Princeton Edges George Mason in Overtime Thriller
FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — The Princeton Tigers outlasted the George Mason Patriots 71-69 in overtime Saturday in a nonconference women’s basketball game at EagleBank Arena.
Princeton led by as many as 13 points in the first half, but George Mason mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to force the extra period. The Tigers scored the final five points of overtime, sealed by Ashley Chea’s fast-break jumper with two seconds remaining.
Olivia Hutcherson led Princeton with 17 points and seven rebounds. Madison St. Rose added a game-high 19 points for the Tigers. Zahirah Walton scored 18 points for George Mason, and Kennedy Harris added 17.
Princeton improved to 11-1, while George Mason moved to 6-6.