January 12, 2016

With Koelzer Catching Fire From the Blue Line, PU Women’s Hockey Extends Winning Streak to 8

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HOT STREAK: Princeton University women’s hockey player Kelsey Koelzer heads up the ice. Last weekend, junior defenseman Koelzer came up big. On Friday, Koelzer scored three goals in a 6-1 win over Brown for her first career hat trick and then chipped in a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Yale a day later as the Tigers posted their eighth straight win. Princeton, now 13-4-1 overall and 7-4-1 ECAC Hockey, plays at Union on January 8 and at Rensselaer on January 9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski).

Taking a six-game winning streak into the holiday break, the Princeton University women’s hockey team was determined to keep its foot on the gas when it resumed action last weekend with games against Brown and Yale.

“We had 20 days off so we worked super hard this past week,” said junior defenseman Kelsey Koelzer.

“It was like we never left, we just picked up where we left off. We have a good streak going, which is awesome to keep morale up. It is exactly the way we know we can play. We have a lot of skill, we have a lot of talent but, most importantly, we work really hard.” more

January 6, 2016

Smith Developing a Comfort Level in Starting Role As PU Women’s Hoops Girds for Ivy Opener at Penn

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ON THE BALL: Princeton University women’s basketball player Vanessa Smith goes up for the ball last Sunday in Princeton’s 79-55 win over visiting Hampton in its final non-conference game. Junior forward Smith scored 11 points and had three rebounds to help the Tigers improve to 11-3. Defending Ivy League champion Princeton tips off its conference campaign with a game at Penn (9-2) on January 9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Last season as a top reserve for the Princeton University women’s basketball team, Vanessa Smith averaged 7.5 points and 3.5 rebounds a game. more

December 23, 2015

Tiger Wrestling Heading to Midlands Tourney, Aiming for Another Breakthrough Performance

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TAKING HOLD: Princeton University wrestler Brett Harner controls a foe in recent action. Junior star and co-captain Harner has been a key performer for the Tigers at 197 pounds as Princeton is continuing its ascension up the ladder of college wrestling. The Tigers recently won the Navy Classic and have been ranked in the Top-25 nationally this season. Princeton is next in action when it competes in the prestigious Midlands Championships from December 29-30 at Northwestern. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Achieving a major breakthrough at the end of last season, the Princeton University wrestling team saw a program-record five performers qualify for the NCAA Championships. more

December 16, 2015

Sparked by Wheatley’s Toughness in the Paint, PU Women’s Hoops Tops Pitt, Fordham, Now 9-1

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ELBOW ROOM: Princeton University women’s basketball player Alex Wheatley elbows her way around a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, Wheatley scored 15 points to help Princeton defeat Pitt 61-47. On Monday, after being named Ivy League Player of the Week, she produced another strong effort, scoring 15 points and getting six rebounds to help Princeton top Fordham 55-44. The Tigers, now 9-1, play at Ohio State on December 18 and at Dayton on December 20. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Alex Wheatley was a force in the paint as the Princeton University women’s basketball team raced out to a 28-2 lead over Pittsburgh last Saturday. more

With Senior Star McDonell Coming Up Big, Tiger Women’s Hockey Sweeps Penn State

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MAC ATTACK: Princeton University women’s hockey player Jaimie McDonell battles a foe on the boards in recent action. Last Friday, senior forward and assistant captain McDonell contributed three assists to help the Tigers beat Penn State 4-1. A day later, she scored a goal as the Tigers topped Penn State 3-2 to sweep the two-game set and give Princeton its sixth straight win. McDonell was later named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week for her heroics. The Tigers, now 11-4-1 overall, have finished the 2015 portion of their schedule and are back in action when they host Brown on January 1 and Yale a day later. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

While the Princeton University women’s hockey team generated a number of chances in the first period as it hosted Penn State last Friday, it had nothing to show for its industry as the foes were locked in a scoreless stalemate. more

Hallisey Making Up for Lost Time in Sophomore Season As Princeton Men’s Hockey Continues to Show Progress

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FIGHTING FOR RESPECT: Princeton University men’s hockey player David Hallisey, left, battles a foe for the puck in a game earlier this season. Last Friday at Penn State, sophomore forward Hallisey chipped in two assists as Princeton rallied from a 4-0 deficit to draw within one goal before succumbing 6-3. A night later, Hallisey scored the lone goal for Princeton as it fell 4-1 in an exhibition game against the USA Under-18 team. The Tigers, now 4-9 overall, are next in action when they host No. 3 Quinnipiac (15-1-2) on December 29. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

David Hallisey is making up for lost time this winter in his sophomore season with the Princeton University men’s hockey team. more

December 9, 2015

Senior Berntsen Shows Comfort Level With New Role As PU Women’s Hoops Tops Michigan, Moves to 6-1

