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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Matthew Singh

Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor

Matthew Singh is a sophomore studying English at the College of Arts and Science. He is from Syracuse, New York and spends his free time going on side quests, reading novels and watching sports. You may find him letting the Bills or Mets make or break his week. You can find him on Instagram @matthewsingh__ and follow him on X @Matthew_Singh_.

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Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond

The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.

For the first time in university history, both the NYU men’s and women’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four in the same season. After each team won the UAA title,...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

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 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 Los Angeles, Madrid and Shanghai

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Los Angeles  The NBA All-Star Game took place this weekend in California, and many fans were disappointed by the lack of competitiveness — a common complaint in recent All-Star...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball senior days and last regular season home games

Both basketball teams are set to play Case Western Reserve University this Sunday.

NYU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are both ranked No. 1 in the UAA, with the women’s team undefeated for 53 straight games. The NCAA Championship begins March 7,...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU baseball confident heading into the season

The team is looking to win the UAA championship and more.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor February 20, 2025

The NYU baseball team starts play on Saturday, and after finishing with a 25-13 record last year — 8-8 in conference play — it’s ready to take on this season. Last year tied...

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...

(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...

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...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Women’s basketball and men’s volleyball stay undefeated, fencing senior day and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Jan. 20 - 26.
Matthew Singh, Sidney Snider and Levi Langley January 27, 2025

Basketball The No. 1-ranked women's basketball team beat Carnegie Mellon University 91-62 on Friday, bringing its season record to 15-0. NYU came out strong, with a 16-2 lead...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Inside the Boxd: Winter break watches

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good...