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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.
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.
Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
Junior captain of NYU’s wrestling team, Raymond Jazikoff, won all four of his bouts in the first dual matches of 2016-2017.

Weekend: Fall Sports Wrap Up

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
The week(end) in NYU sports, featuring the NCAA cross country regional championships, volleyball playoffs and more early season wrestling action.

Senior Nia Sorgente finished in second place in both her women’s diving events on Saturday.

NYU Stands out in Weekend Athletics

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
A recap of Violet weekend sports action, including wrestling, cross country, swimming and diving, and volleyball's finale.
Starting the fencing season strong, sophomore Jacqueline Tubbs placed seventh out of 75 fencers at the Temple Collegiate Open.

Weekend: Volleyball Sputters to End

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
A handful of NYU teams started their seasons, including the grapplers and the DI fencing team, as well as continued efforts from cross country and volleyball.
With their fifth straight UAA title from last season, the wrestling team prepares for their first match on November 5.

Preview: Winter NYU Sports

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 12, 2016
A preview of NYU's winter sports teams as they prepare to get underway.
Athletes of the Year Ready for Their New Seasons

Athletes of the Year Ready for Their New Seasons

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer August 28, 2016

Sophomore golfer Jenni Bluetling and senior wrestler Nathan Pike took home the honor of being the 2015-2016 NYU Athletes of the Year. Straight from Feldafing, Germany, Jenni Bluetling...

One of the key moments of the semester occurred when the facilities at Coles Sports Center closed for renovations and facilities opened at 404 Fitness for NYU students to continue their workouts.

Notable Moments From Sports This Year

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor May 2, 2016
After three months of action this semester, there are a number of highlights and moments that define this season in NYU sports.
Junior captain John Messinger was one of four national-qualifying NYU wrestlers.

Four Wrestlers Qualify for Nationals

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 29, 2016
With the regular season over, NYU's wrestlers now looked to make a name for themselves at the NCAA East Regionals in Virginia.
Junior Wayne Yuan won 2-0 at the Tri-Match last Thursday.

Grapplers Take One Step Forward, One Step Back

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 22, 2016
The UAA Champion NYU Grapplers finished their regular season with mixed results on Thursday.
The NYU Wrestling team won its fifth straight UAA title this weekend in Cleveland, OH.

Grapplers Snag Fifth Straight UAA Title

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
Competing in two simultaneous competitions, the NYU Grapplers won their fifth consecutive UAA Championship.