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ON FIRE: Princeton University women’s basketball player Amanda Berntsen, right, dribbles past a foe in recent action. Last Sunday against visiting Michigan, senior guard Berntsen contributed 13 points with four assists and two steals as Princeton pulled away to a 74-57 win over the previously undefeated Wolverines. The Tigers, now 6-1, host Monmouth on December 8, Pittsburgh on December 12, and Fordham on December 14. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

As the Princeton University women’s basketball team produced an epic 31-1 campaign last winter, senior guard Blake Dietrick triggered things, leading the team in points, assists, and three-pointers. more

With Frosh Star Lund Sparking 2nd Period Outburst, PU Women’s Hockey Rallies to Beat Dartmouth 4-1

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SUDDEN IMPACT: Princeton University women’s hockey player Karlie Lund, left, gets position in the crease last Saturday against visiting Dartmouth. Freshman star Lund tallied a goal and two assists in a five-minute stretch in the second period as the Tigers rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Big Green 4-1. Lund, the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Month for November, leads the Tigers with 16 points on seven goals and nine assists. Princeton, which has posted four straight wins in improving to 9-4-1 overall and 5-4-1 ECACH, hosts Penn State for a two-game set on December 11 and 12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

In the span of five minutes of action last Saturday, Karlie Lund of the Princeton University women’s hockey team displayed the skills that have made her one of the top rookies in ECAC Hockey this winter. more

December 2, 2015

With Junior Cook Providing Intensity, Production, PU Mens’ Hoops Gets Off to Promising 4-0 Start

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COOKING UP A WINNER: Princeton University men’s basketball player Steven Cook drives to the hoop against Lafayette last Wednesday. Junior forward Cook achieved his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the game, helping the Tigers to a 104-52 win over the Leopards. On Monday, Cook chipped in 17 points and six rebounds as the Tigers kept rolling with a 91-61 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. Princeton, now 4-0 for the first time since the 1997-98 season, plays at Stony Brook on December 5 and at Saint Joseph’s on December 8. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

After starting its season by pulling out a pair of nail-biters in tight wins over Rider and Saint Peter’s, the Princeton University men’s basketball team went on cruise control against visiting Lafayette last Wednesday. more

Clicking in Sweep of Two-Game Set at RIT, PU Women’s Hockey Primed for Homestand

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ROCK SOLID: Princeton University women’s hockey player Kiersten Falck heads up the ice in a game last winter. This past Saturday, sophomore forward Falck chipped in a goal and an assist as Princeton defeated Rochester Institute of Technology 6-1. The win gave the Tigers a sweep of the two-game set at RIT as they won 4-0 in the opener on Friday. Princeton, now 7-4-1 overall, hosts Harvard on December 4 and Dartmouth on December 5. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Coming off a tough weekend in upstate New York which saw it lose nailbiters at St. Lawrence and Clarkson, the Princeton University women’s hockey team was primed to come out on fire last Friday when it returned to the area to start a two-game set at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). more

Tiger Men’s Soccer Hit 10 Wins Again As Senior Class Went Out With a Bang

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ENDING WITH A BANG: Princeton University men’s soccer player Nico Hurtado boots the ball in a game this season. Senior midfielder Hurtado and his classmates ended their Princeton career with a bang as the Tigers defeated Yale 3-0 in the season finale. All nine seniors started the contest and all three Princeton goals came from members of the Class of 2016. The win gave Princeton a final record of 10-5-2 overall and 3-3-1 Ivy League. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

For the seniors on the Princeton University men’s soccer team, the season finale against visiting Yale earlier this month left them with memories that will last a lifetime.  more

Rebounding From 1st Regular Season Loss Since 2014, PU Women’s Hoops Wins Loyola Marymount Tourney

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TAKING FLIGHT: Princeton University women’s basketball player Annie Tarakchian, right, battles a Rider player for the ball as the teams met last week. Senior star and tri-captain -Tarakchian poured in 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help Princeton top the Broncs 78-59 in the November 24 contest. Over the weekend, Tarakchian starred as the Tigers headed to her native California and won the Loyola Marymount Tournament in Los Angeles by beating UC-Irvine 83-42 in the opening round on Friday and then defeating Seattle 85-48 the next day in the title game. The Tigers, now 5-1, host Michigan on December 6 and Monmouth on December 8. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Annie Tarakchian suffered through a rare off night when the Princeton University women’s basketball team lost at Seton Hall to see its 32-game regular season winning streak come to an end.

The senior star and tri-captain hit just 1-of-11 shots from the floor and had three points as the Tigers fell 71-64 to the Pirates in the November 19 contest.

As Princeton hit the court last week for its next game at Rider, Tarakchian was chomping at the bit to get back into action.

