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Princeton captured its first NCAA lacrosse title since 2001 with a 16-9 win over Notre Dame, a victory that underscores how athlete compensation and revenue-sharing shifts are reshaping NCAA economics—keeping powerhouses with large endowments competitive in niche sports while enabling smaller programs to compete at the top; this year’s Final Four featured Princeton, Notre Dame, Syracuse and Duke.
Princeton, the No. 1 seed, captured its seventh NCAA men’s lacrosse title and its 12th straight win with a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in Charlottesville. After Notre Dame grabbed a 3-0 lead, Princeton roared back with 11 straight goals to lead 11-3 at halftime. Chad Palumbo scored four goals (three by halftime) and Colin Burns added three, with Nate Kabiri (1G, 3A) and Tucker Wade adding key contributions. goalie Ryan Croddick made 13 saves in the final after a 20-save semifinal performance, earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Princeton dominated the title game. Palumbo, Burns, Kabiri and Wade earned all-tournament honors.
No. 1 Princeton defeated Notre Dame 16-9 to win the NCAA men’s lacrosse title, ending the Irish’s 2026 season. Notre Dame goalie Thomas Ricciardelli posted a season-high 19 saves, while Josh Yago and Will Angrick each scored twice; Yago, Ricciardelli and Shawn Lyght were named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team. ND jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but Princeton answered with an 8-0 second-quarter run to pull away.
No. 2 seed Notre Dame meets No. 1 seed Princeton in the NCAA men’s lacrosse national title game on Memorial Day, with ND aiming to claim its third title in four seasons. Notre Dame brings a lockdown defense led by Shawn Lyght and standout goalie Thomas Ricciardelli, a balanced offense, plus strong faceoff work, and a proven track record against ranked teams. Princeton, 1-1 in the all-time series, provides a stern test as the top seed in a game airing on ESPN from Charlottesville, VA.
USA Lacrosse Magazine announced the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s All-Americans, naming 98 players across first, second, and third teams plus honorable mentions from 38 programs, with Princeton leading the honors with eight selections.
Scientists at Princeton have developed a new method for creating superconducting qubits using tantalum, significantly increasing their coherence time to 1.68 milliseconds, which is three times longer than current systems, potentially enabling more powerful quantum computing operations. However, challenges such as the scarcity of tantalum remain before these advancements can be widely implemented.
Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped by Iraq-based militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah in 2023 and held for over 900 days, has been released and is now safe at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, according to President Trump.
Scientists from Princeton and other institutions studied how individual neurons in the dorsal premotor cortex work together to influence decision-making, revealing that neuron behavior is shaped by both their preferences and the brain's internal state, which can be modeled as a landscape guiding choices. This research enhances understanding of how the brain makes decisions and could inform treatments for mental health disorders affecting decision processes.
Zach Martini, a transfer from Princeton, chose to play basketball at Rutgers for his final collegiate season, citing the strong impression made by coach Steve Pikiell and the opportunity to be part of a historic season. As a New Jersey native, Martini is excited to play alongside highly-touted freshmen and provide leadership on and off the court. His decision to join Rutgers was influenced by his lifelong connection to the state and the support he received from the fanbase.
The Women's NCAA Tournament bracket reveal is approaching, with Kent State, California Baptist, Norfolk State, and Fairfield securing their tickets to the Big Dance. Princeton is anticipated to make a strong tournament appearance, while Drake's performance in the MVC championship game will determine its fate. UC Irvine, Sacred Heart, and other teams have also earned their way to the NCAA Tournament. The article provides insights into potential seedings and the competitive landscape for the upcoming tournament.
Engineers at Princeton have developed a tool using artificial intelligence to make sustained fusion reactions more stable, bringing commercial fusion energy a step closer. Nuclear fusion, which creates energy like the sun, produces three to four times more energy than fission and does not create radioactive waste. The new approach allows for predicting and preventing instabilities in the plasma, crucial for sustaining fusion reactions. The AI can recognize potential instabilities and adjust the machine's parameters to avoid them, without needing to understand the complex physics behind fusion reactions. This development may also provide insights into the underlying physics of fusion reactions.
South Carolina maintains its hold on the No. 1 spot in the AP women's basketball poll, while Kansas State rises to No. 2, matching its best ranking ever. Iowa moves up to third, and Caitlin Clark inches closer to the all-time scoring record. Princeton re-enters the poll at No. 25, riding a 10-game winning streak, while Oregon State jumps to No. 18 after a stellar weekend.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Lela Black, who is believed to be with her father, Byron Black, a murder suspect in the death of her mother, Kelly Black. The Kentucky State Police are investigating Kelly's death after she was found shot in the back of the head. Lela is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, 3′6″ tall, and weighing 40 pounds, while Byron is described as 6′0″ tall, weighing 180 pounds, and suspected to be armed and dangerous. Byron is believed to be driving a 1996 White Silverado with a California license plate number 5J83779.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Lela Black, who is believed to be with her father, Byron Black, a murder suspect in the death of her mother, Kelly Black. The Kentucky State Police are investigating Kelly's death, and Lela is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. Byron is suspected to be armed and dangerous, and police believe he is driving a 1996 White Silverado with a California license plate.
The upcoming Duke vs. Arkansas basketball game is stirring up nostalgia from their historic matchups in the 1990s, including the 1994 national championship game. Meanwhile, BYU has emerged as a surprise in college basketball, starting the season undefeated and ranking in the AP Top 25 after transitioning to the Big 12 conference. Princeton is also making waves with a 6-0 record, despite not being favored to win the Ivy League.