL Draft

Joseph Uglialoro

Former Princeton football linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ’24 declared for the NFL Draft last week after an impressive graduate season at Duke University. Nicholas looks to impress scouts at his upcoming pro day, hoping to become the next Tiger drafted to the NFL, following in the footsteps of Andrei Iosivas ’23.

Former Princeton football linebacker Ozzie Nicholas ‘24 declared for the NFL Draft last week after an impressive graduate season at Duke University. Nicholas looks to impress scouts at his upcoming pro day, hoping to become the next Tiger drafted to the NFL, following in the footsteps of Andrei Iosivas ‘23.

SPORTS | January 17

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Princeton athletes push for professional opportunities

Princeton athletes push for professional opportunities

Alex Beverton-Smith

Four Princeton Tigers look to start and continue professional careers in their respective sports after a flurry of announcements this week.

Four Princeton Tigers look to start and continue professional careers in their respective sports after a flurry of announcements this week.

SPORTS | January 9

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Men’s Hockey falls twice in doubleheader against No. 20 New Hampshire at Baker Rink

Men’s Hockey falls twice in doubleheader against No. 20 New Hampshire at Baker Rink

Keyan Vojdani

The Tigers are looking to get back on track with another doubleheader against No. 18 Quinnipiac this weekend.

The Tigers are looking to get back on track with another doubleheader against No. 18 Quinnipiac this weekend.

SPORTS | January 9

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Davis and Lee lead men’s basketball to 15-point comeback against Akron

Davis and Lee lead men’s basketball to 15-point comeback against Akron

Bryant Figueroa

Following an early injury to the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, the Tigers trailed Akron until the final minute. A Dalen Davis three-pointer at the last minute saw them overcome the Zips in a dramatic fashion.

Following an early injury to the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, the Tigers trailed Akron until the final minute. A Dalen Davis three-pointer at the last minute saw them overcome the Zips in a dramatic fashion.

SPORTS | December 31

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Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers 83–82 in thrilling Garden State showdown

Bryant Figueroa

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

For the second year in a row, the Tigers showed the country they are the premier basketball program in the Garden State, upsetting Jersey rivals Rutgers behind a game-winner from the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce. 

SPORTS | December 22

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Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Princeton’s new ‘Latinx Student-Athlete Organization’ aims to foster belonging

Josefina Gurevich

Since sophomore students established Princeton’s first Latinx Athlete Student Organization, they have worked to build community and support Latinx student athletes campus-wise.

Since sophomore students established Princeton’s first Latinx Athlete Student Organization, they have worked to build community and support Latinx student athletes campus-wise.

SPORTS | December 20

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Preview and Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers

Preview and Staff Picks: Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers

Hayk Yengibaryan and Bryant Figueroa

On Saturday, the Tigers will play their biggest non-conference game of the season when they travel to Newark, N.J. to take on Rutgers at the Prudential Center. Both sides will be itching for a win to improve their resume heading into conference play.

On Saturday, the Tigers will play their biggest non-conference game of the season when they travel to Newark, N.J. to take on Rutgers at the Prudential Center. Both sides will be itching for a win to improve their resume heading into conference play.

SPORTS | December 20

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Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

Ivy League football to be allowed into postseason play for first time

Alex Beverton-Smith

On Dec. 18, the Ivy League announced that it will allow its team to compete in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason, giving its teams a chance to compete for a national championship for the first time in conference history.

On Dec. 18, the Ivy League announced that it will allow its team to compete in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason, giving its teams a chance to compete for a national championship for the first time in conference history.

SPORTS | December 20

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