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Wrestling Looks to Extend Hot Streak, Falters Late

Wrestling Looks to Extend Hot Streak, Falters Late

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 4, 2016
The wrestling team looked for their fourth straight win against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Wednesday.
How to Trick Your NYU Friends Into Watching the Super Bowl

How to Trick Your NYU Friends Into Watching the Super Bowl

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 2, 2016
Hosting a Super Bowl party and wondering how to appeal to the not-so-sporty NYU crowd? WSN Sports has you covered!
WSN and WNYU staff pick their winners in anticipation for the Super Bowl 50 on February 7.

Staff Picks: Super Bowl 50

Staff, WSN Sports February 2, 2016
With Super Bowl 50 under a week away, the consensus opinion over who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy is still up in the air.
Williams went 3-0 in sabre on Sunday, when NYU took on Boston College, Brown University, Haverford College, MIT, Hunter College and host Brandeis University at the Eric Solee Invitational in Waltham, MA.

Fencing Thrills in Dominant Wins

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 1, 2016
NYU fencing's weekend action featured a potentially historic outing by the men's team at the Eric Sollee Invitational.
Both men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both competed in Pennsylvania against West Chester University on Saturday where the men lost 178-12, while the women had a 204-82 win.

Women Dominate, Men Lose Close Call in Swimming

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
NYU's swimming and diving teams prepped for the championship season against West Chester University.
NYU Men’s Hockey beat William Paterson University 2-1 on Friday and continued on to defeat Boston College 5-1 on Sunday at Chelsea Piers.

Hockey Wins in Dramatic Fashion on Friday, Follows With Blowout Sunday

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 1, 2016
NYU hockey continued its second half of the season at home against William Patterson University and Boston College.
NYU Wrestling beat Gettysburg College 31-6, Johns Hopkins University 27-10 and Muhlenberg on their home turf 44-3 at the Centennial Conference.

Resilience Pivotal in Wrestling’s Dominant Day

Eli Edwards, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
Faced with a busy day, NYU's wrestling team battled through a strenuous Saturday.
NYU Women’s Basketball won against both Carnegie Mellon and Case Western University, where Megan Dawes (pictured) led with 25 points.

Momentum Plays Key Role for Basketball as Women Sweep and Men Split

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
NYU's men's and women's basketball teams looked to pick up the pace against a set of weekend opponents.
The Sports Kid Column: Cam Newton

The Sports Kid Column: Cam Newton

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor January 29, 2016
Resident sports guru Bobby Wagner gives his take on Super Bowl 50 and the microcosm of sports.

A True Culture of Hockey in the North

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2016
With only one primary sport, Canada's love for hockey is a religion from the professionals down to the kids.
Chase Klein was a stand out player in the NYU men's volleyball team's loss to Hunter College on Tuesday, January 26.

Top-10 Violets Wilt Against Unranked Hunter

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer January 28, 2016
The NYU men's volleyball competed against Hunter College in a thrilling battle on Tuesday.
NYC Gotham Cup a Tune-Up for Violet Track

NYC Gotham Cup a Tune-Up for Violet Track

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor January 26, 2016
NYU's track and field teams competed in the Gotham Cup on Jan. 22 before hunkering down as the snow piled up.