Photos credit: Chris McClintick, Director of Communications at US Squash
The second day of the CSA National Collegiate Team Championships delivered high-energy competition as teams battled for a spot in the semifinals. With a packed arena and an enthusiastic crowd, players fed off the energy from teammates and supporters, producing some of the most intense matches of the tournament so far.
In the Howe Cup (Women’s Division), top-seeded Trinity College continued its dominant run, conceding just one match in an 8-1 victory over Cornell. Harvard delivered a statement performance with a 9-0 sweep of Yale, while Princeton powered past UVA 7-2, setting up an intriguing semifinal showdown. The only upset of the day came as the University of Pennsylvania took down fourth-seeded Stanford 6-3, showcasing their depth and resilience in a hard-fought win.
On the men’s side in the Potter Cup, the top four seeds all survived to advance to the semifinals, though not without drama. The most thrilling match of the day came from Yale and Harvard, where the Bulldogs edged out a 5-4 victory over their longtime rivals in a classic Ivy League battle. Elsewhere, Penn took down Columbia 7-2, while Trinity mirrored that result against UVA. Princeton made quick work of Drexel with an 8-1 win, rounding out a semifinal field stacked with title contenders.
With the semifinals set, anticipation is at an all-time high. The energy inside the arena has been electric, with roaring cheers and courtside celebrations creating an unforgettable championship atmosphere. As teams gear up for the next round, the intensity is only expected to rise, with every point carrying the weight of a season’s worth of hard work and preparation.
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Howe Cup (Women’s Division)
(1) Trinity College def. (8) Cornell University 8-1
(5) University of Pennsylvania def. (4) Stanford University 6-3
(3) Princeton University def. (6) University of Virginia 7-2
(2) Harvard University def. (7) Yale University 9-0
(9) Drexel University def. (12) Dartmouth College 8-1
(10) Columbia University def. (11) Tufts University 6-3
Potter Cup (Men’s Division)
(1) University of Pennsylvania def. (8) Columbia University 7-2
(4) Trinity College def. (5) University of Virginia 7-2
(3) Yale University def. (6) Harvard University 5-4
(2) Princeton University def. (7) Drexel University 8-1
(9) Cornell University def. (12) Tufts University 8-1
(11) Dartmouth College def. (10) Williams College 7-2
