Princeton Defeats Rutgers 68-61 in Long-Awaited Renewal of Jersey Rivalry

Matt Allocco and Xaivian Lee lead the game with 21 and 18 points respectively, securing Princeton's win in the historical rivalry's first meeting since the 2013-14 season.

The game marked the 121st renewal of the Princeton-Rutgers rivalry, with the Tigers leading the series with a record of 76-45.
The Tigers managed to maintain their lead throughout the game, countering every attempt by Rutgers to close the gap. They built a strong start with a 12-4 lead in the opening stage.
Princeton's Zach Martini played a critical role in the second half, with two consecutive 3-pointers during an 8-0 run in response to a tie, helping the Tigers regain control.
Princeton successfully contained Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi, holding the All-Big Ten center to just 12 points by consistently double-teaming him.
Shooting accuracy helped ensure Princeton's victory, with a field goal percentage of 43.3% (26 out of 60), including a 45% success rate from 3-point range (9 out of 20). Comparatively, Rutgers' shooting was less efficient at 40.3% overall and 28.6% from behind the arc.
Despite a late push from Rutgers narrowing the gap, Matt Allocco and Xaivian Lee secured the win for Princeton by scoring the final points, including back-to-back layups by Lee.