Princeton 74, at Penn 68

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — In a pivotal early Ivy League showdown, the Princeton Tigers used a dominant first quarter to establish a lead they would never relinquish, holding off a persistent Penn Quakers squad for a 74-68 victory in women’s basketball on Saturday at The Palestra. The game, played before an intimate crowd of 992, showcased the conference’s top contenders. Princeton improved to 13-1 overall and 1-0 in league play, while Penn fell to 10-4 and 0-1. The contest was largely defined by its opening ten minutes. Princeton, led by a stellar performance from junior guard Olivia Hutcherson, exploded out of… Read more...