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The N.Y.U men’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

NYU men’s basketball season preview: Aiming higher in the NCAA

Last season, the team won its first UAA title in 30 years. This season, the expectations are higher.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 7, 2024

After a heartbreaking 62-65 loss against Tufts University in the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament last year, the NYU men’s basketball team is back and ready for...

The N.Y.U. women’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

NYU women’s basketball season preview: The undefeated champions aren’t done yet

After winning an NCAA championship title last season, the Violets go into the 2024-25 season with a target on their back.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 7, 2024

Last season, the women’s basketball team capped off an undefeated record with an NCAA Division III Championship title — the second in program history. The first time was over...

A girl wears a blue jean sweater and poses for a portrait in front of a white illuminated sign that reads “New York University” in a circular shape with the N.Y.U. Athletics logo in the center.

In the Huddle: Grace Nelson on her rookie season and coming back better than ever

The NYU volleyball player looks back on the 2023-24 season and forward to her goals for this year.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Sophomore Grace Nelson is a powerhouse on and off of the court. As a first-year last season, she started all 38 matches, notched 380 kills — the second-highest on the team —...

One volleyball player jumps up to spike the ball while her opponents on the other side of the net jump to block her.

‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

After another winning performance this weekend, NYU’s talented and budding roster set a precedent for what’s in store this season.
Levi Langley, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team added two more wins to its record this past weekend, bringing them to a staggering 8-2. The team's success is attributable to its deep roster,...

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In the Huddle: Junior Terra Nagai on leadership and his hopes for the season

The NYU soccer player spoke to WSN about his collegiate career as an attacking midfielder.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Tandon junior Terra Nagai hails from Herndon, Virginia and has played a key role on the men’s soccer team since joining in 2022. The midfielder has played in every game but one...

An ice skater in a pink leotard skates on the ice with her arms raised in a pose.

In the Huddle: Graduate student Caroline Mura on her love for skating

The NYU figure skater spoke to WSN about her career in the sport and goals for the team's upcoming 2024-25 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Seventeen years of figure skating later, and Master’s student Caroline Mura isn’t ready to get off the ice. After graduating with honors and a degree in biology and minors...

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Men’s volleyball wins conference, women’s tennis scores a victory and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 8 - 14.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider April 15, 2024

Baseball The baseball team swept their four-game UAA series at Brandeis University this weekend, April 13-14. In game one, the Violets were tied by the ninth inning, bringing...

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NYU students continue the fight for women in sports

Society for Women in Sports is a club that aims to advance gender equality for women in the sports industry.
Anjali Mehta, Contributing Writer March 27, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to spotlight women in all industries — and sports is no exception. It’s been more than 50 years since the passing...

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Women’s basketball wins national championship, men’s swimming completes season with highest-ever finish and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past two weeks in NYU athletics. This week: March 18 - 24.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor March 25, 2024

Basketball The women’s basketball team is returning home as the NCAA Division III champions, marking the second time it has earned the title in its history.  The Violets...

Groups of people stand between the basketball courts in the Paulson Center, with teams wearing matching colored shirts.

Schools clash at NYU All-University Games

NYU students across different schools competed at the Paulson Center for the Violet 100 All-University Games.
Lianna O'Grady, Staff Photographer February 27, 2024

Eight people stand in a line on a grass field and are doing warmup exercises, with a few of them talking to each other.

‘Unrecognizable’: How the women’s cross country team went from 4 runners to 5th in the nation

In less than three seasons, head coach Tyler Deck Shipley elevated a struggling cross country team to one of the nation's best.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

When Tyler Deck Shipley inherited the women’s cross country team in 2021, he only had four runners — not enough to score in meets. In nearly three seasons, with strong recruiting...

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The Soapbox: Qatar’s World Cup, Iranian intelligence, Russian wheat

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor November 18, 2022

In Qatar, years of World Cup controversy come to a head The World Cup, soccer’s biggest event, begins on Sunday amid continued controversy over the host country’s human rights...