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(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU baseball confident heading into the season

The team is looking to win the UAA championship and more.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor February 20, 2025

The NYU baseball team starts play on Saturday, and after finishing with a 25-13 record last year — 8-8 in conference play — it’s ready to take on this season. Last year tied...

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The close of the 2024-25 athletic season marks the end of COVID-19 eligibility

When an extension to eligibility was announced following the pandemic, dozens of athletes flocked to the growing Division III athletic programs at NYU.
Katie Kubiak, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought training and competing to a screeching halt for athletes nationwide. Uncertainty shrouded the 2019-20 season as many wondered how long it would be...

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Behind NYU men’s basketball’s rise to national contention

The team is looking to extend its post-season further than before.
Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer February 13, 2025

A buzzer-beater for the ages With half of a second remaining of a closely contested game, NYU men’s basketball had a chance to beat the University of Chicago. Sophomore Hampton...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Washington, D.C. and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy January 31, 2025

London U.S. defender Naomi Girma is the most expensive player in women’s soccer history after transferring to Chelsea for $1.1 million. Girma, who turned 24 in June,...

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Winter break recap

What you missed in NYU Athletics over the break.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor January 24, 2025

While most NYU students were away from campus during winter break, our Violets stayed busy, competing throughout December and January, both at home and away. Here’s what you...

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,...

(Krish Dev for WSN)

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...

An illustration of purple players participating in volleyball, basketball, soccer and track on a yellow background.

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...