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NYU Women's Swimming and Diving team pose for photo wearing their black swimsuits.

NYU Swimming & Diving kicks off with a splash

The NYU men’s and women’s swimming teams both clinched their first meet of season against Rowan University.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

In their first meet of the season, the No. 8 women’s and No. 9 men’s NYU Swimming & Diving teams emerged victorious versus unranked Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey,...

Liz Argenziano, Joe Argenziano, and Nick Argenziano pose looking at the camera against a black backdrop. They are all wearing white NYU Athletics uniforms. Liz is holding a soccer ball on her shoulder.

It Runs in The Family

From kids to college students, sports and family have always been inseparable for these three NYU athletes.
Sydney Barragan, Under the Arch Editor October 20, 2022

N.Y.U men’s soccer player Arkan Tahsildaroglu wears a white and purple jersey, a pair of purple shorts and neon green shoes as he prepares to kick a soccer ball on the field.

Men’s soccer redeems conference-opening loss with a strong weekend performance

NYU men’s soccer began its weekend with a game-winning goal against Emory University in the last minute.
Kaylyn Sawada-Zinni, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team concluded its in-conference road trip with a close win against Emory University on Friday, Oct. 14, followed by a hard-earned draw against the University...

An athlete jumping high off the ground while using her right arm to hit a volleyball mid-air, among several other athletes inside an NYU Athletics arena.

NYU Volleyball weekend soured by close defeat to WashU

The Violets experienced their second loss of the season after going 2-1 in the University Athletic Association Round Robin in St. Louis, Missouri.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

The No. 6-ranked NYU women’s volleyball team was upset by the No. 20 Washington University in St. Louis Bears after a classic five-set match on Saturday, Sept. 17. The score...

A man in a white NYU jersey and purple shorts dribbles a ball upfield with two defenders in black and maroon Stevens jerseys and one teammate in a white NYU jersey and purple shorts.

NYU soccer falls 2-1 to 11th-ranked Stevens in non-conference home game

Although sophomore Joe Leslie scored his fourth goal of the season, NYU’s defeat places them at 2-2-1.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team fell 2-1 to No. 11 Stevens Institute of Technology on Sept. 13 in a home game at Gaelic Park. This marks the second straight 2-1 defeat for the Violets,...

The logo of WSN's 2022 "While You Were Here" graduation-themed special issue.

While You Were Here

May 6, 2022
A WSN special issue commemorating the graduating class of 2022. Seniors review their college application essays four years later, student athletes reflect on how sports influenced their college experiences, we celebrate graduating members of our staff — and more!
On the NYU basketball court, the NYU Women’s Basketball team stands in a line. Players are clapping the other basketball team’s hands as they walk in the opposite direction.

Graduating from school and from sports

Kiersten Dugan, UTA Portraits Editor May 6, 2022
Though NYU isn’t known for its athletics, being on sports teams has been transformative for these three seniors.
Cooper Pontelandolfo and an NCAA referee stand in the center of the frame. An NCAA Wrestling banner runs through the length of the background, below spectators in the bleachers.

Wrestling All-American freshman Pontelandolfo thrives despite adversity

Following a historic individual season culminating in a sixth-place finish in the 165-pound weight class of the NCAA Division III Championships, Cooper Pontelandolfo reflects on the strength of his team and the importance of resiliency.
Summer Steadman, Staff Writer April 4, 2022

While wrestling is a team sport, its athletes compete individually. It creates a nuanced dynamic that differs from the traditional image of a team sport, but that still necessitates...

A student baseball player wearing a white uniform with the NYU logo and number 20 is throwing a baseball. The stadium has green seats and brown dirt on the field.

Violets baseball undefeated with 9-0 season start

Powerful offense and clean pitching yielded five wins in the Sunshine State for the Violets, who have now won their last nine games.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Publishing Editor March 22, 2022

NYU Violets baseball returned undefeated from a five-game spring break road trip to Florida for a perfect 9-0 start to the season.  Their trip started in Bradenton, Florida,...

NYU baseball player Grant Berman follows through on his swing after hitting a pitch. He wears a purple jersey and white pants cuffed at the knee to reveal purple socks. On the right, a catcher crouches on the ground in an all-white uniform.

NYU baseball comes out swinging 726 days later

After almost two years off the field, NYU Violets baseball returned with a dominant doubleheader sweep against John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Publishing Editor March 11, 2022

On Saturday, the NYU baseball team opened its 2022 season against John Jay College of Criminal Justice in a doubleheader. It was their first return to action since March 9, 2020,...

Belle Pellecchia dribbles a basketball across the court toward the basket. She is wearing an all-white uniform with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. Around her is one of her teammates and two players from the opposing team

Q&A: Basketball freshman phenom Pellecchia on season awards, tournament hopes and Sue Bird

After a regular season that netted multiple University Athletic Association honors, the NYU Women’s Basketball freshman guard has carried this momentum into a promising title run.
Summer Steadman, Contributing Writer March 9, 2022

The NYU women’s basketball team advanced to the third round of the NCAA Division III tournament after securing double digit wins over Washington and Lee University and Bates...

NYU Women’s Volleyball celebrates their 2021 University Athletic Association Conference Championship victory over Emory University. This win was part of a historic season for the team. (Image courtesy of Abby Ausmus)

A first-year and a senior on NYU women’s volleyball’s historic season

NYU women’s volleyball went on a dominant regular-season that took them to the NCAA Division III tournament. Dominique Drust and Abby Ausmus sat down with Sports Editor Mitesh Shrestha to discuss what the season meant to them.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor December 10, 2021

First-year Dominique Drust and senior Abby Ausmus provide their perspectives on their team’s dominant 2021 season. Drust provided an immediate impact as she finished second on...