Thanana Kotchasanmanee continues to impress in her inaugural season with the Princeton women's golf team, earning co-medalist honors at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional. After entering the final round six shots off the lead, Kotchasanmanee shot a second 66 (-4) to finish at 204 (-6), securing the lone individual qualification for the NCAA Championship. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her career, as she becomes the first golfer from Princeton to reach the NCAA finals since the program's inception. The championship will take place at Omni La Costa in California, where Kotchasanmanee will compete against the nation's best.
In men's lacrosse, the top-seeded Princeton Tigers advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals with a decisive 17-8 victory over Marist in the first round. The team, led by senior midfielder John Dunphey, is set to face Penn State on Sunday at Delaware, seeking a return to the Final Four after making the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Princeton has shown remarkable form, winning 14 of its last 15 games, including a recent Ivy League title victory against Cornell.
Princeton's softball team is also making headlines as it prepares for the NCAA Stillwater Regional, where it will face Stanford in the opening round. This marks the Tigers' 13th NCAA tournament appearance and their third in five years. After a strong season, finishing 33-13 and winning the Ivy League title with a record of 18-3, Princeton is looking to build on its recent success in the tournament, having swept through the Ivy League Tournament.
The men's lightweight rowing team is gearing up for the Eastern Sprints, where they will begin their postseason campaign. Ranked fourth nationally, the Tigers have a strong history at this event, having won the Jope Cup 16 times and the Ivy League title 13 times. The competition will take place at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts, with heats scheduled for Saturday.
Lastly, the Princeton women's basketball program has announced the hiring of Jenna Ross as an assistant coach. Ross joins the Tigers after a successful season at Utah, where she focused on player development and recruiting. Head coach Lauren Gosselin expressed enthusiasm about Ross's potential impact on the program as they aim for continued success in the Ivy League.