Princeton University women's lacrosse secured its place in the Ivy League Tournament with an 11-9 victory over Brown on April 18. The Tigers, now 8-6 overall and 4-2 in the Ivy League, led throughout the contest, supported by a strong performance from Jami MacDonald, who contributed significantly with two goals and an assist. Ella Sloan, Maggie Molnar, and Meg Morrisroe each added two goals, helping the team maintain its lead. This victory ensures Princeton will compete in the Ivy League Tournament at Yale from May 1-3.
In track and field, the women’s team had a remarkable weekend at the Virginia Challenge, where three program records fell. Alexandra Kelly set a new long jump record at 6.58 meters, surpassing Georgina Scoot’s previous mark. Scoot herself broke her own triple jump record with a leap of 13.39 meters, currently ranking third in the NCAA. Additionally, Maisha Atkinson established a new 200-meter record with a time of 23.60 seconds. Earlier in the week, at the Wake Forest Invitational, the Tigers also achieved several personal bests, including Meg Madison's ninth-fastest 5000-meter time in program history at 16:06.69.
The men's lightweight rowing team claimed the Fosburgh Cup on April 18, defeating #6 Georgetown, although they finished second in the Varsity 8+. Head Coach Matt Smith praised the team’s tenacity and the contributions of the senior class during their final home race. The Tigers will next compete against Harvard and Yale in Boston.
In men's ice hockey news, Princeton announced that the head coaching position will be endowed in honor of Hobey Baker, a legendary athlete from the Class of 1914. The initiative reflects the strong support from alumni for the hockey program.
Finally, Jordan Edwards has been promoted to Recruiting Coordinator for the women's basketball team, following a successful season where the Tigers achieved a 26-4 record and won the Ivy League Tournament. Edwards expressed enthusiasm for his new role and the opportunity to attract top-tier student-athletes to Princeton.