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Lauren Brown, forward for the NYU Basketball team, offering 14 points to the Violet’s win, Sunday. Feb. 12, 2017. Catch up with NYU’s basketball, swimming and diving, wrestling, and Men’s volleyball here.

Weekly Sports Update: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor February 13, 2017
NYU athletics was in action this week, with the men's basketball team continuing a mediocre season and the wrestling squad proving strong.
The NYU hockey team had a busy weekend with two very close, competitive games.

Hockey Splits Penultimate Weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor February 6, 2017
The NYU hockey split its weekend decisions at home.
Qizhi Wong, sophomore golfer, mutters “come on Cheech” as part of his pre-shot routine.

Superstitions in Sports: Real or Fake?

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Sports and superstitions go hand in hand. Check out some athletes' superstitions here.
The Class of 2017 hall of fame inductees are Melinda Childs, Martin Jay Davis, Elena Drinka and Brad Thornton.

What NYU Sports Hall of Fame Means

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The NYU Sports Hall of Fame recently inducted its 2017 class. Some athletes shed light on what these individuals' accomplishments mean to them.
For a student athlete, the contents of their bag determines their daily success.

What’s In My Bag: NYU Student-Athletes

Diana King, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Ever wondered what's in an athlete's bag? Check it here.
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.
After a perfect first weekend of the season, the NYU hockey team will return to the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink on Friday.

Hockey Kicks Off 2017

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor January 23, 2017
The NYU hockey team was back this weekend, coming away with a pair of wins against northeast foes.
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.
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.