“It was frustrating last game, honestly I just wanted to get back out there and play another game because not having a game for a while after a rough one makes you think about it longer,” said Tarakchian, a 6’0 native of West Hills, Calif. more

November 25, 2015

PU Women’s Soccer Falls to USC In NCAAs But Special Run Leaving Indelible Memories

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END RUN: Princeton University women’s soccer player -Vanessa Gregoire dribbles past a defender in Princeton’s 4-2 win over Boston College in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Last Friday, sophomore midfielder Gregoire and the Tigers saw their superb season come to an end as they fell 3-0 to No. 11 University of Southern California in the Round of 32 at the NCAA tourney. Princeton, who was 12-0-1 in its last 13 contests heading into Friday, ended the season with a final record of 14-4-1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Coming off a thrilling 4-2 victory over Boston College in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Princeton University women’s soccer team was fired up to keep rolling as it faced No. 11 University of Southern California last Friday in the Round of 32. more

Princeton Men’s Hoops Enjoys Return to Dillon Gym, Riding Caruso’s Historic Effort to Edge Saint Peter’s

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THROWBACK: Princeton University men’s basketball player Henry Caruso drives to the basket in a game last winter. Last Saturday, junior forward Caruso tallied a game-high 23 points as Princeton topped Saint Peter’s 75-72 at Dillon Gym. It was the first game at the venerable venue for the Tigers since January 11, 1969. Princeton, now 2-0, returns to action and Jadwin Gym on November 25 when it hosts Lafayette. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Bill Bradley took over many a game at Dillon Gym to thwart visiting foes during his legendary career with the Princeton University men’s basketball team in the 1960s. more

With Becker Exemplifying Collective Progress, PU Men’s Hockey Snaps 5-Game Losing Streak

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ON POINT: Princeton University men’s hockey goalie Colton Phinney makes a save in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, junior goalie Phinney earned his first career shutout as Princeton defeated No. 20 Clarkson 3-0. Phinney made 31 saves to help the Tigers improve to 2-6 overall and 1-5 ECAC Hockey. Princeton plays a two-game set at Maine on November 27 and 28. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Max Becker and his teammates on the Princeton University men’s hockey team were primed to come out buzzing as they hosted St. Lawrence last Friday. more

PU Football Falls 17-10 at Dartmouth in Finale; Suffering Another Near Miss in 5-5 Campaign

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GOING TO THE MATT: Princeton University football player Matt Arends surveys the action in a game earlier this fall. Last Saturday, senior linebacker and co-captain Arends fought hard in his last game for the Tigers, making nine tackles and forcing a fumble in a losing cause as Princeton fell 17-10 at Dartmouth. The defeat left the Tigers with a final record of 5-5 overall and 2-5 Ivy League. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

In 2013, the Princeton University football team played at Dartmouth in the season finale needing a win to clinch an outright Ivy League title only to get upended 28-24 by the Big Green. more

PU Men’s Water Polo Edges Hopkins to Win CWPAs, Will Face UC-San Diego in NCAA Play-In Contest

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MAKING A SPLASH: Princeton University men’s water polo goalie Vojislav Mitrovic guards the net in a game this season. Last Sunday, sophomore standout Mitrovic made 14 saves to help Princeton edge Johns Hopkins 7-6 in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) championship game. Mitrovic was named the MVP of the CWPA tourney. The win earned the Tigers, now 22-4, a spot in the NCAA tournament where they will be facing UC-San Diego in a play-in game on December 2 at UCLA with the Final 4 taking place at the same site from December 5-6. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Even though the Princeton University men’s water polo team had already beaten Johns Hopkins three times this season, Luis Nicolao felt the pressure was on his squad when it faced the Blue Jays in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) championship game last Sunday. more

November 18, 2015

With Battle-Tested Senior Sura Serving as Catalyst, PU Women’s Soccer Rolls Past BC in NCAA Opener

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GETTING THEIR KICKS: Princeton University women’s soccer players Tyler Lussi, left, and Mimi Asom, center, celebrate with teammates after a goal last Saturday as Princeton defeated Boston College 4-2 in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Roberts Stadium. Junior Lussi and Freshman Asom each had two goals in the victory while senior co-captain and star defender Emily Sura contributed a career-high three assists. The Tigers, now 14-3-1 overall and 12-0-1 in their last 13 contests, will face No. 11 University of Southern California (14-5-2 overall) in the Round of 32 in Charlottesville, Va. on November 20. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

In 2012, Emily Sura was part of the supporting cast as the Princeton University women’s soccer team competed in the NCAA tournament.

