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The architect of a dynasty: How the NYU women’s basketball coach built the team into a powerhouse

Meg Barber is shaping a legacy through defense, leadership and culture.
Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer February 11, 2025

As the final buzzer echoed through the arena, NYU women's basketball head coach Meg Barber stood on the sidelines, her sharp gaze fixed on the court. The Violets had just dominated...

Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX

Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX

WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s game and halftime show.

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX 40-22. What was supposed to be a close game between the two teams turned out to be a completely...

Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news

Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 3 - 8.
The Sports Desk February 10, 2025

Basketball The men’s and women’s basketball teams faced off against the University of Chicago at home on Friday. The fast-paced men’s game came down to the wire, tied 59-59...

NYU ice hockey honors 2015 national championship team

NYU ice hockey honors 2015 national championship team

It’s been 10 years since ice hockey’s national title-winning season. This year, NYU’s current and past teams celebrate together.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The NYU hockey team celebrated the 10th anniversary of its national championship win on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, with a ceremony before the game against the University of Rhode...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, Washington, D.C. 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.
Anna Baird-Hassell, Deputy Managing Editor February 7, 2025

United Kingdom As the transfer deadline loomed on Monday evening, Tottenham Hotspur reached a deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. The 19-year-old will play for the...

Junior guard Caroline Peper at the Jan. 17 game against Emory University. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Women’s basketball remains undefeated with an unprecedented 49 straight victories

The defending champions stay humble and look forward to the NCAA tournament in a month.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Last Sunday was a moment of celebration for the NYU women’s basketball team, something the Violets are no stranger to — they have been undefeated for 49 straight games. The...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Staff Reacts: Luka Dončić to the Lakers

WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s blockbuster trade.

On Feb. 2, a little past midnight, news dropped that the Dallas Mavericks traded Slovenian superstar Luka Dončić for Los Angeles Lakers veteran Anthony Davis.  The trade...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Trans student-athletes face an uncertain future under Trump

NYU alumni, athletes and activists share an apprehensive outlook on the future for transgender athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Just hours after entering the White House, President Donald Trump doubled down on one of the social issues that helped him win the 2024 presidential election: keeping "men out...

In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season

The junior cross country and track and field athlete spoke with WSN about running, racing and reading.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

WSN: Janie Cooper is a member of both NYU's track and field and cross country teams, specializing in the mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. She earned Second Team All-America honors at...

NYU fencer Karina Dyner. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

A look into the lives of graduate student-athletes at NYU

Graduate student-athletes on why they chose to finish out their collegiate career at NYU.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

At NYU, 38 graduate students contribute to the university's vast catalogue of sports teams — a relatively large figure when compared to that of competing colleges. UAA rival...

(Krish Dev for WSN)

A rising leader in the NYU men’s basketball team’s historic season

Once a high school standout, Hampton Sanders has transformed his game, becoming a crucial piece in NYU’s record-setting season.
Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer February 4, 2025

Eighteen games into the 2024-25 season, the NYU men’s basketball team has a dominant 17-1 record and sits atop the UAA standings after a 77-62 win over Washington University...

Men’s volleyball dominate triple-header, men’s and women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in the UAA and other news

Men’s volleyball dominate triple-header, men’s and women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in the UAA and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Basketball The men’s and women’s basketball teams played Friday at the University of Chicago, both continuing their winning streak and each remaining No. 1-ranked in the UAA.  The...