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Here’s my recap from Princeton women’s basketball’s mind-boggling comeback at George Mason last Saturday. I still can’t believe this happened.

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A Christmas season miracle lifts Princeton women’s basketball to an overtime win at George Mason
Do you believe in miracles? How about two of them? Trailing 63-56 late in the fourth quarter, the Princeton women’s basketball team scored seven points in 15 seconds to force George Mason int…
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December 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here's my write-up for Ivy Hoops Online of Princeton women's basketball's come from behind thriller versus Seton Hall last night. Despite the win over an undefeated Pirates squad, the Tigers inexplicably dropped two spots in the NET from 29 to 31. Sheesh.

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Another fourth-quarter rally lifts Princeton women’s basketball past Seton Hall
Old habits die hard. On Tuesday night at Jadwin Gymnasium, the Princeton women’s basketball team used yet another fourth-quarter comeback, its sixth of the season, to hold off the Seton Hall …
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December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Here's my recap of Princeton women's basketball's great win yesterday over Penn State. The game wasn't televised. I had to listen to PSU's radio feed and it sounded like a weird environment. But for Princeton to hit 100 against a power four foe is unprecedented. ivyhoopsonline.com/2025/11/22/p....
Princeton women’s basketball hits century mark, defeats Penn State in another comeback
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Playing against a power-conference opponent, the Princeton women’s basketball team fell behind early, trailed by four at half, then rallied in the second half t…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Princeton women's basketball team can't stop itself from winning in fourth quarter comebacks. Here's my recap of Princeton's win over Rice, 69-56, in which the Tigers came from behind in the fourth quarter for the third time already this season.

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Princeton women’s basketball mounts another fourth-quarter rally to defeat Rice in home opener
Another game, another fourth-quarter comeback. So it goes this season for the Princeton women’s basketball team, which rallied again in the fourth quarter to win its home opener over Rice, 69…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm a bit late in posting this, but here's a fun interview I conducted with Princeton women's basketball coach Carla Berube just before the season started. The audio quality isn't great, but Berube's analysis is worth absorbing if you're a college hoops fan.

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Q&A with Princeton women’s basketball coach Carla Berube
Princeton women’s basketball coach Carla Berube joins Ivy Hoops Online contributor Steve Silverman for an in-depth reflection on her program heading into the 2025-26 campaign, going over how …
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November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Fadima Tall just won her first Ivy League Player of the Week award. Trust me, there will be more of these to come. Very soon.

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Fadima Tall Earns Ivy Player of the Week - Princeton University Athletics
It's the first time that the 2025 Second-Team All-Ivy selection has earned that honor. She averaged 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals per game in the ...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Here's my take on Princeton women's basketball's tough loss at Maryland yesterday, as published on Ivy Hoops Online. The bottom-line is (1) the Tigers are still on track to have a special season; (2) they can play with anybody.

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Princeton women’s basketball falls back to Earth, loses at No. 9 Maryland
After taking down two power-conference opponents on the road to open the season, the Princeton women’s basketball team finally met its match at Maryland, falling to the No. 9 Terps, 84-68, at…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you're a fan of women's college basketball, do yourself a favor and listen to my interview with Courtney Banghart, one of the greatest coaches and leaders in the country. She talks at length about Princeton WBB, Dartmouth WBB, and her current gig at UNC WBB.

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A conversation with former Princeton coach and Dartmouth guard Courtney Banghart
Princeton coaching and Dartmouth playing legend Courtney Banghart spent 45 minutes in conversation with Ivy Hoops Online contributor Steve Silverman.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Here's my assessment of the Princeton women's basketball 2025-26 schedule. It's a killer schedule but the timing is right for a talented squad that could make noise nationally this season.

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Princeton women’s basketball releases loaded 2025-26 schedule
Last March, the Princeton women’s basketball team reaffirmed a valuable lesson as it celebrated earning its sixth consecutive bid to the NCAA Tournament: If you play a challenging schedule and win …
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September 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
What a blast it was to talk all things animal law with Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, the head of the Human-Animal Policy Center at Colorado State University (CSU).

