Princeton University Athletics

Women's Rugby To Open 2025 At LIU
August 28, 2025 | Women's Rugby
Match One: Princeton (0-0) at LIU (0-0)
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PRINCETON, N.J. – The Princeton University women's rugby team officially opens its fourth season at the varsity level at 1 p.m. at Robert Blitz Field in Brookville, New York, on Aug. 30 against LIU.
A Historic 2024
The Tigers will aim to build off a historic 2024 season where they earned their first varsity 15s victory, a 59-0 triumph over Bowdoin on Sept. 21. In addition, Princeton defeated Mount St. Mary's, 49-12, on Oct. 26.
The Returners
Including Malinka Kwemo, who was named All-National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) Honorable Mention in 2024, the Tigers return seniors Alyssa Brigham, Luiza Chevres, Annabelle Edwards, Kenzy Elshazly, Samantha Handwerk, Megan Hickey, Ciara Loughran and Nanya Offor along with juniors Eliana Bane, Laura Barnds, Alana Ferguson, Ava Gregory, Maya Kenny, Hannah Mulligan and Celia Watson. Returning sophomores include Annie Huettel, Lila King, Lindsey Mulligan and Raven Robinson.
The Newcomers
Six new sophomores join the Tigers for 2025; Malica Feratovic, Josie Frazer, Stella McBride, Reyna Palmer, Riley Pan and Amelia Wray. The Tigers' five first years are Maizy Miller, Myah Natorp, Hazel Pron, Charlie Wolfe and Sara Zavieh.
First Time Against LIU
Princeton and LIU will face each other in a 15s match for the first time in history.
Watch: NEC Front Row
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PRINCETON, N.J. – The Princeton University women's rugby team officially opens its fourth season at the varsity level at 1 p.m. at Robert Blitz Field in Brookville, New York, on Aug. 30 against LIU.
A Historic 2024
The Tigers will aim to build off a historic 2024 season where they earned their first varsity 15s victory, a 59-0 triumph over Bowdoin on Sept. 21. In addition, Princeton defeated Mount St. Mary's, 49-12, on Oct. 26.
The Returners
Including Malinka Kwemo, who was named All-National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) Honorable Mention in 2024, the Tigers return seniors Alyssa Brigham, Luiza Chevres, Annabelle Edwards, Kenzy Elshazly, Samantha Handwerk, Megan Hickey, Ciara Loughran and Nanya Offor along with juniors Eliana Bane, Laura Barnds, Alana Ferguson, Ava Gregory, Maya Kenny, Hannah Mulligan and Celia Watson. Returning sophomores include Annie Huettel, Lila King, Lindsey Mulligan and Raven Robinson.
The Newcomers
Six new sophomores join the Tigers for 2025; Malica Feratovic, Josie Frazer, Stella McBride, Reyna Palmer, Riley Pan and Amelia Wray. The Tigers' five first years are Maizy Miller, Myah Natorp, Hazel Pron, Charlie Wolfe and Sara Zavieh.
First Time Against LIU
Princeton and LIU will face each other in a 15s match for the first time in history.
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