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First fencing meet at Paulson, swimming and diving, wrestling UAA championships and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 12 - Feb. 18.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor February 20, 2024

Basketball Women’s basketball defeated Washington University in St. Louis 80-56 and the University of Chicago 82-76 on the road this week. The team remains undefeated with a...

A photo of a swimmer wearing a swim cap and goggles swimming in a pool.

First-years on NYU swim team earn prestigious honors

The Violets took home both the women and men’s UAA Rookie of the Year awards.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Despite swimming against competitors who were older and had more experience, NYU first-years Kaley McIntyre and Leo Han maintained their composure, managed their expectations,...

Women’s tennis took seventh place at the UAA championship.

The 2016 Season Comes to and End for Tennis

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 25, 2016
The tennis season came to a close in Florida, as the Violets were in UAA Championship competition.
NYU broke a school record and placed third in the 4x400 relay.

Track on Course Near End of Season

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 25, 2016
The UAA Championships were in full swing in Missouri, as the Violets track and field squads traveled west for the festivities.
Olivia Mould pitched exceptionally for NYU's Women's baseball team.

Softball Looking to Small Ball Their Way to a Better Start

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor March 9, 2016
The young NYU softball team experienced mixed results in its first day off UAA action.
Matthew Powers (c) and Budd Brown (l) each earned three medals on Sunday.

Track Hosts UAA Championships at 168th Street Armory

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 29, 2016
NYU's track and field teams traveled to 168th Street to compete in the UAA Championships.
Sophomore Tim Kou got second place in the 200-yard breaststroke.

Men Take Third, Women Fourth in Swimming UAAs

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
The NYU men's and women's swimming and diving teams participated in the UAA Championships this weekend.
The NYU Women’s Volleyball Team wrapped up the 2015 season with a win against Brandeis University.

Violets volleyball ends on positive note

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU volleyball was in action this weekend for the UAA championships.
Jorge Maldonado was NYU’s top finisher on Saturday.

Cross country runners pace themselves before ECACs

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
NYU Cross Country competed in the UAA Championships this weekend.

Florida proves to be challenge for baseball, softball

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 12, 2015
The NYU baseball and softball teams' opening week of UAA play comes to a close. Players reflect on the week and what it was like to be part of history.
Baseball improves record to 3-3

Baseball improves record to 3-3

Stanley Wu, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
The NYU baseball and softball teams kicked off their seasons this week in Florida at the UAA championships.

Golf competes in UAA tourney

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor March 10, 2015
The golf team competed in their first outdoor competition of the season at the UAA championships in Florida this week.