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Women’s Volleyball Coach Reaches 100 Wins

Head Coach Andrew Brown hit the milestone in his second season at NYU.

Bin Cho, Staff Writer • September 30, 2019

On Sept. 22, the women’s volleyball team defeated Case Western Reserve University in four sets to secure its first UAA win of the season and head coach Andrew Brown’s 100th...

Men’s Basketball Hires Mental Health Coach

The men’s basketball team’s newest addition is Jake Rauchbach, a mental performance coach who will look to elevate the team’s play by tackling mental health issues.

Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer • September 30, 2019

Men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jake Rachbach, NYU Athletics’ newest hire, plans to focus on players’ mental performance to improve on-court play. With a master’s from...

The Best Sports Mascots, Ranked

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Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor • September 30, 2019

To some, mascots may seem utterly useless or distracting from the actual game. To others like me, however, that is exactly what makes them so important to the American sporting...

Ultimate Goal of Frisbee: Find Family

The Violet Femmes, NYU’s club women’s frisbee team, have established a community of amateur and experienced players who love the sport and each other.

Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor • September 30, 2019

On a sunny September morning on Randall’s Island, 30 young women in mesh pinnies and athletic shorts run around on a large grassy field, flicking and catching a white frisbee....

Men’s Soccer on a Winning Streak After Slow Start

This past weekend, the men's soccer team snapped its five game winless streak and women's volleyball recorded its first UAA win of the season. See how the rest of the Violets did in our weekly sports update.

Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor • September 23, 2019

Men’s Golf The Violets finished off the Duke Nelson Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 15, shooting 288 on the day and 579 for the tournament. This was more than enough to win the...

Finding Community Through Water Polo

The men’s water polo team has maintained success throughout the years by promoting an environment of inclusivity and fun.

Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

The NYU men’s water polo team is one of the most successful club teams at NYU, making consistent appearances at Division I and Division III NCAA competitions. Unlike varsity...

The Field as a Happy Place

For many, sports are just about having fun. And that can be really important.

Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor • September 23, 2019

I overthink things. A lot. I worry about problems that don’t even exist yet. I replay old memories in my head and think about what I should’ve done differently. Often, I never...

Don’t Sleep on Coltrane Tait

Stern senior and baseball player Coltrane Tait hits home runs and runs his own mattress-lending company.

Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

Coltrane Tait takes classes in Stern, pulls all-nighters in Bobst and makes the usual trek to MCU Park in Brooklyn for NYU baseball games. He is also the co-founder of a start-up...

What’s Next for US Basketball?

After finishing in seventh place at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the U.S. needs to reevaluate its priorities ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

Following an 89-79 loss to France in the quarterfinals and a shocking 94-89 defeat against Serbia, the U.S. men’s basketball team ended its 2019 FIBA World Cup run in seventh...

Pair of First-Years Leads Cross Country to Explosive Start

CAS and Steinhardt first-years Leah Haley and Siena Moran have surprised many with their team-leading performances, but the dynamic duo remains calm and focused.

Bin Cho, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

The women’s cross country team has had an excellent start to its 2019-2020 season. Spearheaded by dominating performances from CAS and Steinhardt first-years Leah Haley and Siena...

Women’s Soccer Takes Home Opener by a Wide Margin

This weekend, the women’s volleyball and soccer teams picked up big wins, while the golf and tennis teams did well in multi-day tournaments, and men’s soccer ended its losing streak.

Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor • September 16, 2019

Women’s Volleyball The women’s volleyball team continued its winning ways this weekend, sweeping every match that they played in the Kean Invite. The team is now 10-1...

Concussions Are Not Just a Football Problem

Too often, the conversations around head injuries and CTE are rooted in football, but the reality is that athletes in sports like soccer and surfing are just as susceptible — and more often overlooked.

Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor • September 16, 2019

When I say concussion, you say football. Concussion, football. Concussion, football. Cases like those of Aaron Hernandez and Junior Seau are still fresh in our minds. Hits like...