March 1, 2017

After Helping PU Football Win 2 Ivy Titles, Perry Heading Home to Take Helm of Bryant

HEADING HOME: James Perry, center, enjoys the moment with Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley after he was named as the head coach of the school’s football program this January. Perry served as the offensive coordinator for the Princeton University football team for the last seven seasons. Employing a no-huddle, up-tempo style under Perry’s guidance, Princeton won Ivy League titles in 2013 and 2016. For Perry, a record-breaking quarterback at Brown University, taking the helm at Bryant amounts to a homecoming as the school is located about 10 miles from his alma mater. (Photo Courtesy of Bryant Athletic Communications)

As the offensive coordinator for the Princeton University football team over the last seven seasons, James Perry favored a fast and physical approach. more

Senior Co-Captain Smith Proud of Team’s Progress As PU Women’s Hoops Earns Spot in Ivy Tourney

LAST STAND: Princeton University women’s basketball player Vanessa Smith looks to pass the ball in a game earlier this season. Senior star Smith played well last weekend in her final games at Jadwin Gym, scoring 15 points as Princeton defeated Columbia 78-45 on Friday to clinch a spot in the upcoming Ivy League tournament and then chipping in 10 a night later as the Tigers fell 55-44 to Cornell. Princeton, now 14-10 overall and 8-3 Ivy, plays at Harvard on March 3, at Dartmouth on March 4, and at Penn on March 7. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

After losing its first two Ivy League games this winter, the Princeton University women’s basketball team did some soul searching. more

February 22, 2017

Triggering Tiger Men’s Lax to Rout of NJIT, Freshman Star Sowers Makes History in Debut

HISTORIC DEBUT: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Michael Sowers eludes a foe last Saturday as Princeton hosted NJIT in its season opener. Freshman attackman Sowers tallied two goals and five assists to help trigger the offense as Princeton rolled to a 22-8 win over the Highlanders. Sowers’s assist total broke Ryan Boyle’s school record for assists in the first game of a freshman year (four in his 2001 debut). The Tigers have a busy week coming up as they are slated to host Marist on February 21 and Hofstra on February 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Ending up with a swollen right eye and a bandage covering a nasty gash on his temple, Michael Sowers took some lumps as he made his debut for the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team last Saturday. more

PU Women’s Hockey Posts Weekend Sweep, Will Host Quinnipiac in ECACH Quarterfinals

SENIOR MOMENT: Princeton University women’s hockey player Molly Contini (No. 9), center, battles for the puck in game this season. Senior star forward Contini scored two goals as Princeton defeated Union 4-1 on Friday and then assisted on the winning goal as the Tigers defeated Rensselaer 4-2 a day later on the program’s Senior Day to clinch home ice for the upcoming ECAC Hockey playoffs. The victory improved No. 8 Princeton to 18-8-3 overall and 14-6-2 ECACH as it finished fourth in the league standings and will now host fifth-place and 10th-ranked Quinnipiac (20-8-6 overall, 13-6-3 ECACH) in a best-of-three quarterfinal series starting on February 24. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

With the Princeton University women’s hockey team trailing Rensselaer 2-1 in the third period last Saturday, and its hopes of earning home ice for the upcoming ECAC Hockey playoffs in serious jeopardy, the Tigers’ stellar group of seniors wasn’t about to be denied. more

February 15, 2017

Star Defenseman Teves Excels in the Clutch As PU Men’s Hockey Posts Weekend Sweep

TURNING THE CORNER: Princeton University men’s hockey player Josh Teves races up the ice in a game earlier this season. Last Friday, sophomore defenseman Teves tallied a goal and an assist to help Princeton defeat No. 18 St. Lawrence 3-1. A day later, Teves contributed a goal and an assist as the Tigers overcame a 2-0 third period deficit to defeat Clarkson 3-2 in overtime and extend their unbeaten streak to six. Princeton, now 11-11-3 overall and 6-9-3 ECAC Hockey, plays at Rensselaer on February 17 and at Union on February 18.

