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Former Princeton defensive standout Ozzie Nicholas declares for NFL Draft

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

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

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

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

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

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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Stand-out sophomore Kamryn Chaney transfers to Vanderbilt

Chaney was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2024 after leading the Tigers to a 12–2 record and a regular season title. Her loss will leave a hole in a team that was expected to be the favorites to win the league title in 2025.

Chaney was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2024 after leading the Tigers to a 12–2 record and a regular season title. Her loss will leave a hole in a team that was expected to be the favorites to win the league title in 2025.

SPORTS | December 18

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Women’s basketball take down Rhode Island, Amanze scores career-high

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

Women’s basketball held fast at home and defeated Rhode Island by double digits. Junior forward Tabitha Amanze put up a career high 14 points in the Tiger’s win in Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 16

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How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

SPORTS | December 12

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By The Numbers: Hockey win streaks and indoor track records shattered

This week in By The Numbers, the ice hockey teams continue their winning ways and a record on the indoor track. Despite these accomplishments, the Tigers won fewer of their games this week that the week prior, though they performed well at home.

This week in By The Numbers, the ice hockey teams continue their winning ways and a record on the indoor track. Despite these accomplishments, the Tigers won fewer of their games this week that the week prior, though they performed well at home.

SPORTS | December 12

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Women’s basketball drops two games to Portland and Utah on West Coast trip

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

Princeton’s only trip out west this season began with a messy blowout loss to Portland, but the Tigers cleaned up their offensive turnovers in a closely contested loss against Utah.

SPORTS | December 12

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Men’s basketball ekes out win over last-place Monmouth

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

A surprisingly close game against the cross-state rival on Tuesday night was saved by multiple threes from Blake Peters and Xaivian Lee, as the Tigers did just enough to escape Monmouth at Jadwin.

SPORTS | December 12

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Men’s ice hockey extends winning streak to four following wins over Union, RPI

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

The Tigers’ four-game winning streak is their longest winning streak since the 2017–18 season as the team finishes strong before winter break. For head coach Ben Syer, it may be a sign that his squad is finally beginning to find their edge under his leadership.

SPORTS | December 11

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Princeton wrestling team hopeful amid loss to rival Rutgers

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

Facing their fourth ranked matchup already in the young season, a short-handed Princeton wrestling team fell 7–32 in front of a full crowd at Jadwin in a Garden State matchup with Rutgers.

SPORTS | December 10

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Water polo falls to Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

After a successful regular season including a dominant NWPC win, No. 5 seeded Princeton water polo wrapped up their season and the careers of ten graduating seniors at the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No.4 Stanford in a 15–8 loss.

SPORTS | December 10

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Comeback attempt foiled as Princeton MBB falls to Furman 69-63

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

After going 1–2 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational in November, Princeton (7–4 overall, 0–0 Ivy League) dropped another game in the Palmetto State, losing 69–63 to Furman (9–1, 0–0 Southern Conference) on Saturday.

SPORTS | December 10

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Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli is pacing the Ivy League

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

Junior golfer Riccardo Fantinelli downplays his humor, claiming he “tries but rarely succeeds at being funny.” Indeed, to Ivy League competition, his game is no laughing matter. Fantinelli sat down with the ‘Prince’ to reflect on his road to collegiate golf, his playing style, and his hopes for Princeton’s season.

SPORTS | December 6