Princeton's women's basketball team is gearing up for its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance, facing Oklahoma State in the first round as the No. 9 seed in the UCLA bracket. The Tigers earned their spot by clinching the Ivy League's automatic bid with a 63-53 victory over Harvard, highlighted by a decisive 12-2 run in the game's final minutes. Oklahoma State, the No. 8 seed, comes into the matchup with a 23-9 record, featuring a strong lineup of all-league performers. The winner will advance to face either UCLA or Cal Baptist.
In men's ice hockey, head coach Ben Syer is a finalist for the ECAC Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to a 17-12-3 season, their best since 2017-18. The team set a new program record with 14 home wins. David Jacobs, a senior forward, is also in the spotlight as a finalist for the ECAC Defensive Forward of the Year, while junior Kai Daniells was named ECAC Forward of the Week following a standout performance in the quarterfinals. The Tigers will compete in the ECAC Championship Weekend, facing Cornell in the semifinals.
The Princeton wrestling team sends five athletes to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland. Among the qualifiers are Marc-Anthony McGowan and Matthew Martino, who will compete in their respective weight classes starting March 19. The Tigers aim to make a significant impact over the three-day event.
In fencing, eight Princeton athletes, including five women and three men, are set to compete at the NCAA Championships at Notre Dame. This year marks the inaugural women's full-team championship, with the women's events scheduled for March 19-20 and the men's events following on March 21-22.
The women's swimming and diving team heads to Atlanta for the NCAA Championships, held March 18-21 at the McAuley Aquatic Center. Key competitors include Eleanor Sun in the 400 IM and divers Charlotte Martinkus and Charlotte Norman.
Princeton's men's lightweight rowing team opens its 2026 season against Navy on March 21 in Annapolis, Maryland. The Tigers will compete for the Murtaugh Cup, a trophy they have won in their last three meetings with Navy.
