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CAS first-year Alex Casieri sets up for a 3-pointer during a game in December. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Men’s Basketball Comes From Behind Against Case

Catch up on what happened this week in NYU Athletics.
Zach Han, Sports Editor February 11, 2019

Men’s Volleyball The men’s volleyball team showed out this past week, playing and winning all three games to bump their winning streak up to four. The team started the streak...

Former Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks following a tense meeting with the organization on Thursday. (via Flickr)

Kristaps Porzin-Gone: Another Lost New York Knicks Treasure

In a blockbuster move that shocked the league, the New York Knicks traded their rising superstar, Kristaps Porzingis, to the Dallas Mavericks.
Zach Han, Sports Editor February 4, 2019

And just like that, the Knicks’ superstar has left the Big Apple. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the biggest basketball news of the week came at the expense of the...

via gonyuathletics.com

Swimming and Diving Finish First Half of Season on a Strong Note

A recap of NYU Athletics from Nov. 25 - Dec. 2.
Brendan Duggan and Zach Han December 3, 2018
A recap of NYU Athletics from Nov. 25 - Dec. 2.
The 2018 Rose Bowl. The College Football Playoff began in 2014, and currently includes four teams. (via wikipedia.com)

Why the College Football Playoffs Need Change

November 26, 2018

After 13 captivating weeks, the College Football Playoff selection committee has found itself in the predicament of choosing the best four teams to advance to the semifinal and...

Oscar Argemi Gonzalez takes a layup in a game against John Jay on Nov. 20, which NYU won. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Wrestling Tallies a Win Against a Ranked Opponent

Zach Han, Sports Editor November 26, 2018

Wrestling After winning the 165-pound title at the New York State Collegiate Championships on Nov. 18, Tandon sophomore James Murdoch was named UAA Athlete of the Week. Murdoch...

Lauren Hall-Gregory, the women’s basketball team’s head coach, during a practice on Feb. 1. She recently earned her 100th win, while the team finished runner-up in the ECAC tournament.

NYU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Capture Wins

A recap of NYU athletics action from the past week.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor November 20, 2018
A recap of NYU athletics action from the past week.
Senior Maddie Peña fights for a header in a win over Brandeis University on Nov. 3. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Volleyball Advance to the ECAC Semifinals Behind Strong Play

A recap of NYU sports over the week of Nov. 5th.
Zach Han, Sports Editor November 12, 2018

Men’s Soccer Men’s soccer was rewarded with an NCAA Tournament bid after finishing 12-4-1 over the regular season. The underdog Violets held their own against the Centennial...

Illustration by Tony Wu

Way-Too-Early NBA Award Predictions

Zach Han, Sports Editor October 9, 2018
Predictions of the award winners for the upcoming NBA season: rookie of the year, MVP, 6th man of the year, defensive player of the year.
The Men’s Volleyball game on March 20.

Weekly Sports Update: April 15 to April 22

Warner Radliff and Bela Kirpalani April 23, 2018
A recap of all things NYU Athletics.
Lauren Holtkamp is the third woman to become a full-time referee for the NBA.

The Case for More Female Referees

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 23, 2018
There is currently a lack of female referees in the sports world.
Brandeis University’s former men’s basketball head coach Brian Meehan.

Brandeis Coach Fired For Racist Comments

Warner Radliff, Deputy Sports Editor April 16, 2018
Brandeis head men's basketball coach is fired over history of racist comments.
Players high-five at a baseball game at MCU Park.

Weekly Sports Update: March 28 to April 1

Warner Radliff and Bela Kirpalani April 2, 2018
A weekly recap on the results of all things NYU Athletics.