Even though the Princeton University men’s hockey team found itself trailing No. 18 St. Lawrence 1-0 midway through the first period last Friday at Baker Rink, Josh Teves wasn’t fazed. more

Sparked by Battle-Tested Group of Seniors, PU Women’s Lacrosse Primed for Big Spring

GOAL-ORIENTED: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Olivia Hompe heads to goal in a game last season. Senior star attacker and tri-captain Hompe figures to be Princeton’s top offensive threat again this season after scoring 59 points on 47 goals and 12 assists as a junior. The Tigers open their 2017 campaign by hosting Temple on February 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

The six seniors on the Princeton University women’s lacrosse team have already accomplished a lot in their careers. more

Tiger Men’s Lacrosse Beginning Madalon Era, Looking to Employ New Systems Against NJIT

MAC ATTACK: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Gavin McBride heads upfield in action last year. Senior attackman and co-captain McBride is the team’s leading returning scorer, having tallied 34 points on 26 goals and eight assists last season. Princeton, which is being guided by new head coach Matt Madalon, opens its 2017 campaign by hosting NJIT on February 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

For the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team, getting the chance to go on an overseas trip to Portugal last fall could not have come at a better time. more

Senior Star Cook Enjoys Milestone Weekend As PU Men’s Hoops Tops Cornell, Columbia

HANDLING HIS BUSINESS: Princeton University men’s basketball player Steven Cook handles the ball in recent action. Last Saturday, Cook scored 19 points and had eight rebounds to help Princeton edge Columbia 61-59. A day earlier, Cook passed the 1,000-point mark in his Princeton career when he tallied nine points in a 69-60 win over Cornell. Princeton, which has posted 11 straight wins and is now 15-6 overall and 8-0 Ivy League, plays at Yale on February 17 and at Brown on February 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

As Columbia’s Jake Killingsworth lofted a three-pointer with seconds remaining in regulation and the Princeton University men’s basketball team clinging to a 61-59 lead over the Lions, the crowd at Jadwin Gym held its breath as the ball flew to the hoop. more

February 8, 2017

PU Women’s Hoops Produces Weekend Sweep As Holland’s Return Lends Element of Toughness

BOUNCING BACK: Princeton University women’s basketball player Kenya Holland dribbles up the court in a game earlier this season. Last weekend, junior guard Holland returned to action after undergoing a knee operation in December and starred off the bench as Princeton defeated Dartmouth 85-55 on Friday and then edged Harvard 63-58 in overtime a day later. The Tigers, now 9-9 overall and 3-2 Ivy League, play at Cornell on February 10 and at Columbia on February 11. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

While the Princeton University women’s basketball team was excited to return to action from its two-week exam break as it hosted Dartmouth last Friday, nobody was happier than Kenya Holland. more

Senior Star Tucker Keeps Up Clutch Play As PU Women’s Hockey Defeats Brown

FIGHTING FOR POSITION: Princeton University women’s hockey player Cassidy Tucker, right, battles a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, senior forward Tucker scored a goal to help Princeton defeat visiting Brown 6-1. The tenth-ranked Tigers, now 15-7-3 overall and 11-5-2 ECAC Hockey, play at No. 4 Clarkson (21-4-5 overall, 15-1-2 ECACH) on February 10, and at No. 3 St. Lawrence (23-3-2 overall, 15-2-1 ECACH) on February 11. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Riding an 11-game unbeaten streak coming into last weekend, the Princeton University women’s hockey team hit a roadblock as it fell 3-1 to visiting Yale last Friday. more

Following in Footsteps of Older Brother, Kolodzik Making Impact for PU Wrestling

MAKING HIS MOVE: Princeton University wrestler Matt Kolodzik, right, battles a foe in a bout earlier this season. Last Saturday, freshman star Kolodzik, currently ranked fourth nationally at 141 pounds with a 20-2 record, posted two wins to help Princeton defeat Brown 32-6 and Harvard 33-3. The Tigers, now 7-6 overall and 3-0 Ivy League, wrestle at Columbia on February 10 and at perennial league champion Cornell on February 11. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Matt Kolodzik boasts the most glittering resume of any freshman to ever join the Princeton University wrestling program. more

February 1, 2017

Princeton Men’s Hockey Shines at Philly Event, Overcoming Late Deficit to Stun No. 4 Penn State

STATEMENT GAME: Princeton University men’s hockey player David Hallisey controls the puck in recent action. Last Saturday, junior forward Hallisey scored two goals as Princeton rallied from a 4-2 third period deficit to defeat No. 4 Penn State 5-4 at the Wells Fargo Center in the Philadelphia College Hockey Faceoff. The Tigers, now 8-11-2, play at Yale on February 3 and at Brown on February 4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

It was a situation that could have gone downhill quickly for the Princeton University men’s hockey team. more

January 25, 2017

Coming From Canada to Star for PU Men’s Squash Osborne Sticking Around in Assistant Coaching Role

