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Princeton squash teams excelled with 8-1 victories over Virginia, showcasing standout performances from Ahmed Hussein and others.

Princeton`s No. 2-ranked men`s squash team concluded their regular season with a commanding 8-1 victory over No. 5 Virginia. The Tigers showcased their dominance, winning seven matches in straight sets. Ahmed Hussein, Avi Agarwal, Zain Ahmed, and Hollis Robertson led the charge at the top four positions, while Aly Ibrahim, Gordon Lam, and Yuvraj Wadhwani secured wins at sixth, eighth, and ninth positions. Andrew Glaser clinched a hard-fought five-game victory at seventh. The highlight of the match was the face-off between senior Ahmed Hussein and former teammate Karim Elbarbary, with Hussein emerging victorious. Virginia`s only point came from Max Velazquez, who triumphed over Hassan Khalil in a grueling five-game match.

On the women`s side, the No. 3-ranked Princeton women`s squash team also celebrated a Senior Day victory, defeating No. 6 Virginia 8-1. The Tigers dominated the first eight positions, with Caroline Eielson and Sonya Sasson winning in sweeps. Zeina Zein secured a four-game win at the top, while Emma Trauber, Molly Chadwick, Charlotte Bell, Katherine Sapinski, and Liyen Teoh each triumphed in five-game matches. Princeton honored its senior class before the match. Both teams now prepare for the upcoming national championships, with the men`s Potter Cup and women`s Howe Cup tournaments starting on March 6 in Philadelphia.

In other action, the No. 23 Franklin & Marshall women`s squash team achieved an 8-1 victory over No. 24 Saint Lawrence, with senior Zarine Gidwaney celebrating her Senior Day with a thrilling 3-2 win.

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