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Princeton, N.J.
6:00 p.m.
Princeton University
14-10, 8-3IVY
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15-10, 6-6IVY
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Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
Princeton Honors Seniors; Cornell Takes 55-44 Victory
February 25, 2017 | Women's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – The Cornell Big Red used a strong fourth quarter to end Princeton's eight-game win streak, 55-44, at Jadwin Gym on Saturday evening.
Prior to the game, Princeton honored its three seniors, Taylor Brown, Jackie Reyneke and Vanessa Smith. The seniors have a record of 89-26 including 45-8 in the Ivy League. They have been to three postseason tournaments including winning the program's first WNIT and NCAA Tournament games.
Leslie Robinson led the Tigers, posting 12 points while Smith added 10. Bella Alarie just missed a double-double with nine points and a team-high eight rebounds. This block in the second quarter gave her 45 on the season, setting a new single-season freshman record.
Down by two, the Tigers rattled off eight consecutive points to take a 10-4 advantage with 5:13 left in the first quarter. The Big Red would register one basket the rest of the frame as Princeton led 14-9 after 10 minutes.
The second quarter was a defensive battle as the teams combined for nine points and three buckets. The Tigers went into the locker room in front, 17-15. Princeton held a 27-16 rebound advantage and caused eight turnovers in the first 20 minutes of game time.
Trailing 23-21, Cornell ripped off a 9-3 spurt to take a four-point lead, 30-26, as the time ticked under five minutes (4:51) in the third stanza. Facing a three-point deficit, Robinson turned it up offensively, amassing six points over the last minute to set the score at 38-all after three frames. In the quarter, the junior collected nine points on 4-of-5 shooting.
Cornell seized momentum as the final stanza started, going on a 6-0 run in the first 1:27. The Tigers got within three, but a trey from the Big Red's Megan LeDuc with 2:05 to go put the road squad up 49-41. Cornell sank six free throws the rest of the way to pick up the victory.
Nicholle Aston had a game-high 14 points while Nia Marshall had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Marshall also dished out five assists and swiped a pass. Kerri Moran and LeDuc scored in double figures in the win.
Princeton falls to 14-10 overall and 8-3 in the Ivy League. Cornell is 15-10 this season and 6-6 in Ivy play. The Tigers will head on the road to finish the regular season beginning with a trip to Harvard (Mar. 3) and Dartmouth (Mar. 4). The Harvard game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Prior to the game, Princeton honored its three seniors, Taylor Brown, Jackie Reyneke and Vanessa Smith. The seniors have a record of 89-26 including 45-8 in the Ivy League. They have been to three postseason tournaments including winning the program's first WNIT and NCAA Tournament games.
Leslie Robinson led the Tigers, posting 12 points while Smith added 10. Bella Alarie just missed a double-double with nine points and a team-high eight rebounds. This block in the second quarter gave her 45 on the season, setting a new single-season freshman record.
Congrats to Bella Alarie who set the freshman single-season record with her 45th block of the year tonight! #TigerUp #IvyMadness pic.twitter.com/DxgM7DJjgp
— Princeton WBB (@PrincetonWBB) February 26, 2017
Down by two, the Tigers rattled off eight consecutive points to take a 10-4 advantage with 5:13 left in the first quarter. The Big Red would register one basket the rest of the frame as Princeton led 14-9 after 10 minutes.
The second quarter was a defensive battle as the teams combined for nine points and three buckets. The Tigers went into the locker room in front, 17-15. Princeton held a 27-16 rebound advantage and caused eight turnovers in the first 20 minutes of game time.
Trailing 23-21, Cornell ripped off a 9-3 spurt to take a four-point lead, 30-26, as the time ticked under five minutes (4:51) in the third stanza. Facing a three-point deficit, Robinson turned it up offensively, amassing six points over the last minute to set the score at 38-all after three frames. In the quarter, the junior collected nine points on 4-of-5 shooting.
Cornell seized momentum as the final stanza started, going on a 6-0 run in the first 1:27. The Tigers got within three, but a trey from the Big Red's Megan LeDuc with 2:05 to go put the road squad up 49-41. Cornell sank six free throws the rest of the way to pick up the victory.
Nicholle Aston had a game-high 14 points while Nia Marshall had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Marshall also dished out five assists and swiped a pass. Kerri Moran and LeDuc scored in double figures in the win.
Princeton falls to 14-10 overall and 8-3 in the Ivy League. Cornell is 15-10 this season and 6-6 in Ivy play. The Tigers will head on the road to finish the regular season beginning with a trip to Harvard (Mar. 3) and Dartmouth (Mar. 4). The Harvard game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
CORN
PRIN
FG%
.380
.267
3FG%
.300
.118
FT%
.737
.714
RB
37
41
TO
15
15
STL
7
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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