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Justine Morris running the 3,000 meter steeplechase during day one of the Sam Howell Invitational, at Princeton University.

Weekly Sports Update April 3-April 9

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 10, 2017
The baseball team had a challenging week, losing three of four matches against Case Western.
Jonathan Iaione bats against the University of Wisconsin-Stout, March 12. The NYU baseball team won this game and three others of seven In Fort Myers over spring break.

Weekly Sports Update: Spring Break Edition

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 20, 2017
The swimming and diving team competed at NCAA championships this weekend, and both the baseball and softball teams had impressive performances in Florida this week.
For more than 20 years, Chelsea Piers has been open to NYU for sporting events and practices.  Many are discussing the idea of having more NYU sports relocate to the facility.

Exploring the NYU-Chelsea Piers Relationship

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Chelsea Piers houses a myriad of NYU sports, but how likely is a total partnership?
Qizhi Wong, sophomore golfer, mutters “come on Cheech” as part of his pre-shot routine.

Superstitions in Sports: Real or Fake?

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Sports and superstitions go hand in hand. Check out some athletes' superstitions here.
Alyssa Poentis is a junior studying Neuroscience and a part of the women’s golf team, earning national recognition from her athletics.

Poentis Tees Off With Fresh NYC Start

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Talking with NYU golfer Alyssa Poentis about golf, life and coming from Hawaii.
With 56 people competing, junior Alyssa Poentis led all golfers at the NYU Invitational with a score of 77.

Weekend Recap: Swimming Sets Record

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
NYU's fall sports teams enjoyed continued success midway through the semester. Highlights include dominance in swimming and a top-five finish in cross country.
The eight lane, deep water swimming pool at Palladium’s Athletic Facility is open for free swim during select hours throughout the week.

Swimming Convincing, Golf Caps Season in Second Place

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
A roundup of NYU sports action, including volleyball, golf, cross country and the swim team's season debut.
NYU students competed in a variety of sports this weekend including volleyball, cross country, and tennis.

Mercurial Violets Thrive in Golf, Struggle in Volleyball

Rachel Ruecker and Miguel de Laveaga October 3, 2016
Recapping the rest of the weekend's sports action, including cross country, golf, tennis and volleyball.
NYU women golf team take third place at the Mt. Holyoke Invitational.

Golf Stellar in Busy Sports Weekend

Miguel de Laveaga and Rachel Ruecker September 26, 2016
Recapping the weekend's sports action.
The NYU women's volleyball team has been doing very well so far this season.

Fall Sports: An Update On The Highs and Lows

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 21, 2016
Examining the highs and lows of NYU's fall sports teams thus far in the season.
NYU women’s golf competed this past weekend in a tournament at Wellesley College, finishing in third place.

Golf Places Third at Weekend Invitational

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
The women's golf team came third in the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational in Wellesley, MA.
The men’s golf team, through a strain to perform consistently, finished fourth in the Lake Placid Invitational this weekend.

Golf Struggles Through Week Two

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
The NYU men's golf team competed in Lake Placid this weekend at the Middlebury/Lake Placid Invitational.