Thanana Kotchasanmanee leads a historic week for Princeton athletics by winning the Ivy League Women's Golf Championship, marking the Tigers' 13th title in the event. Competing at the renowned Baltusrol Golf Club, Kotchasanmanee shot a three-day total of 220 (+4), finishing two shots ahead of Harvard's Lucy Yuan. She opened with a 70 (-2) and maintained her lead throughout the tournament, becoming the first Princeton golfer to win Ivy League medalist honors since 2024. Following her victory, Kotchasanmanee has been selected to compete in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional, where she will represent Princeton as the No. 2 seed among individual competitors.
On the men's side, Riccardo Fantinelli has been named Ivy League Player of the Year for the third consecutive time, a remarkable achievement that places him among the elite in Ivy League history. Fantinelli, who averaged 69.6 over 23 rounds this season, also earned unanimous first-team All-Ivy honors, making him a four-time All-Ivy selection. His consistent performance has solidified his status as one of Princeton's all-time greats in golf.
In lacrosse, the men's team is gearing up for the Ivy League Tournament after securing a share of the Ivy League championship with a decisive 17-9 victory over Dartmouth. Andrew McMeekin's standout performance, with 19 face-off wins, earned him the final Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week award of the season. The Tigers will face Yale in the tournament semifinals on May 1, continuing a storied rivalry that dates back to 1882.
The women's lacrosse team also shone this week, as Jami MacDonald was named Ivy League Attacker of the Year and Amelia Hughes received co-Goalkeeper of the Year honors. The duo led a strong contingent of seven Tigers recognized in the All-Ivy selections, with MacDonald becoming the sixth player in program history to earn the attacker accolade. The team prepares for the Ivy League Tournament, showcasing their depth and talent heading into postseason play.
In baseball, the Tigers concluded non-conference play with a 5-1 victory over Siena, highlighted by a two-run homer from Jake Koonin. This win improved their overall record to 15-24 as they head into a crucial Ivy League series against Harvard this weekend. Brady Kaufman, who was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week, continues to be a key contributor, maintaining a .297 batting average and solidifying his role in the lineup.
Softball clinched its fifth consecutive Ivy League title after a successful weekend series against Harvard, with Maddie Ratcheson earning Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors for her impressive .700 batting average. The Tigers will host Dartmouth for their final regular-season series before the Ivy League Tournament begins on May 7. Meanwhile, in track and field, Greg Foster and Pia Beaulieu were both named Ivy Athletes of the Week for their record-breaking performances, with Foster setting a new long jump mark and Beaulieu excelling in the steeplechase at the Penn Relays. Both athletes will compete at the Larry Ellis Invitational this weekend, showcasing their talents on home turf.
Lastly, wrestler Matthew Martino finished seventh in the U20 65kg freestyle division at the U.S. Open, marking a strong showing in his first national competition. Martino's performance included multiple tech falls and a pin, demonstrating his potential as he continues to develop in the sport.