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Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention

NYU’s teams show out for the student body every game — it’s time to give that energy back.

About a year and a half ago, I was offered the opportunity to cover my first varsity game at NYU, when the women’s basketball team took on Babson College in one of the first...

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In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career

WSN spoke with the senior on her journey as a thrower and her career at NYU.

WSN: Welcome back to In the Huddle, a podcast by the Washington Square News. I’m Sayako Ikeda, deputy sports editor at WSN, and joining me today is Emma Grunin, a senior...

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The unsung efforts of student team managers

NYU’s sports teams and clubs rely on the support of their team managers, who are often juggling academics and athletic work.

When reflecting on the year of athletics, many NYU varsity and club teams’ success stems not only from the players themselves but also from coaches, athletic trainers and student...

NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Women’s basketball turns a new page

In the offseason, the team can only look forward.

Over six weeks ago, NYU women’s basketball concluded a 91-game undefeated run in the Final Four of the NCAA Division III Tournament — dashing players’ hopes for a third title...

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(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)

In the Huddle: Katie Antosiewicz on her first year pitching at NYU

The softball player spoke with WSN about her mindset, pregame rituals and start with softball.

WSN: Welcome back to ‘In the Huddle,’ a podcast by the Washington Square News. I’m Kiran, sports editor at WSN, and here with me today is Katie Antosiewicz, a left-handed...

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NYU Stern faces other top business schools for a Governors Island rugby showdown

A growing mix of undergraduate and graduate players is reshaping the rugby club, which faced losses over the weekend, during a competitive spring season.

Vienna Thai, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2026

The NYU Stern Rugby Club tackled the MBA Rugby World Cup on Saturday, falling in all of its matches during a nonstop downpour on Governors Island. The competition, NYU’s...

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Golf strides toward national championships

The women’s team is ranked second nationally, while the men’s team is ranked 74th.

Sayako Ikeda, Deputy Sports Editor • April 23, 2026

Following a strong opening in the fall, the men’s and women’s golf teams have enjoyed a successful spring season, competing through conference play and invitational tournaments...