Princeton men's lacrosse clinches a share of the Ivy League title with a 17-9 victory over Dartmouth on April 25. The Tigers, ranked No. 2, showcased their strength on Senior Day, breaking open a close game in the second quarter. Andrew McMeekin's exceptional performance at the face-off position, winning 19 of 21 attempts, proved pivotal as Princeton finished the regular season with an 11-2 record and a 5-1 mark in the Ivy League. The Tigers will enter the Ivy League tournament as the No. 2 seed, set to face No. 3 Yale in the semifinals on May 1.
In softball, the Tigers completed a series sweep of Harvard, winning both games in a doubleheader on April 25. With an 8-0 victory in the first game and a 12-3 win in the second, Princeton secured its fifth consecutive Ivy League title and improved to 17-1 in conference play. The team’s powerful offense belted seven home runs across the two games, marking a historic performance against the Crimson. The Tigers are now just one win away from tying the Ivy League record for most wins in a season, with a chance to achieve this feat when they host Dartmouth next week.
On the track, both the men's and women's teams delivered strong performances at the Penn Relays. Brian Boler highlighted the men's events by winning the steeplechase in 8:40.29, just shy of his personal best. Meanwhile, the women's team saw first-year Laila Payne run a program-second-best time of 13.55 in the 100m hurdles. Multiple Tigers set all-time top-10 marks, including Pia Beaulieu in the 3000m steeplechase and Hannah Riggins in the 1500m, further showcasing the depth of talent on the squad.
In rowing, the men's lightweight team won the Class of 2011 Cup, with the 3V boat finishing ahead of both Harvard and Yale. The 1V and 2V boats placed second in their races, indicating a competitive performance against strong rivals. The Tigers are preparing for the upcoming Sprints, where they aim to excel further.
Princeton baseball split a doubleheader against Dartmouth on April 25, winning the first game 6-1 before falling 8-2 in the second. The Tigers' pitching was strong in the opener, with Liam Kinneen delivering an impressive eight-inning outing to secure the victory. The team will look to build on this performance as they continue their Ivy League campaign.
In women's lacrosse, Princeton celebrated Senior Day with a commanding 17-7 win over Dartmouth. The Tigers improved to 9-6 overall and 5-2 in Ivy play, securing a spot in the Ivy League Tournament, where they will face Penn in the semifinals. The senior class made significant contributions, with Jami MacDonald leading the scoring effort.
In squash, sisters Alex and Sam Jaffe captured the U.S. Intercollegiate Doubles Championship, adding to their accolades after a successful season that included an Ivy League title. The Jaffe sisters' victory highlights the strong tradition of squash excellence at Princeton.
Football saw nine players recognized in the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their academic achievements, reflecting the program's commitment to excellence both on and off the field. Additionally, in women's ice hockey, Kitty Williams was honored as the first recipient of the Built Different Award, recognizing her dedication and leadership throughout the season.
Overall, Princeton's athletic programs continue to demonstrate excellence across multiple sports as they head into the final weeks of the season, with several teams poised for postseason success.