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May 13, 2025

Five Princeton student-athletes have been named finalists for the 2025 Art Lane ’34 Award, which is presented annually to undergraduate student-athletes in recognition of selfless contribution to sport and society.

The Art Lane ’34 Award will be presented at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 22nd starting at 5:00 p.m. ET. For more information on the 2025 banquet, click here.

Meet the 2025 finalists!

LEXI ALLEN | WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD / CROSS COUNTRY

Lexi Allen of Princeton women’s track & field is a multi-time NCAA regional qualifier in both cross country and the 3000m steeplechase, ranking 4th in program history in the event. She helped the Tigers to their third-ever Triple Crown in 2024-25 with Heps titles in cross country and indoor and outdoor track.

Allen has dedicated herself to serving her country, enlisting as a Tiger Company Executive Officer and leading prospective cadet recruitment in Princeton’s Army ROTC program. She previously interned with the Office of the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Washington, D.C. and assisted senior officers with crafting and interpreting military justice policies.

On campus, Allen has supported her team as a SCORRE leader to promote healthy relationships among teammates and is an Undergraduate Fellow for the James Madison Program. She has also volunteered regularly at the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, packing grocery bags to help fight food insecurity among local families.

From Canton, Ga., Allen is a politics major studying in the School of Public and International Affairs.

ERICA DE SAN JORGE | WOMEN’S RUGBY
Erica De San Jorge, is a utility forward and NIRA All-Academic selection for Princeton women’s rugby, where she scored the Tigers’ first try as a varsity program.

Off the pitch, De San Jorge founded her own non-profit, the Natural Hair Collective, which helps to empower Black youth through educational workshops teaching students to embrace their natural hair. A three-year member of the Student-Athlete Service Council, she regularly volunteered with Reading with the Tigers and the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic.

De San Jorge has made an impact on her campus community as a founding member and co-president of Princeton’s Generational African American Student Association and co-president of the Athlete Ally affinity group. She has interned with the Princeton Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in addition to representing her team as a Student-Athlete Wellness Leader and a SHARE Peer through Princeton’s office for Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources and Education.

From Baltimore, Md., De San Jorge is a psychology major pursuing certificates in African American studies and entrepreneurship.

SAM KLEINER | MEN’S HEAVYWEIGHT ROWING
Sam Kleiner has been an integral member of the Princeton men’s heavyweight rowing program, leading the Varsity 4+ to gold at the 2022 IRA national championships and helping the 3V to gold at the 2024 Eastern Sprints.

Off the water, Kleiner helped found Princeton Rowing’s STEM to Stern program, bringing the sport of rowing and STEM curriculum to underserved students in the Trenton area. As the program’s director, Kleiner has led the initiative within the Princeton boathouse and recruited rowers from each of the four teams to serve as STEM mentors and instructors. Additionally, he has worked with the national organization to establish the annual Rowers for Change Fundraiser, helping to raise more than $120,000 in support of STEM to Stern’s 25 programs nation-wide.

Kleiner also serves as a Princeton Student-Athlete Wellness Leader helping to promote mental health resources among student-athletes and is a leader within Princeton rowing’s Special Olympics partnership.

An electrical and computer engineering major from Westport, Conn., Kleiner is pursuing a concentration in robotics and cyberphysical systems.

ISSA MUDASHIRU | MEN’S SOCCER
A senior captain and defender for Princeton men’s soccer, Issa Mudashiru helped the Tigers to both an Ivy League Regular Season and Ivy League Tournament Championship during his four years at Princeton.

A 2025 Schwarzman Scholar and Spirit of Princeton Award recipient, Mudashiru has displayed a commitment to service, participating in both the Tiger Pals mentoring program and Reading with the Tigers initiatives. Additionally, he founded his own nonprofit, the Dunya Soccer Foundation to help bring equipment and his love for soccer to youth in West Africa.

Mudashiru had served as Vice President of the Black Premedical Society and as a Global Health Scholar for the Princeton Center of Health and Wellbeing. A Student-Athlete Wellness Leader, he has also mentored undergraduate students with the Princeton University Mentoring Program and recently completed an internship with the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding.

From Bethesda, Md., Mudashiru is a medical anthropology major pursuing certificates in East Asian studies and global health and health policy.

MADDIE SELTZER | WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Maddie Seltzer is a senior diver for Princeton women’s swimming and diving, helping the Tigers three-peat as Ivy League champions. Seltzer is a three-time NCAA Zone Championships participant.

Out of the pool, Seltzer has been a two-year fellow for Team IMPACT, pairing children with serious illnesses and disabilities with Princeton teams to create life changing experiences. Under her guidance and leadership, Princeton was named the 2023-24 Division I Team IMPACT Fellowship Campus of the Year, honoring meaningful team partnerships and outstanding campus leadership.

Seltzer is also a recipient of the 2025 Spirit of Princeton Award, recognizing her impact on the campus community. As a two-year Co-President of the Student-Athlete Service Council, she has helped shape broad-based service offerings for Princeton student-athletes. Additionally, Seltzer has taught underserved students in Vietnam as part of the Coach for College initiative and is a co-founder of the Jewish Student-Athlete Collective.

A sociology major from Scarsdale, NY, Seltzer is completing an additional certificate in Entrepreneurship.

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Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage

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January 2, 2026

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Love is in the air for two of Champaign’s top athletes in recent years. Former Illini men’s basketball wing Luke Goode popped the question to Illinois volleyball middle blocker Kayla Burbage, the couple shared via Instagram on Wednesday.

