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The NYU Hockey Team defended its home ground with a strong 12-2 victory over the weekend.

Hockey Strong at Home

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor January 30, 2017
The NYU hockey team played at home for the first time in 2017 and displayed offensive prowess Friday in a 12-2 showing against Central Connecticut State University and kept things interesting Sunday against Keene State College in a 4-3 win.
The NYU Women's Basketball Twitter account consistently updates about the team, including when they walked for Breast Cancer Awareness.

NYU Athletics Can Learn From Trump

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Should NYU Athletics model their social media presence after Donald Trump?
During their game on Sunday against the University of Chicago, freshman Ted Georgiadis scored 12 points.

Sports Update: The Winter Action

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2017
While classes, mostly, weren't in session, NYU's athletes were still competing hard, here's what you missed.
NYU's Women's Basketball team was one of many to stay in Manhattan during winter break to practice.

Athletes Get Abbreviated Break

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer January 23, 2017
NYU's monthlong break is a welcome break for most students after a long semester, but what about athletes who have to cut their break short to train and compete?
Cameron Moore scores in NYU’s fourth victory of five on Sunday, prior to the game against Purchase College on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball Sluggish in Midweek Game

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
The men's basketball took on Purchase College on Tuesday.
A total of 49 NYU athletes received the UAA All-Academic team honor this year, including women's volleyball player Rayne Ellis, pictured above (left).

49 Athletes Earn UAA All-Academic Honors

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer December 6, 2016
NYU athletes must maneuver a tricky line in balancing their academic and athletic endeavors.
Tim Kou set the NYU record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the MIT Winter Invitational.

Swimming Highlights Weekend By Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
Winter sports action this weekend included fencing, wrestling, swimming and diving, and basketball.
The NYU Hockey team split their decisions on the road.

Post-Break Hockey Roundup

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 5, 2016
The NYU hockey team hit the road this weekend in their return from break, playing Keene State and Northeastern.
For the first time since 2013, the mens’ cross country team competed in the NCAA Division III championship.

Checking in on Athletics

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 5, 2016
Here's a look back at how NYU sports teams fared in the fall, along with what's next in the wonderful world of NYU athletics.
The women's basketball team improved their record to a stellar 7-0, increasing their season opening streak.

Women’s Basketball Beats Brooklyn, Moves to 7-0

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 2, 2016
The women's basketball team improved their winning streak to seven, maintaining their perfect start to the season against Brooklyn College on Thursday.
Kaitlyn Read was NYU’s top scorer in its victory against New Paltz on Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball Stays on the Ball

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The women's basketball took on the SUNY New Paltz Hawks yesterday evening at home.
Stephanie Cunningham achieved the NYU Women’s Fencing team’s sole victory in its duel against Columbia on Tuesday.

Wrestling 2-0 in Grapple at the Garden

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
The NYU Grapplers headed to the exciting Grapple at the Garden this weekend where they came out on top — literally, while the fencing team struggled, with both the men's and women's teams losing.