BORN LEADER: Tyler Osborne tracks a shot during his career with the Princeton University men’s squash team. Osborne ’15, who helped the Tigers win the 2012 national title in his freshman season, is currently serving as a full-time assistant coach for both the Princeton men‘s and women’s squash programs. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications)

Tyler Osborne came to Princeton University in the fall of 2011 from Canada to join the Tiger men’s squash team as a prized recruit of legendary head coach Bob Callahan. more

January 18, 2017

With Stephens Enjoying Breakout Weekend, Princeton Men’s Hoops Sweeps Brown, Yale

UPPING HIS GAME: Princeton University men’s basketball player Myles Stephens goes up for a bucket in recent action. Last Saturday, sophomore guard Stephens scored a career-high 19 points to help Princeton defeat Yale 66-58. He was later named the Ivy League Player of the Week. The Tigers, now 10-6 overall and 3-0 Ivy League, are currently on exam hiatus and will be back in action when they play at Dartmouth on February 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Myles Stephens established himself as a defensive stopper from the minute he stepped on the court for the Princeton University men’s basketball team last winter in his freshman campaign. more

Princeton Men’s Hockey Posts 0-1-1 Weekend Highlighted by Phinney Setting Career Saves Mark

FOR THE RECORD: Princeton University men’s hockey goalie Colton Phinney prepares to ward off a shot last Friday as Princeton fell 5-1 to visiting Cornell. Senior goalie Phinney recorded 21 saves in the contest, making history in the process as his fifth stop gave him 2,952 in his career, passing the previous program record of 2,951 set by Ronald Dennis in 1983. A night later, Phinney added to his record total, making 37 saves as Princeton tied Colgate 2-2 as it moved to 7-11-2 overall and 3-9-2 ECAC Hockey. The Tigers are currently on a hiatus for exams and return to action when they face top-ranked Penn State on January 28 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Colton Phinney has endured a lot of disappointment in his time with the Princeton University men’s hockey team. more

Junior Star Robinson Produces Double-Double As PU Women’s Hoops Tops Yale for 1st Ivy Win

DOUBLE PLAY: Princeton University women’s basketball player Leslie Robinson drives to the basket in recent action. Last Saturday against visiting Yale, junior Robinson contributed a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds to help Princeton rally to 74-62 win over the Bulldogs. A night earlier, Robinson produced another double-double in a 98-88 loss to Brown, scoring a career-high 21 points with 11 rebounds. The Tigers, now 7-9 overall and 1-2 Ivy League, are on exam hiatus and return to action when they host Dartmouth on February 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

It was only mid-January but the Princeton University women’s basketball team was badly in need of a win when it hosted Yale last Saturday evening. more

January 11, 2017

Displaying Its Experience in Crunch Time, PU Men’s Hoops Weathers Storm to Beat Penn

ANSWERING THE BELL: Princeton University men’s basketball player Amir Bell dribbles the ball in recent action. Last Saturday, junior guard Bell had 12 points and four rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench to help Princeton defeat Penn 61-52 in the Ivy League opener for both teams. The Tigers, now 8-6 overall and 1-0 Ivy, host Brown on January 13 and Yale on January 14. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Even though the Princeton University men’s basketball team jumped out to a 39-18 lead against visiting Penn early in the second half last Saturday evening, Mitch Henderson knew that game was far from over. more

PU Women’s Hoops Edged by Penn in Ivy Opener, But Young Squad Heading in the Right Direction

RUSH HOUR: Princeton University women’s basketball player Gabrielle Rush handles the ball last Saturday against Penn. Sophomore guard Rush scored a career-high 15 points but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers fell to Penn 62-57 in the Ivy League opener for both teams. Princeton, now 6-8 overall and 0-1 Ivy, hosts Brown on January 13 and Yale on January 14. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Gabrielle Rush was a member of the supporting cast last winter for the Princeton University women’s basketball team in her freshman season. more

PU Women’s Hockey Extends Unbeaten Streak to 8, Posting a Weekend Sweep of Dartmouth, Harvard

ON A ROLL: Princeton University women’s hockey player Claire Thompson fires the puck up the ice last Friday against visiting Dartmouth. Freshman defenseman Thompson contributed three assists in the game to help Princeton prevail 4-0. A day later, Thompson and the Tigers edged Harvard 2-1 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight. Princeton, now 12-6-2 overall and 8-4-1 ECAC Hockey, plays at Cornell on January 13 and at Colgate a day later. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

As the Princeton University women’s hockey team struggled to a 5-6-1 start this season, one of the low points came in mid-November when the Tigers fell 3-2 in overtime to previously winless Dartmouth. more

