Princeton’s men’s team won an Ivy League championship this past Saturday in a thrilling 5-4 comeback win against Penn.
The clinching point came in the fifth game of the No. 1 match, and it was delivered by senior Karim Elbarbary.
Karim ElBarbary said:
“In our recent match against Penn, the odds were stacked against us as we trailed 4-1 after five matches.
“The pressure was tangible, setting the tone even before I stepped onto the court. Adding to the intensity, Princeton hadn’t clinched an Ivy title in a staggering 11 years.
“We had fans and alumni fly in from all over with hopes of witnessing this long-awaited moment.