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Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball maintain steady lead to overcome Quinnipiac 79–70

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Women’s basketball maintain steady lead to overcome Quinnipiac 79–70

Alex Beverton-Smith

After going down 2–0 to start the game, Princeton quickly took the lead and held onto it for the rest of the game. The Tigers managed to keep the Bobcats at arm’s length with relative ease, and they earned themselves another victory after a tough loss against Rhode Island (6–4 overall, 0–0 Atlantic 10) last week.

After going down 2–0 to start the game, Princeton quickly took the lead and held onto it for the rest of the game. The Tigers managed to keep the Bobcats at arm’s length with relative ease, and they earned themselves another victory after a tough loss against Rhode Island (6–4 overall, 0–0 Atlantic 10) last week.

SPORTS | 12/08/2023

No. 25 women’s basketball wins double-overtime thriller against Seton Hall

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No. 25 women’s basketball wins double-overtime thriller against Seton Hall

Tate Hutchins

The women’s basketball team improved to 5–2 on the young season after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates in double-overtime. The game was their first since October of last year as a nationally ranked team.

The women's basketball team improved to 5–2 on the young season after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates in double-overtime. The game was their first since October of last year as a nationally ranked team.

SPORTS | 11/30/2023

Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

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Women’s basketball ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, men’s team continues to receive points

Hayk Yengibaryan

Women’s basketball is ranked for the first time since November 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

Women's basketball is ranked for the first time since November of 2022, when they were ranked No. 24 in the 2022–23 preseason AP Poll.

SPORTS | 11/27/2023

Women’s basketball topples No. 20 Oklahoma for fourth win against ranked opponent in program history

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Women’s basketball topples No. 20 Oklahoma for fourth win against ranked opponent in program history

Alex Beverton-Smith

The victory marked just the fourth win the Tigers have had against ranked opponents in program history, and the third win against ranked opponents in the last three years.

The victory marked just the fourth win the Tigers have had against ranked opponents in program history, and the third win against ranked opponents in the last three years.

SPORTS | 11/27/2023
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Women’s basketball battles back to beat Duquesne in season opener

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Women’s basketball battles back to beat Duquesne in season opener

Allison Ha

Led by sophomore guard Madison St. Rose, the Tigers started the 2023–24 campaign with a 65–57 win versus the Duquesne Dukes. St. Rose finished the game with a career-high 26 points.

Led by sophomore guard Madison St. Rose, the Tigers started the 2023–24 campaign with a 65–57 win versus the Duquesne Dukes. St. Rose finished the game with a career-high 26 points.

SPORTS | 11/07/2023

Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

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Abby Meyers ’22 signs with the Washington Mystics

Brian Mhando

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

“[Playing for the Mystics] really is a dream come true,” former Princeton guard Abby Meyers ’22 said. “I grew up watching the Mystics play, and I am ready to help this team in any way I can.” 

SPORTS | 06/28/2023

‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

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‘She’s ready for this step’: How leadership, work ethic, and an enviable jump shot made Abby Meyers ’22 a first-round WNBA draft pick

Isabel Rodrigues

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

On Monday night, former Ivy League Player of the Year Abby Meyers '22 was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Wings, making Princeton the first Ivy League school to have two players drafted in the first round. 

SPORTS | 04/13/2023

​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

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​​Abby Meyers ’22 selected first round, 11th overall in 2023 WNBA draft

Wilson Conn

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

“There are so many amazing teams [in the WNBA], and I just looked up to all of them when I was growing up,” Meyers told The Daily Princetonian when she declared for the draft in March. “This whole experience is surreal, [it’s] like a full circle moment.”

SPORTS | 04/10/2023

‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

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‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

Gia Musselwhite and Yousif Mohamed

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

FEATURES | 03/29/2023

Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

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Women’s basketball closes season with NCAA second round loss to Utah, 63–56

Isabel Rodrigues

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

Despite the loss, after back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the meteoric rise of two stars in Kaitlyn Chen and Ellie Mitchell, there may still be plenty of magic left for years to come.

SPORTS | 03/20/2023

A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

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A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING: Princeton women's basketball downs N.C. State, 64–63

Isabel Rodrigues

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

A last-second three-pointer by senior guard Grace Stone sealed the win for the Tigers, who now have three March Madness victories in program history.

SPORTS | 03/18/2023

Preview: 10th-seeded women's basketball takes on seven-seed N.C. State in March Madness

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Preview: 10th-seeded women's basketball takes on seven-seed N.C. State in March Madness

Isabel Rodrigues

“They’re really strong in transition … and score really, really well at the rim,” head coach Carla Berube said of N.C. State during a press conference on Thursday. “We’ve got to communicate really well with each other … and take great shots on the offensive end so that defensively we’re back and ready to execute our game plan.”

“They’re really strong in transition … and score really, really well at the rim,” head coach Carla Berube said of N.C. State during a press conference on Thursday. “We’ve got to communicate really well with each other … and take great shots on the offensive end so that defensively we’re back and ready to execute our game plan.”

SPORTS | 03/17/2023

GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

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GOLDEN AGE: Women’s basketball secures fourth Ivy Tournament title after back-and-forth battle with Harvard, 54–48

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

Now, having earned an automatic berth as a result of winning the Ivy Tournament, Princeton will look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | 03/11/2023

Women’s basketball prevails over Penn, 60–47, to advance to Ivy Madness championship

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Women’s basketball prevails over Penn, 60–47, to advance to Ivy Madness championship

Isabel Rodrigues and Tony Owens

The Tigers started off incredibly well, and even though Penn was able to get back into the game, they received key contributions on both sides of the ball to punch their ticket to the Ivy League Final against the Harvard Crimson, a rematch of last-year’s nail biting tournament semifinal.

The Tigers started off incredibly well, and even though Penn was able to get back into the game, they received key contributions on both sides of the ball to punch their ticket to the Ivy League Final against the Harvard Crimson, a rematch of last-year’s nail biting tournament semifinal.

SPORTS | 03/10/2023

Women's basketball's Kaitlyn Chen wins Ivy League Player of the Year, Tigers bring in seven conference honors

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Women's basketball's Kaitlyn Chen wins Ivy League Player of the Year, Tigers bring in seven conference honors

Wilson Conn

Along with Chen, first-year guard Madison St. Rose and junior forward Ellie Mitchell took home major awards, winning Rookie of the Year and Co-defensive Player of the Year, respectively. Two other Tigers also received All-Ivy recognition.

Along with Chen, first-year guard Madison St. Rose and junior forward Ellie Mitchell took home major awards, winning Rookie of the Year and Co-defensive Player of the Year, respectively. Two other Tigers also received All-Ivy recognition.

SPORTS | 03/10/2023

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