Thursday News:

June 4, 2009 at 9:42 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Today's News, Will Venable

C. Young (4-4) - 6.0 IP 5 H 3 ER 3 BB 3 K 4.46 ERA. 95 pitches, 57 strikes.

Chris Young pitched six serviceable innings for San Diego and was robbed of a bases-clearing double by Greg Dobbs, who made an over-the-head running catch with two outs in the second inning. J.A. Happ shut out the Padres as Philadelphia picked up the 5-1 win.

Before the game, Will Venable was called up from Portland. Venable got the start in left and had a rough night, going 0-4 at the plate and dropping a fly ball for an error in the seventh.

Judson Wallace and Benetton Treviso saw their season end with a 101-76 loss to Montepaschi Siena, who advances to the Lega A Seire A championship series.

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Tuesday News:

June 2, 2009 at 9:51 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Judson Wallace, Pete Carril, Princeton, Today's News

Eddie Jordan is the new head coach of the Sixers. The Philadelphia Daily News talked to Pete Carril, who worked with Jordan in Sacramento. Mark Eckel at the Trenton Times also spoke with Carril about the hire.

Judson Wallace had 11 points and 10 rebounds, but Benetton Treviso fell into a 0-2 hole in their playoff series with Montepaschi Siena.

Georgetown will start a home-and-home series at Tulane this season.

Tom Luicci at The Star Ledger remembers former Princeton assistant Bob Dukiet.

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Sunday News:

May 31, 2009 at 10:03 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Bill Bradley, Judson Wallace, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable

Judson Wallace and Benetton Treviso lost 107-79 to Montepaschi Siena in the first game of the Lega A semifinals.

Home run number 10 for Will Venable in Portland's 6-1 loss to Fresno.

The Austin American Statesman tells the story of Betty Sue Flowers and her relationship with Bill Bradley.

Not the world's biggest surprise, but here's confirmation that Princeton will play at Rutgers in 2009-10.

Former Princeton assistant Bob Dukiet passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. Our condolences.

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Thursday News:

May 28, 2009 at 9:34 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable

Judson Wallace and Benneton Treviso advanced to the second round of the Lega A playoffs with a 78-72 victory over Bologna. 29-1 Montepaschi Siena awaits in the semi-finals.

Will Venable hit two home runs, his eighth and ninth of the season, in Portland's 8-7 loss to Memphis.

John Barres, who played JV at Princeton for three seasons, has been selected as the new bishop of the Allentown Diocese.

A sophomore point guard verbally committed to Oregon State.

Northwestern's John Shurna has been invited to attend the 2009 USA U19 National Team Trials.

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Monday News:

May 25, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable

Back from a four day trip to Ohio. Here's a collection of links from while I was gone...

C. Young (4-2) 7.0 IP 4 H 2 ER 0 BB 4 K 4.76 ERA. 101 pitches, 62 strikes.

On the eve of his 30th birthday, San Diego pitcher Chris Young led the Padres to their ninth straight victory, retiring the first 14 batters he faced and driving in two runs with a single in the fifth inning.

Will Venable hit his seventh home run of the season in Portland's 11 inning loss to Nashville. Padres GM Kevin Towers says it is likely Venable will be promoted again this season.

Bologna and Treviso are headed to a fifth game in their first round Lega A playoff series. Judson Wallace had seven points and five rebounds in defeat for Benneton.

Students from the Newark University Heights Charter School visited the Princeton coaching staff on campus last week.

An Indiana center who recently committed to Butler said Princeton had also been in the mix for his services.

Northwestern recruit Drew Crawford is profiled in the Daily Northwestern.

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Wednesday News:

May 20, 2009 at 9:34 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Oregon State, Today's News

C. Young (3-2) 6.0 IP 5 H 1 ER 3 BB 6 K 5.07 ERA. 100 pitches, 64 strikes.

Six strong innings for Chris Young as San Diego bested San Francisco, 2-1.

10 points and 11 rebounds for Judson Wallace as Benetton Treviso defeated La Fortezza Bologna, 85-77 in the first game of the first round of the Lega A playoffs.

The Gazette Times has a detailed piece on individual workouts and offseason training at Oregon State.

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Sunday News:

April 12, 2009 at 10:32 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Video, Will Venable

KATU has a piece on Oregon State's return home after winning the CBI.

Chris Young is on the hill for San Diego versus Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants today at 4:00 pm ET.

Young is unhappy with ESPN and the way they treat footage of player injuries.

Princeton's staff and players visited the Trenton Boys & Girls Club last month.

Andy Katz writes about a nice gesture by Princeton Athletic Director Gary Walters at the Final Four.

Congratulations, Judson Wallace! You were named Honorable Mention 2008-09 All-Eurocup and to the All-Defensive Team.

Princeton recruit Will Barrett was also recognized with Honorable Mention All-Southeastern Pennsylvania Boys' Basketball status by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Will Venable went 2-4 at the plate in Portland's 2-0 win over Fresno.

