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NYU's own competitive Quidditch Team reflects on the cancellation of their season. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

NYU Quidditch Team Rides Out Their Season’s Premature End

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the NYU Quidditch team will not be able to compete in nationals.
Kevin Ryu, Staff Writer April 19, 2020

Steinhardt junior Katelin Martinez originally signed up for Quidditch tryouts thinking it would be a way to connect with other Harry Potter fans. What she soon found out was that...

Recap of NYU women's tennis team's performances in Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Oracle Cup National Championships. Left to right: Anna Maria Buraya, Karina Jensurd and Anastasiia Balyk.  (Via NYU Athletics)

Tennis Trio Falls Short at National Championships

The Violets finished in ninth place out of 16 in doubles and in last place in the singles competition.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

The women’s tennis team ended its memorable fall season with three All-Americans competing in the Oracle ITA Cup on Oct. 17 and 18 in Rome, Georgia. After losing her first...

Three NYU women's tennis team members played in the Oracle ITA Cup in Rome on Thursday. Left to right: Anna Maria Buraya, Karina Jensurd and Anastasiia Balyk.  (Via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Tennis Competes in the Oracle ITA Cup

Both cross country teams finished fifth, women’s volleyball went 2-1 on the week and men’s soccer split their games while women’s soccer dropped both.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor October 21, 2019

Women’s Volleyball NYU went 2-1 this week with wins against Baruch College on Tuesday and Brandeis University on Sunday. On their senior night, the Violets swept Baruch 25-14,...

Members of the cheerleading team performing at an NYU basketball game versus Carnegie Mellon University at Hunter College Sportsplex on Feb. 10. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

Yes, NYU Has Cheerleaders

NYU cheerleaders put in a lot of work, between basketball games, national competitions and performances across the city.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor February 19, 2019

If you’ve never been to an NYU basketball game, you may be surprised to know that our school does indeed have a cheerleading team. Decked out in purple and white uniforms, the...

Stern freshman Alex Li, who plays outside hitter, was named Rookie of the Year for men’s volleyball.

2017 NYU Athletics Highlights

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor May 1, 2017
Here are some highlights from NYU Athletics' spring 2017 season.
Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.
The Sports Kid Column: 10 Most Punchable Faces in Sports

The Sports Kid Column: 10 Most Punchable Faces in Sports

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor April 8, 2016
Haven't you ever just wanted to punch an athlete in the face? Well, so have we.
The NYU hockey team is headed to the AHCA National Championship after beating Lindenwood University in Utah on Monday.

Hockey moves on to nationals

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor March 23, 2015

The NYU hockey team’s national tournament run continued in Utah Monday night. After an 8-1 drubbing of Lindenwood University, the Violets are headed to the American Hockey Coaches...

Violets gear up for national championship

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor March 10, 2015
The NYU hockey team looks to take nationals by storm.
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Table tennis team slams competition

April 17, 2014
The NYU table tennis team placed fifth in Nationals.
via gonyuathletics.com

CAS junior leads, excels in wrestling

March 4, 2014
Brandon Jones is the only NYU wrestler advancing to Nationals.