“Being there as a freshman, the leadership we had on the team was unbelievable,” said Sura, reflecting on the tourney run which saw Tigers top West Virginia 2-1 in the first round before falling 3-1 to Marquette in the Round of 32. more

PU Field Hockey Stuns Maryland in NCAA Opener, But Falls to Syracuse in Quarters to End Tourney Run

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TURNING THE TABLES: Princeton University field hockey player Sophia Tornetta races up the field in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, freshman midfielder Tornetta scored two goals to help 16th-ranked Princeton upset No. 5 Maryland 3-1 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. In late September, Princeton had lost 3-1 to the Terps in a regular season contest. On Sunday, the Tigers couldn’t get the offense going as they fell 5-0 to No. 2 Syracuse in the NCAA quarterfinals. The defeat left Princeton with a final record of 11-7. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

When the Princeton University field hockey team played at Maryland in late September, it fell behind 2-0 on the way to a 3-0 loss at the hands of the Terps.

Last Saturday, the teams met for a rematch in the opening round of the NCAA tournament at Syracuse and Princeton head coach Kristen Holmes-Winn had the sense that her squad was primed for the challenge. more

Barnes’ Persistence Results in Memorable Senior Day But PU Football Drops 35-28 Heartbreaker to Yale

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SENIOR MOMENT: Princeton University receiver Isaiah Barnes holds the ball up after scoring a second quarter touchdown last Saturday against Yale, the first score of his career. Senior Barnes ended up with six catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns but it wasn’t enough as Princeton fell 35-28 to the Bulldogs. The Tigers, now 5-4 overall and 2-4 Ivy League, wrap up their season by playing at Dartmouth (8-1 overall, 5-1 Ivy) on November 21. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

After suffering a gruesome ankle injury during his freshman season with the Princeton University football team in 2012, Isaiah Barnes could have given up the sport. more

Freshman Guard Cannady Comes Up Big in Debut As Tiger Men’s Hoops Opens With Victory at Rider

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FRESH FACE: Princeton University basketball player Devin -Cannady is all smiles at the program’s recent media day. Last Friday, freshman guard Cannady had a lot to smile about as he scored a game-high 17 points in his college debut to help Princeton defeat Rider 64-56 in its season opener. Princeton hosts Saint Peter’s at Dillon Gym this Saturday evening, its first game at the venerable venue since 1969. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Devin Cannady was rushing things as he made his debut for the Princeton University men’s basketball team when it played at Rider last Friday in its season opener. more

Princeton Women’s Hoops Produces a 2-0 Start As the Multi-Talented Miller Finds the Range

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DRIVEN: Princeton University women’s basketball player -Michelle Miller drives past a foe in action last year. Last Sunday, senior star Miller scored a game-high 24 points to help No. 25 Princeton defeat Duquesne 94-66. Miller is showing drive off the court as the chemistry major is applying to medical schools and has been named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. Miller and the Tigers, now 2-0, play at Seton Hall on November 19 and at Rider on November 24. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Michelle Miller is taking multi-tasking to a higher level this fall during her senior year at Princeton University.

In addition to starring for the 25th-ranked Princeton women’s basketball team and working on her senior thesis, chemistry major Miller is applying to medical school and is a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, having reached the interview stage of the process. more

November 11, 2015

Squandering Opportunities in OT Loss at Penn, PU Football Aims to Rebound in Clash With Yale

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PENNED IN: Princeton University quarterback Chad Kanoff heads upfield in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, junior quarterback Kanoff completed 26-of-42 passes for 218 yards in a losing cause as Princeton fell 26-23 at Penn in overtime. The Tigers, now 5-3 overall and 2-3 Ivy League, were eliminated from the league title race in the wake of Harvard beating Columbia 24-16 to improve to 8-0 overall and 5-0 Ivy with two games remaining. Princeton will look to get back in the winning track as it hosts Yale (5-3 overall, 2-3 Ivy) on November 14 in its home finale. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Taking on Penn at venerable Franklin Field in Philadelphia last Saturday afternoon, the Princeton University football team did a lot of good things. more

Despite Coming Off Extraordinary 31-1 Campaign, No. 25 PU Women’s Hoops Has Unfinished Business

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HOLDING COURT: Princeton University women’s basketball head coach Courtney Banghart answers a question at the program’s annual media day last Thursday. Banghart will be looking for an encore to last year’s season for the ages which saw the Tigers go 31-1 and win an opening round game in the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history. Princeton starts its 2015-16 season this weekend when it hosts American on November 13 and Duquesne on November 15. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

In its landmark campaign last winter, the Princeton University women’s basketball team posted a 30-0 regular season mark, won an opening round game in the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history, and captivated fans across the nation. more

Featuring a Battle-Tested Starting Lineup, PU Men’s Hoops Primed to Take Next Step

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READY TO PLAY: Members of the Princeton University men’s basketball team enjoy a light moment during the program’s annual media day last Thursday. The Tigers tip off their 2015-16 campaign when they play at Rider on November 13. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Having one season of college hoops under his belt, Amir Bell feels battle-tested as he looks ahead to his sophomore season for the Princeton University men’s basketball team. more