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

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Group photograph of players from N.Y.U’s men’s basketball team. They are in a huddle with their arms in the air.

The shot that ended NYU men’s basketball’s season

A disappointing first-round defeat to Lancaster Bible College ended the Violets’ season.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

NYU men’s basketball lost 64-67 against Lancaster Bible College in the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Alliance, Ohio, on Friday, March...

Five members of the N.Y.U. men’s basketball team huddle together on the courtside. All of them are wearing purple jerseys and shorts.

NYU men’s basketball earns first NCAA bid since 2016

After a season full of ups and downs, the Violets have advanced to the field of 64.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Following a third straight loss on Feb. 5, NYU men’s basketball looked completely out of contention for the postseason. They were tied for last place in the University Athletic...

Wearing a gray jersey with a purple number 13 printed on the top, a basketball player is dribbling a basketball with his left hand. Raising his right hand, his opponent, who is wearing a ruby jersey, is defending from behind.

How an NYU grad student is making a name for himself on and off the court

NYU basketball’s Spencer Freedman is a graduate transfer student from Harvard University — and has played a crucial role in the Violets’ impressive season.  
Miller Romm, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

Before helping to turn around the NYU men’s basketball program, graduate guard Spencer Freedman was once a four-star point guard at Mater Dei High School, with offers from the...

A basketball player jumps in the air, holding a basketball. Behind him are groups of people watching from the audience.

NYU men’s basketball marches toward madness

The Violets keep their tournament hopes alive with a four-game winning streak.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

NYU men’s basketball extended their winning streak to four this past weekend, going on the road to beat Emory University 88-82 and the University of Rochester 66-52. Guard Spencer...

An N.Y.U. basketball player stands in the middle of a basketball court. He is dribbling a basketball. A member of the opposing team guards in front. In the background, a group of people watch the game from the stands.

NYU men’s basketball tournament odds increase after 2 straight wins

The Violets move to 4-7 in UAA play after defeating the University of Chicago and No. 16 Washington University.
Miller Romm, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

NYU men’s basketball is looking at its last three games of the season, and the team is on the verge of making the NCAA Division III tournament. The Violets currently sit on the...

Five male basketball players running on a basketball court. In the center is a player wearing a white and purple N.Y.U. jersey with the number five. He is running with the ball in his left hand.

NYU men’s basketball continues to slip

This past weekend, the Violets lost two back-to-back games during a conference road trip.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

NYU men’s basketball had a tough road trip this past weekend, losing 62-80 to Carnegie Mellon University and 92-96 to Case Western Reserve University. Graduate guard Spencer...

Michael Savarino wears a white jersey with the number “1” on it. He dribbles a basketball down the court.

Men’s basketball sets another program record in win over Hunter College

NYU continues its undefeated season after winning a shootout against Hunter College on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

The NYU men’s basketball team continued its trend of breaking records this season, coming away with a 138-92 win over Hunter College on Saturday, Dec. 10. NYU’s total number...

Three basketball players stand on a basketball court. In the middle, a man wears an N.Y.U. uniform with the number zero. He is throwing the ball upward as two other players in white uniforms run toward him.

Cinque Stephens records career high in men’s basketball’s 8th straight win

The Violets continue their undefeated season with a 98-62 win against York College on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

The NYU men’s basketball team dominated the CUNY's York College Cardinals in a 98-62 win on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The victory was fueled by a career-high 27 points from junior combo...

Player Nikola Lipovic, number 11, dribbles the ball into enemy defense. Lipovic wears a purple jersey and shorts with his number on it.

Men’s basketball continues undefeated season after 7th straight win

The Violets steamrolled Yeshiva University in their second biggest game of the season.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

The NYU men’s basketball team continued its undefeated start to the season with a 108-67 win over Yeshiva University at home on Thursday, Dec. 1. The Violets now hold a 7-0 record...

A male in a white shirt and shorts is running while dribbling a basketball ball.

Savarino records career high in men’s basketball’s 6th straight win

NYU remains undefeated after beating SUNY Old Westbury 91-77.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

In a back-and-forth battle, the NYU men’s basketball team managed to defeat the SUNY Old Westbury Panthers 91-77 for its sixth straight win in Brooklyn on Monday, Nov. 28. Guard...

NYU men’s basketball won its fourth consecutive game after defeating Moravian University on Nov. 19. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU sophomore Zay Freeney scores 31 points in win over Moravian University

The NYU men’s basketball team won its fourth consecutive game, taking down Moravian 103-61 on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

NYU men’s basketball once again dominated the court with a 103-61 win over Moravian University on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Violets sit at a comfortable 4-0 record on the season. Sophomore...

Player number 23 Zay Freeney wears a white jersey, shorts, and black-and-purple basketball shoes. He dribbles a basketball down the court. In the background is a black gym mat with a blue circle and white text reading "N.C.A.A," and a purple letter "N."

Men’s basketball team gets off to strong start under new head coach

NYU men’s basketball team propelled itself to victory in its season opener after an offseason of changes.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

NYU men’s basketball is officially back. After completing its first winning record in six years and adding several pieces in the offseason, the Violets defeated Farmingdale State...