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Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball play first conference games

The volleyball team is set to play three matches this weekend in the Paulson Center, the first round of matches in the UAA.

A panel of three men sit on a stage with a large screen above them projecting a photo with Celtics basketball players titled “THE ISLAMIC CENTER AT NYU AND THE BLACK MUSLIM INITIATIVE PRESENTS FAITH ON THE COURT.”

NBA star Tacko Fall discusses his ‘Faith on the Court’ in talk at Kimmel

Around 200 students attended the talk held by the Black Muslim Initiative and Islamic Center at NYU.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2024

Around 200 students listened as NBA Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall discussed the intersection of faith and sports during a conversation hosted by the Islamic Center at NYU and...

Athlete Julian Aske wears a purple short sleeve shirt that reads “N.Y.U. VIOLETS” in block white lettering as he poses on a roof with the Empire State Building in the background.

In the Huddle: How NYU’s Julian Aske shattered cross country records

The sophomore runner spoke with WSN about breaking the university’s 800m record, training with Olympian John Trautmann and embracing cross country.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Windy City native and NYU sophomore Julian Aske was the only NYU runner to break the 1:50 barrier in the 800m last season, at 1:48.98. The Second Team All-American identifies as...

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Fish Out of Water: Former NYU swimmer is moving out of the pool and onto the sidelines as assistant coach

Derek Maas, a former swimmer for the Violets, is taking on a new role within the team as assistant coach.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Derek Maas won three national titles during his final season swimming for the Violets. He helped the team to a best-ever fourth place finish in the NCAA Division III championship,...

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Women’s golf places third, women’s soccer remains undefeated and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 16 - Sept 22.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider September 23, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and the women’s cross country teams competed in the John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, IN on Saturday, Sept. 21. The No. 18 ranked...

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Out of Bounds: Jordan Chiles appeals bronze medal decision, Abu Dhabi invests in esports development, Yankees beat Red Sox

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 20, 2024

Abu Dhabi The Emirati gaming lounge company True Gamers revealed plans for a $280 million investment in an esports island-resort in Abu Dhabi.  The development, which is projected...

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In the Huddle: Grace Nelson on her rookie season and coming back better than ever

The NYU volleyball player looks back on the 2023-24 season and forward to her goals for this year.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Sophomore Grace Nelson is a powerhouse on and off of the court. As a first-year last season, she started all 38 matches, notched 380 kills — the second-highest on the team —...

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

After another winning performance this weekend, NYU’s talented and budding roster set a precedent for what’s in store this season.
Levi Langley, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team added two more wins to its record this past weekend, bringing them to a staggering 8-2. The team's success is attributable to its deep roster,...

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Golf and tennis kick off seasons, men’s soccer suffers first loss and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 9 - Sept 15.
Jonathan Mak and Krish Dev September 16, 2024

Cross Country The No. 18 ranked men’s and No. 1 ranked women’s cross-country teams placed second in their respective events at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational hosted by Vassar...

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In the Huddle: Junior Terra Nagai on leadership and his hopes for the season

The NYU soccer player spoke to WSN about his collegiate career as an attacking midfielder.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Tandon junior Terra Nagai hails from Herndon, Virginia and has played a key role on the men’s soccer team since joining in 2022. The midfielder has played in every game but one...

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Men’s soccer remains undefeated, women’s volleyball break winning streak and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past weekend in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 4 - Sept 8.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider September 9, 2024

Soccer The men’s soccer team drew 3-3 against the University of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  UMSV scored the only goal of the first half...

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In the Huddle: Graduate student Caroline Mura on her love for skating

The NYU figure skater spoke to WSN about her career in the sport and goals for the team's upcoming 2024-25 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Seventeen years of figure skating later, and Master’s student Caroline Mura isn’t ready to get off the ice. After graduating with honors and a degree in biology and minors...