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Tuesday News:

March 31, 2009 at 10:01 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Judson Wallace, Mason Rocca, Oregon State, Pete Carril, Princeton, Today's News

Sydney Johnson has been named Ivy League Coach of the Year by collegeinsider.com.

In front of their second-largest home crowd of the season, Oregon State (17-17) built a 21 point second half lead and held off a frantic UTEP charge for the 75-69 win in game one of the CBI finals. The series shifts to El Paso for game two on Wednesday night.

Georgetown's leading scorer, junior forward DaJuan Summers, will sign with an agent and make himself eligible for the NBA draft.

Pete Carril is rubbing off on the Sacramento Kings.

In Italy, 13 points and six rebounds for Judson Wallace as Benetton Treviso blew out Scavolini Spar Pesaro. Mason Rocca had 18 points and nine boards in Armani Jeans Milano's 88-85 squeaker over Snaidero Udine.

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Monday News:

March 23, 2009 at 10:34 am
Filed under Basketball, Judson Wallace, Oregon State, Richmond, Today's News

Charleston vs. Richmond - 7:00 pm ET - CBI
Vermont vs. Oregon State - 10:00 pm ET - CBI - HDnet

Richmond goes for their 20th win tonight versus College of Charleston in the second round of the CBI.

On the heels of the school's first postseason win since 1986-87, this evening Oregon State hosts Vermont in CBI play.

Judson Wallace went for 14 points and 17 rebounds as Benetton Treviso defeated NGC Cantu, 73-62.

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Selection Sunday News:

March 15, 2009 at 9:05 am
Filed under Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Oregon State, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable

A 19 point, 16 rebound game for Judson Wallace as Benetton Treviso defeated GMAC Bologna, 80-77.

Oregon State has accepted a bid to host a College Basketball Invitational first round game next week. It is the Beavers' first postseason trip since 2005.

New Jersey Monthly attempts to explain the "Princeton Offense."

Chris Young is happy with the progress he's making in spring training, yet espn.com's Keith Law describes Young's last start as "awful all around."

Will Venable will start the season with AAA Portland, according to padreshome.com.

Look for updates on the site later tonight as NCAA, NIT, CBI and collegeinsider.com postseason bids are announced.

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Wednesday News:

March 4, 2009 at 11:00 am
Filed under Basketball, Chris Young, Georgetown, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Northwestern vs. Purdue - 6:30 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Denver - 9:00 pm ET - Sun Belt Tournament

The Princeton Packet talks to Michael Strittmatter about last Saturday's game.

Mariokart aficionado Judson Wallace is blogging again.

On TigerBlog, an interesting hypothetical about a Princeton team that never was.

Georgetown (15-13) let one slip away versus St. John's.

Richmond (16-14) won at Charlotte by two.

Denver hosts a first round SBC Tournament game tonight.

Northwestern travels to Purdue.

Princeton recruit Mack Darrow had 24 points and 18 rebounds as Barrington defeated Grant. The Broncos advance to play Lake Forest later today.

Chris Young was sharp in his second spring training outing. Young has no mental scars from last season's injury.

Finally, the new Schuylkill 16 has been released.

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Saturday News:

February 7, 2009 at 10:01 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable

Today's Game: Columbia (8-11 / 3-2) vs. Princeton (8-8 / 3-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 136-83.
Last meeting: Princeton 75 Columbia 64 - 3/7/08.

Cincinnati vs. Georgetown - 12:00 pm ET - MASN/SNY
MCCC vs. Harcum - 3:00 pm ET
Northwestern vs. Iowa - 6:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Denver vs. UALR - 8:00 pm ET
Arizona State vs. Oregon State - 8:30 pm ET - FSN NW/AZ

Brown vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET
Yale vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET
Cornell vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET

In addition to our recap, read about last night's surprising win over Cornell on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian, in the Ithaca Journal and on cornellbigred.com.

Now blogging on the Eurocup web site, Judson Wallace.

Will Venable is vying for a spot in the San Diego Padres' outfield.

Princeton recruit Will Barrett scored 23 as Central Bucks South clinched the Suburban One Continental league title. Mack Darrow had 17, but Barrington fell to Schaumburg.

Jessie Sapp and Georgetown host Cincinnati at noon.

Northwestern plays at Iowa. The Wildcats have been receiving contributions during their three game winning streak from more than just Kevin Coble and Craig Moore.

#23 Arizona State visits Oregon State.

Denver is on the road at Arkansas-Little Rock.

Around the Ivy League: Dartmouth (5-14 / 2-3) won its second straight conference game, a 63-61 overtime devision versus Brown (6-13 / 0-5). Columbia (8-11 / 3-2) was victorious at The Palestra for the first time since 2002, defeating Penn (5-12 / 1-2) by 11. Yale (8-11 / 3-2) routed Harvard (9-10 / 1-4), 87-66.

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