Here's the link our discussion:
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To what extent does our federal government protect animals?
CSU Animal-Human Policy Center · Episode
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August 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Here's my critique of Secretary Rollins' reorganization plan at USDA as published today in Government Executive. This ill-considered plan will have harmful consequences for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
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Secretary Rollins’ reorganization of USDA will weaken the delivery of programs to farmers, ranchers and rural communities
COMMENTARY | USDA's proposed reorganization will make the department's work more challenging, with a "accomplish less with less" approach, says former official.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Here's my story in Ivy Hoops Online about Blake Dietrick, Carlie Littlefield, and all the Ivy Leaguers playing this weekend in the 3XBA tournament at the Spokane Hoopfest.

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Intellectual grit powers former Ivy League stars’ success in professional 3X3 basketball
At the Spokane Hoopfest, home to the world’s largest 3X3 basketball tournament, seven former Ivy League women’s basketball stars will lace up their sneakers this weekend alongside 25 other elite ho…
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June 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Air Force Falcons women's basketball team had a tremendous season. Here's my article about the team and star guard Milahnie Perry that was published today by @thenext.bsky.social

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Milahnie Perry is lifting Air Force to new heights - The Next
Junior guard Milahnie Perry is helping to lead the long moribund Air Force women's basketball program to the next level.
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March 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Of course Canada won and Team USA lost. Everything Trump touches dies
February 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Penn and Princeton basketball -- The Killer Ps -- no longer rule the realm of Ivy League men's basketball. Here's my elegy to the Killer Ps from IvyHoopsOnline:

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Elegy for the Killer Ps
Not so long ago, the Princeton Tigers and the Penn Quakers – the Killer Ps – ruled the realm of Ivy League men’s basketball.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Check out this amazing live recording of the band Rutacai based in New York City. My son, Sam, plays the drums and Pete Carrill III, grandson of the legendary Princeton basketball coach, is on guitar.
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Live at Pete's Candy Store
Rutacai plays live at Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Feb 6th, 2025.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Here are my thoughts about Trump’s recent actions to undermine the mission of environmental protection at EPA and the Department of Justice:

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Guest opinion: Steve Silverman: President Trump’s hollowing out of the federal bureaucracy harms Coloradans
Trump’s insidious war on the Federal bureaucracy and his campaign to intimidate distinguished public servants and leaders at DOJ and EPA needs to be resisted at all levels, especially by our electe…
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February 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Jade Masogayo of the Colorado Buffs must have had her Wheaties before tonight’s game against Arizona. The junior forward has a double-double at the half with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks!
February 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Elena Rodriguez could've stayed home and played pro in Spain, but she wanted the U.S. college experience. Now a Harvard WBB senior, she's the Crimson's "quarterback" as they chase their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007. My latest @thenext.bsky.social:
How Elena Rodriguez went from Canary Islands to Harvard's QB - The Next
Elena Rodriguez could've stayed in Spain and gone pro. Instead, she came to Harvard and is leading a special season as a senior.
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January 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Columbia head coach Megan Griffith calls sophomore Marija Avlijas "special." Co-captain Perri Page calls her "lethal."

But Avlijas had a winding road to get to Columbia, from her hometown of Belgrade, Serbia, to Oxford, Mississippi, before landing in NYC. For @thenext.bsky.social:
Marija Avlijas is finding her place at Columbia - The Next
Columbia has seven international players, but Serbian and transfer Marija Avlijas arguably had the most circuitous route to New York City.
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January 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Here’s my recap of Princeton women’s basketball’s dominant win over Cornell yesterday:

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Princeton women’s basketball routs Cornell, 72-39, to open Ivy League play
The Princeton women’s basketball team started its run for a seventh consecutive Ivy League championship in style on Saturday afternoon with a dominating win over Cornell, 72-39, at Jadwin Gym…
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January 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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A "Sister Act" has invaded the Mountain West Conference in the form of the Ronsiek sisters at Colorado State.

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At Colorado State, the Ronsiek sisters are priming the Rams for a run at an MWC Title - The Next
Colorado State's Emma Ronsiek: 'I definitely think this can be a special year' for Rams seeking first Tournament since 2016.
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January 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM