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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Basketball teams advance to Sweet 16, softball opening weekend and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 2 - 8.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor March 10, 2025

Baseball The NYU baseball team hosted a doubleheader against Dean College on Saturday, March 8, winning the first game 12-6. The Violets fell into a hole early, going down 4-0...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the Czech Republic, France and Italy

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Chloe Sundstrom, Contributing Writer March 7, 2025

The Czech Republic From Feb. 25 to March 7, the Hotel Don Giovanni is hosting the seventh annual Prague International Chess Festival, an internationally recognized event that...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

TEDxNYU speaker Sophia Domonoske highlights gender disparity in figure skating

The NYU Figure Skating President spoke about her experiences and how rules are changing to level the playing field.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

Three speakers lit up the stage at TEDxNYU’s spring student speaker spotlight Wednesday evening. The event was hosted at the Kimmel Center for University Life with the theme...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU Softball team gears up for an exciting season ahead

With new coaching staff and young roster, the Violets are ready for the season.
Luciana Vun, Contributing Writer March 7, 2025

After finishing last season with a tough 8-28 record, NYU Softball is back on the field for the 2025 season. Eager to turn its record around, the Violets look to strengthen the...

Team captain Zay Freeney during the senior day game against Case Western Reserve University. (Sidney Snider for WSN)

Preview: NYU men’s and women’s basketball primed for March Madness runs

Can the Violets turn historic seasons into championship runs?
Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer March 6, 2025

If you haven’t been tuning into NYU basketball, now’s the perfect time — and we’re ready to get you up to speed on the season. March is here, and NYU basketball is ready...