“Proverbs 18:22: ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord,’” Goode wrote. “Going into the New Years as future Mr. and Mrs. Goode!”

Goode spent the first three years of his college career in Champaign, graduating from the Gies School of Business in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After his sophomore season was cut short due to a foot injury, Goode bounced back as a junior, playing in all 38 games for the 2024 Elite Eight team. That season, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter averaged 5.7 points and shot 38.9% from three on just over four attempts per game.

Last season, Goode spent his final year of eligibility playing for his home state Indiana Hoosiers before turning pro. He is currently suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. In 11 games so far as a rookie, Goode is putting up 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in just above 20 minutes per game.

Burbage just finished up her final season of college volleyball. After spending her freshman campaign at Missouri, Burbage decided to make the move to Champaign. As a sophomore and junior, Burbage played in every match on Illinois’ schedule: 60 total. A shoulder injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 North Carolina native for her senior season, but she returned for a graduate year in 2025. In her final season at Huff Hall, Burbage ranked second in total blocks (82.0) for the Illini and had the fifth-most kills on the team (98).

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Hawkeyes Knock Down Nebraska – Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics

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January 2, 2026

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 14 Iowa (12-2, 3-0) defeated No. 20 Nebraska (12-2, 1-2) on New Years Day inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 86-76.

Sophomore Chit-Chat Wright dominated the day for the Hawkeyes with a career-high 24 points, three assists, and two steals. Senior Hannah Stuelke followed with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists to notch her third double-double of the season.

The Huskers came out to a fast-paced 8-0 run to start the game. Stuelke got the scoring started for Iowa by getting to the line, sinking both free-throws. Three minutes into gameplay, the Hawkeyes began to capitalize on Nebraska miscues. Sophomore Ava Heiden led a 7-0 run for Iowa to bring the gap to 9-12 with 4:46 left in the quarter. The Huskers contained a narrow 21-18 lead headed into the second quarter.

Wright drained a three-pointer to start the second period, tying up the score for the first time on the day. The Hawkeyes went on to gain nine points on seven forced Husker turnovers in the half. Heiden led the quarter with eight points going 4-for-4 on field goals. A combined 26 points, shooting 66.7 percent in the quarter, left Iowa behind 44-45 at half.

The Hawkeyes came out of the locker room with an 8-2 run to put them in front. Iowa forced four Husker turnovers in the first three minutes of the third quarter, capitalizing five points off of them. Stuelke continued to be a difference maker for Iowa with seven points and two rebounds. This momentum pushed Iowa up 64-61 heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter, the Hawkeyes continued their defensive pursuit, forcing five more turnovers, adding to their total of 18 on the day. Senior Taylor McCabe hit a three-point basket at 4:32 to power Iowa to the end. The Hawkeyes pushed out a 15-6 run to secure a Hawkeye victory.

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Dallas Pulse set to make history in season opener at Comerica Center

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January 2, 2026

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North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team will officially launch its inaugural season on Saturday, Jan. 10.

DALLAS — For North Texas volleyball fans, Saturday’s season opener represents more than just a first serve, it’s the beginning of something the region has been waiting for.

The Dallas Pulse, the region’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will open its inaugural season Saturday, Jan. 10, hosting the Indiana franchise at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The matchup marks the first Major League Volleyball game played by a Dallas-based team and is a milestone moment for the metroplex.

The Pulse will play 14 home matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, giving local fans a consistent opportunity to support a women’s pro team built in their own backyard.

Saturday, Jan. 10 – Indy
Thursday, Jan. 15 – San Diego
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Omaha
Sunday, Feb. 8 – Grand Rapids
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Indy
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Grand Rapids
Friday, Feb. 27 – Orlando
Friday, March 13 – Columbus
Sunday, March 15 – Atlanta
Saturday, March 21 – San Diego
Thursday, March 26 – Atlanta
Friday, April 17 – Columbus
Friday, May 1 – Omaha
Sunday, May 3 – Orlando

Leading the team into its first season is head coach Shannon Winzer, who was named to the role in September. The January debut places Dallas at the center of the league’s early growth as women’s professional volleyball continues to gain momentum nationwide.

The timing feels right for North Texas. The region has long been a volleyball hotbed, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams and top-tier collegiate programs. Until now, many of those players, and the fans who followed them, had no local professional team to rally behind.

Dallas Pulse leadership told WFAA that they hope to change that.

Season ticket deposits are currently open, and the Pulse holds the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft scheduled for Nov. 24, giving the team a chance to add a cornerstone player ahead of its debut season.

Major League Volleyball is also preparing for future growth, announcing plans to add expansion teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California in 2027.

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Tritons Set for Preseason North American Challenge

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January 2, 2026

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — UC San Diego men’s volleyball will prepare for the upcoming season with four exhibitions this weekend as part of the North American Challenge. The event will be hosted by Long Beach State on Friday and Sunday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid.

The Tritons will play two Canadian sides, Alberta and Calagry. They will play each team once on both days of the challenge.

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Friday, Jan. 2

2 PM – vs Calgary

4:30 PM – vs Alberta

Sunday, Jan. 4

12:30 PM – vs Alberta

3 PM – vs Calgary

Live stats for all four matches will be available HERE. Fans interested in attending matches can purchase tickets through Long Beach State HERE.

UP NEXT
The Tritons open the 2026 season at home next Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jessup will visit LionTree Arena for a match that begins at 7 PM.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.