Princeton Women’s Basketball Secures 15th Straight Victory
In a thrilling contest on Saturday, the No. 20 ranked Princeton women’s basketball team secured their 15th straight victory by overcoming Brown with a score of 58-49. Fadima Tall was key in the success, contributing 12 points and securing eight rebounds.
Game Highlights
The Tigers had a narrow lead of 47-43 with just over four minutes remaining, but a swift response from Tall along with teammate Olivia Hutcherson, who both combined to score six unanswered points, propelled Princeton to a 54-43 advantage with 3:30 left in the game.
Skye Belker also played a vital role in the closing moments, converting four critical free throws that sealed the win. She finished the game with 11 points, while Toby Nweke added 10 to the scoring tally. Ashley Chea facilitated the offense with seven assists, helping Princeton improve their impressive record to 17-1 overall and maintain a perfect 5-0 in Ivy League play.
Brown’s Performance
On the other end, Grace Arnolie, the leading scorer in the Ivy League averaging 18.6 points per game, managed to put up 14 points for Brown. Her teammate Alyssa Moreland recorded a notable double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory as the Bears dropped to 11-6 on the season and 3-2 in conference play.
Game Progression
Princeton initially struggled, trailing 15-9 after the first quarter, but they sprang into action during the second quarter, launching a 12-0 run that put them ahead. By halftime, the Tigers led 24-20. Although Brown briefly took the lead in the third quarter at 27-26, Princeton responded emphatically with a 14-0 surge, establishing a 40-27 lead. Despite a late rally from Brown that brought them within six points entering the fourth, Princeton held strong to maintain their winning streak.
Looking Ahead
This marks Princeton’s highest ranking since the end of the 2014-15 season, highlighting a significant resurgence for the program amid a dominating performance this year.
Looking ahead, Princeton will face Columbia on Friday, while Brown prepares for their matchup against Dartmouth on the same day.