January 4, 2017

Showing Growth in 3-Game Winning Streak, Princeton Men’s Hoops Primed for Ivy Opener

FLYING HIGH: Princeton University men’s basketball player Steven Cook flies upcourt in recent action. Last Sunday against visiting Cal Poly, senior star Cook scored a game-high 24 points to help the Tigers prevail 81-52 and post their third straight win. Cook was later named the Ivy League Player of the Week. Princeton, now 7-6, opens Ivy play by hosting Penn on January 7. Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Even though the Princeton University men’s basketball team fell 96-90 at Monmouth on December 20, Mitch Henderson saw that performance as a turning point for the Tigers. more

PU Women’s Hockey Edges Quinnipiac As Koelzer Excels at Both Ends of the Ice

CAT FIGHT: Princeton University women’s hockey player Kelsey Koelzer controls the puck. Last Sunday, senior star and team captain Koelzer contributed two assists to help Princeton defeat Quinnipiac 3-2. It marked Princeton’s first win over the Bobcats since January, 2011 as it went 0-12-2 in the rivalry over the last six years. The Tigers, now 10-6-2 overall and 6-4-1 ECAC Hockey, host Dartmouth on January 6 and Harvard on January 7. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Returning to action after a 20-day holiday hiatus, the Princeton University women’s hockey team looked rusty as it hosted Penn State last Saturday. more

December 28, 2016

Reflecting the Turbulence, Unpredictability Seen in 2016, Surprises, Breakthroughs Spiced up Local Sporting Scene

GOLD STANDARD: Star goalie Ashleigh Johnson makes a save for the U.S. national team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rising Princeton University senior Johnson helped the U.S. go on an undefeated run to the gold medal at the Rio Games. (Photo Courtesy of U.S.A. Water Polo)

Across the sporting landscape, 2016 was a year of turbulence and unpredictability featuring such startling developments as the Chicago Cubs winning their first World Series since 1908, the Cleveland Cavaliers rallying from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals and earn that city’s first major pro title since 1964, and Villanova capping an unlikely run to the NCAA men’s basketball title with a buzzer beater for the ages. Of course, on the political scene, Donald Trump’s stunning win in the U.S. presidential election was the shocker of shockers. more

With Senior Co-Captain Smith Getting Up to Speed, PU Women’s Hoops Sets Records in Rout of Wagner

DRIVING FORCE: Princeton University women’s basketball player Vanessa Smith drives to the basket in a game during the 2015-16 season. Last Wednesday, senior co-captain Smith scored 12 points to help Princeton rout Wagner 107-44 as the Tigers set a program record for most points in a game, breaking the mark set against Portland State (104) on December 19, 2014. Princeton, now 5-6, plays at Georgia Tech on December 29 and at Lipscomb on December 31. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Vanessa Smith got off to a slow start this season for the Princeton University women’s basketball team, getting up to speed after dealing with a foot injury over the offseason. more

December 21, 2016

Earning Split With No. 19 Minnesota State, PU Men’s Hockey Riding High Into 2017

ACTION JACKSON: Princeton University men’s hockey player Jackson Cressey heads up the ice in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, freshman forward Cressey tallied a goal and an assist in a losing cause as Princeton fell 5-4 to No. 19 Minnesota State, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Tigers. Going 7-2 after an 0-6-1 start, Princeton brings a 7-8-1 overall record into the holiday break and a shot of confidence as it looks forward to the second half of the season. The Tigers are on a hiatus until they play at Dartmouth on January 6. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

With the Princeton University men’s hockey team trailing No. 19 Minnesota State 2-0 heading into the second period last Saturday, the Tiger players realized that they just had to be themselves to make a rally.  more

With Seniors Brase, Caruso Sidelined for the Season, Stephens, Cannady Stepping Up for PU Mens’ Hoops

MYLES TO GO: Princeton University men’s basketball player Myles Stephens drives around a foe in a game last winter. Last Wednesday against visiting Saint Joseph’s, sophomore guard Stephens, a former Pennington School standout, made his first career start for Princeton, contributing 12 points and six rebounds in a losing cause as the Tigers fell 76-68 to the Hawks. Princeton, which moved to 4-5 with the defeat, was slated to play at Monmouth on December 20 and at Bucknell on December 22. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Myles Stephens was in the starting lineup for the first time in his career and Devin Cannady was making his fourth-ever start as Princeton University men’s basketball team welcomed Saint Joseph’s to Jadwin Gym last Wednesday. more