The second half of the college squash season is fully underway, and this weekend promises to deliver some of the most exciting and consequential matches of the year. With 53 matches scheduled, the weekend is packed with action across all divisions, and the outcomes will have significant implications as we march closer to the National Team Championships.
This weekend features a packed slate of marquee matchups and tightly contested battles across the rankings, making it one of the most significant weekends of the season. At the top, several key showdowns between top 10 teams on both the men’s and women’s sides will take center stage. Matches like Cornell vs. Dartmouth, Princeton vs. Yale, Columbia vs. Harvard, and Penn vs. Trinity will not only showcase the best teams in the country but also play a crucial role in shaping the upper rankings as we move toward the National Team Championships.
Beyond the top 10, the weekend is filled with matchups featuring teams separated by just a few ranking positions, such as Navy vs. Amherst and F&M vs. Williams on the men’s side, and Georgetown taking on Amherst, Middlebury, and Williams on the women’s side. These tightly contested matches are critical for teams vying to improve their rankings and secure a place in the championships, offering plenty of opportunities for upsets and shakeups across the board.
Every match at this stage of the season carries heightened significance. The results will play a vital role in determining which teams qualify for the National Team Championships and their seeding positions. In addition, key individual matchups within these team contests will offer a glimpse of what’s to come at the Individual Championships in NYC at the end of January. These head-to-head battles will help shape the selection and seeding for one of the season’s most anticipated events.
With so much at stake, this weekend is a pivotal moment in the college squash season. Fans can expect intense competition, dramatic finishes, and a clearer picture of the road to the championships. Stay tuned for updates as the action unfolds!
You can view and follow the upcoming matches for Week 6 (January 8 to January 15) below:
Match of the Week
Women
No. 4 Princeton University vs. No. 2 Trinity College
A blockbuster showdown awaits this Sunday, January 12, at 12:00 p.m., as the #4-ranked Princeton Tigers host the #2-ranked Trinity Bantams in Princeton, NJ. This highly anticipated rematch of last season’s CSA National Team Championships final, where Trinity claimed the Howe Cup title, is shaping up to be the biggest women’s match of the season so far.
Both teams are incredibly evenly matched, showcasing the depth and competitiveness at the top of the women’s rankings. Trinity, the reigning national champions, are led by new head coach Lauren Patrizio and enter with the upper hand in the rankings. Meanwhile, Princeton’s impressive team, led by veteran coach Gail Ramsay, who has guided the Tigers for over 30 years, is determined to avenge last year’s loss and make a statement on their home courts.
With a storied history of tightly contested matches between these powerhouse programs, this Ivy-NESCAC clash promises thrilling squash action and major implications for the rest of the season.
Men
No. 1 University of Pennsylvania vs. No. 2 Yale University
The top two men’s college squash teams in the nation will collide this Sunday, January 12, at 12:00 p.m. as the reigning national champion and #1-ranked University of Pennsylvania Quakers host the #2-ranked Yale Bulldogs in Philadelphia. This Ivy League showdown promises to be one of the most exciting matches of the season.
Both teams face challenging matches on Saturday, making this clash a true test of depth and endurance. UPenn enters the match as the team to beat, while Yale, boasting a formidable roster, will look to shake up the rankings with a statement victory.
With key individual matchups on the docket, the implications extend beyond team rankings, offering a preview of potential battles at the Individual Championships. This storied rivalry is set to deliver an electrifying start to the second half of the season. Don’t miss it!
The order of play for Week 6 (January 8-15) is as follows:
3-Court System
1,3,2 / 5,6,4 / 7,8,9
5-Court System
1,2 / 4,3 / 5,6 / 7,8 / 10,9
You can view all past results from the 2024-25 CSA season here:
