Sports

NYU women’s basketball wins national championship undefeated
The Violets defeated Smith College in one of their toughest games of the season, winning the NCAA Division III Champions for the first time since 1997.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer
• March 17, 2024

In the Huddle: Spencer Freedman on NYU men’s basketball
WSN spoke with the six-foot guard about NYU’s historic men’s basketball season, and putting Division III basketball on the map with his crafty playmaking and elite shooting.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer
• March 14, 2024

In the Huddle: Thrower Michelle Uvieghara sets an example on the track and beyond
Junior track & field athlete Michelle Uvieghara spoke to WSN about her experience on the team and being awarded the NYU athletic department’s MLK Award for the 2023-24 academic year.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2024

Women’s basketball advances to Final Four, women’s track and field breaks program record and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 4 - 10.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• March 11, 2024

The NCAA to change the rules of a controversial volleyball call
Volleyball players can now touch the ball twice in a row. What does this change mean for the game?
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor
• March 8, 2024

Breaking the ice: The Asian players of NYU ice hockey
Three NYU ice hockey players shared their experiences as players of Asian descent in a predominantly white sport.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• March 5, 2024

NYU baseball shows promise at the start of the season
After a quick start, the NYU baseball team is optimistic about their chances this year.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer
• March 5, 2024

Men’s basketball finishes strong season with tough loss
The Violets end their 2023-24 campaign in nail-biting loss to Tufts University.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer
• March 4, 2024

Women’s basketball advances in NCAA, wrestling sends three to National Championships and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 26 - March 3.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• March 4, 2024

From Bobst to boxing: NYU’s up-and-coming student-athlete
A look into the life of NYC’s No. 1 Light Heavyweight Champion, NYU student Sean O’Bradaigh.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024

NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility
The new facility “helps level out the playing field” for NYU’s baseball team, removing the need for multi-hour commutes.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024

Name of the game: Name mispronunciation in sports
A linguistics professor and play-by-play announcer discuss the importance of correctly pronouncing athletes’ names.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• February 29, 2024

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