Princeton's wrestling team celebrated a historic achievement as sophomore Marc-Anthony McGowan claimed silver at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland. McGowan, competing at 125 lbs, became Princeton's first All-American and national finalist since 2023, underlining his remarkable run with a pin in the first round and a sudden victory over No. 2 seed Eddie Ventresca in the quarterfinals. He advanced to the final by defeating No. 14 Jacob Moran, but fell to top-seeded Luke Lilledahl in a tightly contested match, decided by a stall point. McGowan's performance marks a significant milestone for the Tigers under Head Coach Joe Dubuque.
In men's ice hockey, Princeton's season concluded with a narrow 2-1 overtime defeat to Dartmouth in the ECAC Championship Game. The Tigers, who reached the final for the first time since 2018, showcased resilience throughout the tournament, including a 3-2 victory over No. 8 Cornell in the semifinals. Joshua Karnish, who scored in both games, was named to the All-Tournament team alongside Kai Daniells. Despite the loss, the Tigers set a program record with a 14-2-1 home record this season.
Princeton's women's basketball team saw their NCAA Tournament journey end in the first round with an 82-68 loss to Oklahoma State. The Tigers, seeded ninth, fought back from an early deficit but were unable to overcome the Cowgirls' momentum. Despite the early exit, the team maintained its streak of seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
In men's lightweight rowing, Princeton opened their season by clinching the Murtaugh Cup for the fourth consecutive year with a victory over Navy. The Tigers' 1V crew finished with a time of 5:45.4, leading a sweep of the races. The team now looks forward to competing at the National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational against Columbia and Dartmouth.
The women's swimming and diving team concluded their NCAA Championships with notable performances, including Eleanor Sun's Honorable Mention All-America honor in the 200 IM. Sun also competed in the 200 butterfly, finishing 20th, while Sabrina Johnston set a program record in the 100-yard backstroke prelims. The Tigers finished the competition with several top-40 national placements.
