Olivia Hutcherson scored 19 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and made five steals, while Skye Belker contributed 16 points, including four three-pointers, helping No. 23 Princeton defeat Pennsylvania 69-50 on Friday night, marking their 16th consecutive victory in the series. Under coach Carla Berube, Princeton has yet to lose to Penn, holding a perfect 14-0 record.<\/p>\n
Despite trailing 30-28 at halftime, Princeton surged ahead with 24 points in the third quarter to establish a nine-point lead and extended their advantage with an 11-3 run to start the fourth, bringing the score to 63-46. Madison St. Rose also helped the Tigers, adding 15 points and six assists. Princeton, now with a 19-2 overall record and 7-1 in the Ivy League, boasts a 9-1 home record this season and has won 17 of their past 18 games.<\/p>\n
For Penn, Mataya Gale and Simone Sawyer each scored 16 points, while Tina Nike secured 10 rebounds and 9 points. The Quakers briefly led at halftime following a 13-2 run, but Hutcherson\u2019s free throw with 7:40 left in the third quarter put Princeton back in front at 35-34.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Penn gets a week off before facing Cornell on February 13, and Princeton will play at Columbia on the same day.<\/p>\n
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Fan Take: This dominant performance by Princeton underscores their growing reputation as a powerhouse in Ivy League women’s basketball, making them a team to watch in the national landscape. Their sustained success not only energizes fans but also helps elevate the profile of women’s college basketball as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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