Princeton University's women's swimming and diving team continues to assert its dominance in the Ivy League, securing their fourth consecutive conference title and earning a slew of postseason accolades. The Tigers were recognized with two major awards and an impressive 16 All-Ivy honors. Eleanor Sun was named High Point Swimmer of the Meet for the second year in a row, while Charlotte Martinkus claimed the High Point Diver of the Meet for the third time in her career. The coaching staff also received accolades, being named Coaching Staff of the Year. Sun's stellar performance included victories in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 butterfly. Additionally, Heidi Smithwick was honored with Academic All-Ivy League recognition.
On the hardwood, the Princeton men's basketball team is set to conclude its home schedule with matchups against Harvard and Dartmouth. The Tigers, currently holding an 8-18 overall record and 4-7 in Ivy play, will face Harvard on February 27 and Dartmouth on February 28. Despite a strong performance from Jackson Hicke, who posted game-highs in points and rebounds, Princeton fell to Brown in their last outing. The upcoming games provide an opportunity for the Tigers to end their home season on a high note.
In football, Matthew Winston '22 reflects on his journey with the Tigers, highlighting his experiences with the 2018 and 2021 Ivy Championship teams. Winston credits the leadership of his teammates during the undefeated 2018 season as pivotal to their success. The 2018 team is noted for its historic offensive output and formidable defense, while the 2021 squad excelled in both scoring and defensive metrics.
Princeton's fencing teams are preparing for the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional meet at Haverford College on March 7, following the cancellation of their scheduled duals at Penn State. This regional meet is crucial, as it accounts for 60 percent of the qualification criteria for the NCAA Championships, which will be held from March 19-22 at Notre Dame.