ITHACA, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Princeton women’s basketball team used a decisive second-half surge to defeat Cornell 59-38 on Saturday at Newman Arena. After leading 15-13 at halftime, the Tigers outscored the Big Red 44-25 after the break, including a 23-5 third-quarter advantage.

Madison St. Rose led Princeton with 15 points and seven rebounds. Fadima Tall added 11 points and six rebounds. The Tigers’ defense forced 19 turnovers, converting them into 13 points, and held Cornell to 31% shooting from the floor.

Princeton improved to 20-3 overall and in Ivy League play. Cornell fell to 8-15. An announced crowd of 216 attended the game.