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Columbia Baseball Stuns Yale in Epic Comeback Series Win
Sports•May 1

Columbia Baseball Stuns Yale in Epic Comeback Series Win

Columbia's baseball team defied expectations with a stunning series victory over higher-ranked Yale, rallying from a 7-0 deficit in one game to secure their first conference series win since March. The underdog Lions showed heart when it mattered most, just days before the Ivy League tournament.

Google News - Underdog Wins•2 min read
Columbia Women's Golf Wins First Ivy Title in 19 Years
Sports•Apr 27

Columbia Women's Golf Wins First Ivy Title in 19 Years

Columbia University's women's golf team just claimed their first Ivy League championship since 2007, rallying from behind to win by seven strokes. Sophomore Christine Chang's record-breaking final round sealed the historic victory at Baltusrol Golf Club.

Google News - Championship Win•3 min read
Princeton's Greg Foster Breaks Own Ivy Long Jump Record
Sports•Apr 25

Princeton's Greg Foster Breaks Own Ivy Long Jump Record

Princeton junior Greg Foster soared past his own Ivy League long jump record with an 8.01-meter leap that now ranks sixth in the entire nation. Just two weeks after setting the previous record, the multi-talented athlete proved he's still reaching new heights.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read
Harvard Women's Rugby Goes 4-0, Wins Ivy Championship
Sports•Apr 12

Harvard Women's Rugby Goes 4-0, Wins Ivy Championship

Harvard's women's rugby team dominated their home tournament with a perfect record, capturing their second straight Ivy League 7s championship. The Crimson outscored opponents 121-15 across four matches on their home field.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Columbia Wrestler Cesar Alvan Takes 3rd at NCAA Championship
Sports•Apr 7

Columbia Wrestler Cesar Alvan Takes 3rd at NCAA Championship

Columbia senior Cesar Alvan became the seventh All-American in program history with a third-place finish at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. His performance capped an undefeated season for the Lions and their newly named national coach of the year.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Yale Freshman Breaks 25-Year Javelin Record
Sports•Mar 25

Yale Freshman Breaks 25-Year Javelin Record

A first-year athlete from Chile just shattered Yale's javelin record that stood for a quarter century. Constanza Acevedo launched herself into the history books and earned Ivy League Athlete of the Week honors in the process.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read
Cornell Junior Runs 53.69 to Shatter School 400m Record
Sports•Feb 12

Cornell Junior Runs 53.69 to Shatter School 400m Record

A college sprinter who didn't even run the 400 meters in high school just broke her school's record and became one of the top nine fastest runners in Ivy League history. Francine Stevens clocked 53.69 seconds at Penn State, proving that sometimes finding your event later means finding your greatness.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read
Yale and Penn Set for Championship Tennis Showdown
Sports•Feb 8

Yale and Penn Set for Championship Tennis Showdown

Two Ivy League powerhouses battled through intense semifinals to earn their spots in Sunday's women's tennis championship final. The Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament showcased thrilling comebacks and exceptional skill from collegiate athletes competing at their best.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Penn Freshman Shatters 800m Record at Home Meet
Sports•Feb 8

Penn Freshman Shatters 800m Record at Home Meet

University of Pennsylvania freshman Tiago Socarras broke a school record that stood for years, clocking the 13th fastest 800m time in the entire NCAA this season. The Penn Classic showcased breakthrough performances across the board, with multiple athletes setting personal bests and claiming top spots in Ivy League rankings.

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Las Vegas Teen Named Cooke Scholarship Semifinalist
Acts of Kindness•Jan 29

Las Vegas Teen Named Cooke Scholarship Semifinalist

A small-town New Mexico high school senior is one of 568 students nationwide competing for a $55,000 scholarship that could help him achieve his Harvard dreams. Antonio Romero's journey from Las Vegas, New Mexico to visiting Ivy League campuses shows what's possible when a community rallies behind talented students.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•3 min read
Penn's Amelia Kristen Breaks School Record, Ranks 2nd in NCAA
Sports•Jan 24

Penn's Amelia Kristen Breaks School Record, Ranks 2nd in NCAA

University of Pennsylvania junior Amelia Kristen shattered her own school record in the pentathlon, scoring 4,199 points and ranking second in the entire nation. Her performance came just 10 points shy of the Ivy League record and inspired a wave of success across the Penn track and field program.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read