Woohoo!!! Our Gunners are making a huge impact across Princeton athletics so far this fall!!!
Football
Princeton football enters the heart of Ivy League play with a 3–1 overall record and a 1–0 conference record, riding a three-game winning streak.
Kai Honda has been a standout for the Tigers, highlighted by a historic 219-yard, four-touchdown performance against Columbia. Honda became the first Princeton player since 1992 to rush for at least 200 yards and score four touchdowns in a single game. He followed that performance with another 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Wagner on October 10.
Defensively, Connor Cronin recorded a team-high 10 tackles against Columbia, while Torian Roberts contributed a fourth-quarter interception and Rocco Marcelino made a critical fourth-down stop.
Princeton will host Brown on October 17 before traveling to Harvard on October 24 and returning home to face Cornell on October 31.
Men’s Soccer
The defending Ivy League champions currently hold a 6–2–4 overall record and a 1–1–1 conference record as they look to defend their title.
Roka Tsunehara has been one of Princeton’s most productive players, recording two goals and a team-leading five assists for nine points. Tsunehara ranks second on the team in total points and earned Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week honors following his goal and assist in Princeton’s 2–1 victory over Yale.
Liam Beckwith also contributed to the victory over Yale, scoring the equalizing goal off Tsunehara’s assist.
The Tigers will host Cornell on October 17 before traveling to Brown on October 24 and hosting Harvard on October 31.
Women’s Soccer
Princeton women’s soccer currently holds a 5–5–1 overall record and a 1–2 conference record.
Sydney Romano has appeared in eight matches this season, making two starts and logging 360 minutes in goal. Romano has contributed to Princeton’s goalkeeping rotation as the Tigers navigate a competitive Ivy League schedule.
Princeton will travel to Cornell on October 17, host Dartmouth on October 25, and visit Columbia on October 31.
Field Hockey
Princeton field hockey has put together an impressive season, holding an 8–4 overall record and a 3–1 Ivy League record. The Tigers are currently riding a four-game winning streak, including a 2–1 victory over Northwestern in a rematch of last year’s NCAA championship game.
Ottilie Sykes has been a key contributor, recording four goals and one assist for nine points. Sykes is tied for second on the team in goals, ranks third in points, and ranks second in shots with 26. She has started all 12 games this season and earned Ivy League Player of the Week honors on October 5.
The Tigers will travel to Cornell on October 16 before hosting Brown on October 23 and Saint Joseph’s on October 25.
Women’s Volleyball
Princeton women’s volleyball currently holds a 5–8 overall record and a 3–2 Ivy League record, with conference victories over Penn, Columbia, and Brown.
Erin McNair leads the Tigers with 129 kills, averaging 2.87 kills per set. She has also recorded 17 service aces and earned Ivy League Honor Roll recognition for her recent performances.
Ava Harrington leads Princeton with 153.5 total points and 24 service aces, while ranking second on the team with 112 kills. She was named Ivy League POTW for her performance against Penn. Ashley Duckworth has also contributed to the Tigers’ front line, recording 11 kills across six matches.
Princeton will travel to Harvard on October 16 and Dartmouth on October 17 before facing Penn on October 23.
Fueled by Bill!! Lol. Great work Gunners, keep it up and let’s bring some Ivy titles back to 21 Prospect!!!
