Johns Hopkins–Princeton lacrosse rivalry
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The Johns Hopkins–Princeton lacrosse rivalry is an intercollegiate lacrosse rivalry between the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays and Princeton Tigers. The teams first met in 1890 but would not meet again until 1930, after which, it became an annual staple on the schedule. Part of the enmity in the rivalry stems from the two school's similarities in high-level academics and lacrosse prominence, along with competing for a similar body of applicants.[1] Through much of the latter half of the 20th century, Hopkins would dominate the rivalry. The series would resume national importance in the 1990s with the return of Princeton to the game's elite; since 1990, the Tigers have won six national championships and the Jays have claimed two.[2] With the 90th meeting occurring in 2020, Johns Hopkins leads the series 59–31.[3]
First meeting | Unknown, 1890 Princeton 3, Johns Hopkins 2 |
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Latest meeting | February 29, 2020 Princeton 18, Johns Hopkins 11 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 90 |
All-time series | Johns Hopkins leads, 59–31 |
Largest victory | Johns Hopkins, 24–3 (1959) |
Longest win streak | Johns Hopkins, 24 (1967–1990) |
Current win streak | Princeton, 1 (2020–present) |