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Benny Bautista, a senior in the NYU School of Professional Studies and co-captain of the wrestling team, in Washington Square Park. (Sidney Snider for WSN)

‘Just like another wrestling match’: Benny Bautista’s fight against brain cancer

The wrestling team captain is showcasing his unwavering resilience off the mat after receiving a diagnosis that changed his life.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

Benny Bautista, SPS senior and wrestling team captain, has always lived with a “take life one day at a time” mindset, a trait his closest friends and teammates have long admired...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, California and London

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Managing Editor March 21, 2025

Australia Formula 1 is officially back, and the race to crown the new driver’s and constructor’s champions has begun. The Australian Grand Prix — the first of 24 race weekends...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond

The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.

For the first time in university history, both the NYU men’s and women’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four in the same season. After each team won the UAA title,...

In the Huddle: MK Fahey on the women’s basketball team’s monumental season

The senior co-captain spoke with WSN about the program’s back-to-back record-breaking seasons before heading to the March Madness Final Four round for the second year straight.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 19, 2025

WSN: Welcome back, everyone. I'm Sidney Snider, the sports editor at the Washington Square News. Today, I'm here with Mary Kate Fahey, a senior co-captain point guard on NYU's...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

NYU club focuses on gender equity in the sports industry

NYU’s Society for Women in Sports is an all-university club that recognizes women in athletic spaces that have traditionally been overwhelmingly male-dominated.
Chloe Sundstrom, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

Last spring, the Society for Women in Sports was founded with the goal of providing an inclusive community for students interested in sports. This all-university club was founded...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU golf prepares for the spring season

The men’s and women’s golf teams are seeking success and improvement ahead of the spring opener on March 21.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor March 18, 2025

The NYU men’s and women’s golf teams open up spring play at the Jekyll Island Invitational in Georgia on Friday, March 21. Led by head coach Brad Johnson, both teams finished...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Basketball teams advance to Final Four, track & field close out indoor season and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 9 - 15.
The Sports Desk March 17, 2025

Baseball The baseball team finished off its series with Dean College on Sunday, March 9. After winning the first two games the previous day, NYU added two victories on Sunday...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of France, Spain and the UK

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor March 14, 2025

France France’s national rugby team swiftly defeated Ireland last week 42-27, pushing them to the forefront of favorites to take home the upcoming Six Nations Grand Slam...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU women’s and men’s tennis teams look ahead to end of season

NYU tennis players bond over late-night practices and share their motivations.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

It was an exciting weekend of wins for both the NYU women’s and men’s tennis teams in the Bronx. The women’s team dominated against Rochester Institute of Technology on...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU wrestler heads to NCAA championships for 4th consecutive year

Cooper Pontelandolfo makes history as NYU wrestling's first four-time NCAA championship qualifier. He now aims for a four-time All-American title.
Luciana Vun, Contributing Writer March 13, 2025

Cooper Pontelandolfo is gearing up for an exciting weekend as he competes for his fourth All-American title at the NCAA Division III wrestling championships this weekend, which...

In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak

The junior shares his insights on transferring schools and NYU baseball’s future.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

WSN:Welcome back to “In the Huddle.” I'm Sidney Snider, the Washington Square News Sports Editor. I'm joined today with Aidan Pawlak, a junior left-handed pitcher on the NYU...

(Courtesy of the NYU Stern Rugby Club)

NYU Stern Rugby Club sets up for the spring season

The team looks forward to a semester of growth and rebuilding.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor March 11, 2025

The NYU Stern Rugby Club kicks off its spring season play with a touch tournament on March 15. This is the first of many games and professional networking events the club hopes...