Sports

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TCNJ football shuts out William Patterson in Homecoming game

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 15

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, was the College’s homecoming. For the football team, it was their second New Jersey Athletic Conference game of the season. After a crushing defeat to Salisbury in their first NJAC game, a statement win was necessary, and they delivered. The College took a commanding win at home against William Patterson with a final score of 42-0, all while donning throwback jerseys, paying homage to the Trenton State days. 

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TCNJ women’s soccer dominates Homecoming game

By Joseph Caruso | Oct. 15

The College played two games this week, including their Homecoming game against Ramapo, which they took in dominating fashion, as well as a hard-fought win over Rutgers-Camden on Wednesday.

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Men's soccer earns first two NJAC wins back-to-back

By Nick Kurti | Oct. 15

Another week of New Jersey Athletic Conference play is behind us, and the men’s soccer team has officially secured their first two conference wins, with a close 1-0 game at Ramapo College and a 2-0 win against Rutgers-Camden.

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New Territory: TCNJ football’s long haul for NJAC play against Castleton

By Ashly Herlihy | Oct. 15

Opening their season 4-1 for the first time in nearly a decade, the College’s football team knows how to make an impression, but can that impression hold for a six-hour trip to Castleton, Vt.? 

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TCNJ Field hockey splits NJAC games including shootout against Rowan

By Nick Kurti | Oct. 15

 The College’s field hockey team split their two most recent New Jersey Athletic Conference games, defeating William Paterson before losing to No. 14 Rowan in shootouts. The Lions now stand at 2-1 in the NJAC as conference play continues.

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Young TCNJ club hockey nets first win against experienced William Paterson

By Nick Kurti | Oct. 15

 The College’s D1 club hockey team took it until the very end with a 5-4 win over William Paterson on Friday, Oct. 3. The club, featuring seven freshmen in their first year on the ice as a Lion, was able to hold an older and more experienced Pioneers from taking the lead for nearly all three periods.

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Field Hockey suffers small hit to rankings in shootout loss

By Jhett Laurie | Oct. 1

The College’s field hockey team took a hit in the rankings as they fell from No. 17 to No. 18 following a shootout loss to Lebanon Valley College.

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TCNJ women’s soccer wins first NJAC match

By Joseph Caruso | Oct. 1

Women’s soccer kicked off New Jersey Athletic Conference play with a win against Kean and a loss against Stockton, respectively. 

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Men’s soccer ends non-conference stretch winning, breaks streak in NJAC play

By Nick Kurti | Oct. 1

The College’s men’s soccer team exceeded all expectations with their 5-0-3 non-conference start, capped off by a 3-0 performance against Keystone on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Now they’re ready to prove themselves in conference play. 

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TCNJ football dominates in win against Juniata

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 1

On Saturday, Sept. 27, the college defeated Juniata in dominating fashion, winning 35-0. 

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TCNJ cross country battles at Don Cathcart Invitational

By Joseph Caruso | Oct. 1

 The College’s men's and women's teams finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively, at the Don Cathcart Invitational this past Saturday, Sept. 27 at Salisbury University.

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Joe Burrow: Potential trade destinations and Bengals replacements

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 1

 Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' star quarterback, will be out long-term with a foot injury. This injury marks his eighth significant injury dating back to his college career. This injury also comes with the “injury-prone label.” The Bengals, as of now, do not have a serious starting quarterback if they intend to make the playoffs this year. 

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No. 17 Field Hockey climbs rankings, defeats No. 11 Ursinus

By Jhett Laurie | Oct. 1

 Field Hockey climbed the rankings after an upset win over No. 11 Ursinus. The Lions moved up three positions from No. 20 to a No. 17 ranking.

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World’s largest illegal sports streaming platform taken down

By Aaron Rigby | Oct. 1

The world’s most infamous illegal sports streaming website was taken down on Wednesday, Sept. 3., following a successful sting operation. Egyptian law enforcement officials and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment terminated the notorious illegal service following a year-long investigation, which led to a raid on the Streameast headquarters on Aug. 24, 2025, resulting in the arrest of two men in Egypt. 

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Five intriguing rookies for the upcoming NBA season

By Tyler Morello | Sep. 24

 The 2025 NBA Draft Class has the potential to become one of the best of all time. Not only was it headlined by 18-year-old forward Cooper Flagg, who is being viewed by some as the best American prospect since LeBron James, but it also boasts considerable depth towards the back end of the draft. 

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Trenton will once again be home to a minor league hockey team

By Raeanne Raccagno | Sep. 18

New Jersey’s state capital will once again host a minor league team after the ECHL Board of Governors approved the sale and transfer of the Utah Grizzlies from Grizzlies Hockey Club, LLC to Pro Hockey Partners, LLC. 

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TCNJ football remains undefeated in a win against Wilkes

By Tyler Fennell | Sep. 17

The College remains undefeated coming out of their home opener with a 17-3 victory against Wilkes. Their record now stands at 2-0. 

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Women’s soccer earns tough draw against Swarthmore

By Joseph Caruso | Sep. 17

The College had two games this week, which saw them fight No. 14 Strawthmore for a tie before falling to No. 24 Johns Hopkins in a tough loss.

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First puck drop of the season for TCNJ’s D1 men’s club hockey team

By Lauren Czenszak | Sep. 17

 The stands were quiet, everything paused. The puck dropped, and the season began. First game of the season, Sept. 12, for the College’s men’s club hockey team.

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No. 20 field hockey defeats Swarthmore in a double overtime thriller

By Jhett Laurie | Sep. 17

The College’s No. 20-ranked field hockey team added its first loss of the season on Sept. 13 to No. 3 Johns Hopkins, and then defeated Swarthmore in a barnburner. 

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