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

Washington Square News

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Men’s basketball looks to build on winning season

A new head coach and seven new recruits headline a year of changes for the Violets.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

After last year’s mixed season for the NYU men’s basketball team, in which they had its first winning record in six years, but finished second to last in the conference, the...

As sports resume following the pandemic suspension, NYU’s athletics programs have brought on new coaches and leadership. Teams with new coaches include women’s soccer, men’s basketball, cross country, and track and field. (Illustration by Deborah Alalade)

New faces in NYU athletics

With a new school year arriving, NYU athletics is finally set to return with fresh faces after pandemic delays.
Mitesh Shrestha and Ethan Hourizadeh August 25, 2021

Since the University Athletic Association decided to suspend the Spring 2021 season, there have been multiple hirings within the NYU athletic department, with new coaches for different...

SPS freshman Catherine Gould scored seven points in 13 minutes for the women’s basketball team on Feb. 4 in a match against Case Western University.

Weekly Sports Update: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor February 5, 2018
An update on the weekend results for NYU Athletics

Basketball teams finish seasons

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor March 9, 2015
The men's and women's basketball teams left it all on the floor this past weekend in their respective end-of-the-season tournaments.
Patrick Burns takes a shot from in deep against Rutgers on Wednesday.

Udine, Burns lead team to victory

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor March 5, 2015
The NYU men's basketball team competed in the first round of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference on Wednesday.

Basketball teams salute seniors

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
NYU men's and women's basketball were both victorious on Family Day, where they honored their seniors in their final home game.
Joe Nesci has coached the men’s basketball team for more than 25 years.

Nesci looks to improve Violet’s season

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 24, 2015
Men's basketball coach Joe Nesci gives insight on what has led to the Violets' successful season and what has led him to NYU.
Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
A recap of NYU's busy weekend in sports.
Hakeem Haris has felt very confident about his season so far.

Harris finds home on NYU’s court

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 12, 2015
Hakeem Harris, becoming eligible halfway through the season, has helped lead the NYU men's basketball team to a hopeful NCAA tournament run.
Weekend basketball faces wins, losses

Weekend basketball faces wins, losses

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 9, 2015
The NYU men's and women's basketball teams had rematches against conference foes University of Rochester and Emory University this weekend.
Evan Kupferberg shoots during a game against Emory.

Basketball star shoots for NCAA tourney

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 5, 2015
NYU men's basketball star Evan Kupferberg hopes to lead the Violets to the NCAA tournament this season.