Princeton Downs Golden Flashes
11/17 vs. Kent State
Final: 86-52
Princeton played it's first game at home of the season tonight and bounced back quite nicely from the blowout loss to #23 Gonzaga last week as the Tigers blew out a solid MAC team in Kent State 86-52. Princeton only held a 35-27 halftime lead, but blew it open in the second period as the Tigers outscored Kent State 51-25. "We bounced back really well from the Gonzaga loss and showed that we have the wits to compete," explained Coach Frizzell. Cassiand Swift had a spectacular game as the freshman center tallied 19 points and 16 rebounds. Cedric Tchana shot 5-7 from downtown en route to 19 points while Reynold Gross totaled 9 points and 7 assists in the win. Kirby Guzman also added a career-high 9 points off the bench.
Princeton is now 4-1.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid-Major Top 15 News
The first mid-major top 25 poll came out this week. With Gonzaga leading the poll and also nationally ranked, Princeton was slotted at #15. "I feel like we are better than where we are ranked, but we'll have to go out and prove that to the pollsters out on the court," commented Coach Frizzell about his team's ranking.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Princeton Advances in Great Alaska Shootout
10/21 vs. Middle Tennessee State
Great Alaska Shootout - First Round
Final: 71-49
"We just put on a really good effort today against one of the better mid-major teams in the country," Coach Frizzell explained after his team knocked off the previously unbeaten Middle Tennesee State Blue Raiders, who are ranked 12th in the mid-major top 25 poll, by a score of 71-49 in Anchorage, Alaska, the site of the Great Alaska Shootout. Cassiand Swift continued his dominance tonight has he tallied a career-high 20 points to go along with 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Reynold Gross (17 points, 4 assists) and Cedric Tchana (9 points, 3 rebounds) also made significant contributions. Wendell Lalugba struggled mightily to only 7 points. He shot a dreaful 3-13 from the field and 0-6 from three point land. Still, Princeton won handily.
Princeton is now 5-1.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cylcone Heaven
10/23 vs. Iowa State
Great Alaska Shootout - Semifinals
Final: 71-73
The 4-0 Iowa State Cyclones continued their perfect season today with a huge win over Princeton in the semifinals of the Great Alaska Shootout. Princeton led 33-28 at halftime, but let the lead slip away and trailed by six points with just four minutes remaining. Princeton mounted a comeback and was down by just two points with the ball and 10 seconds left. A struggling Wendell Lalugba (15 points, 5 rebounds, 6-15 FG) came out beyond the arc and took a three which clanked off the rim as time expired. The shot would have won the game, but it was missed. Lalugba was only 3-11 from downtown. However, despite the loss, Cassiand Swift continued his dominance as he scored 24 points and snatched 17 rebounds, both career-highs. "Cassiand is a great player and he has made a huge difference to our team this year. He gives us a dominating inside presence we never really had in the past. Unforunately, we weren't able to come away with a win tonight, but we can't get caught up in it and we must move on," said Coach Frizzell. Reynold Gross (10 points, 7 assists) and C.J. Harrington (8 points, 6 rebounds) also played well in the loss to Iowa State.
Princeton is now 5-2.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Princeton Blows Away Montana State
10/24 vs. Montana State
Great Alaska Shotout - Third Place Game
Final: 77-49
Montana State, who upset Florida State 67-66 in the first round of the Great Alaska Shotout was brought down to reality tonight as a better Princeton squad layed ruin of the Bobcats in Anchorage. "We bounced back really well from our loss yesterday to Iowa State and didn't let the loss affect us at all in this one," beamed Coach Frizzell. Reynold Gross was the leading scorer as he scored 18 points. Cassiand Swift tallied 16 points and 14 rebounds while Wendell Lalugba bounced back from a couple of subpar games for 14 points. Timon Michaud (8 points, 4 rebounds) and Benjamin McBridle (6 points) made contributions off the bench in the 28 point blowout.
Princeton is now 6-2.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid-Major Top 15 News
After placing third in the annual Great Alaska Shootout, the Princeton Tigers are now 6-2 and are #13 in this week's mid-major top 25 poll. Gonzaga (5-0) still leads the poll with Miami (OH) (5-0) and Western Kentucky (3-0) trailing right behind them.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Press Conference
Coach Frizzell held a press conference today to discuss the season so far. "We have been played pretty well thus far. Obviously, the losses to Gonzaga and Iowa State hurt, but both were out West, so it's not like we lost at home or anything. We are playing well and if we can just work out a few kinks, we will be a great team."
Coach Frizzell was asked to describe how Cassiand Swift, the sensational freshman center, has played so far. "Obviously, he has played absolutely wonderfully. He has been the most valuable player on the team this year and that's saying something considering we have guys like Wendell Lalugba and Reynold Gross here in Princeton. Cassiand is averaging 18 points and 12.5 rebounds per game so far. It doesn't get much better than that."
Coming up for the Princeton Tigers are back-to-back games against West Virginia in Morgantown and Albany in Princeton before taking on Colgate at home. Following those three games, Princeton will compete in the Hawaiian Island Classic down in Hawaii.
11/17 vs. Kent State
Final: 86-52
Princeton played it's first game at home of the season tonight and bounced back quite nicely from the blowout loss to #23 Gonzaga last week as the Tigers blew out a solid MAC team in Kent State 86-52. Princeton only held a 35-27 halftime lead, but blew it open in the second period as the Tigers outscored Kent State 51-25. "We bounced back really well from the Gonzaga loss and showed that we have the wits to compete," explained Coach Frizzell. Cassiand Swift had a spectacular game as the freshman center tallied 19 points and 16 rebounds. Cedric Tchana shot 5-7 from downtown en route to 19 points while Reynold Gross totaled 9 points and 7 assists in the win. Kirby Guzman also added a career-high 9 points off the bench.
Princeton is now 4-1.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid-Major Top 15 News
The first mid-major top 25 poll came out this week. With Gonzaga leading the poll and also nationally ranked, Princeton was slotted at #15. "I feel like we are better than where we are ranked, but we'll have to go out and prove that to the pollsters out on the court," commented Coach Frizzell about his team's ranking.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Princeton Advances in Great Alaska Shootout
10/21 vs. Middle Tennessee State
Great Alaska Shootout - First Round
Final: 71-49
"We just put on a really good effort today against one of the better mid-major teams in the country," Coach Frizzell explained after his team knocked off the previously unbeaten Middle Tennesee State Blue Raiders, who are ranked 12th in the mid-major top 25 poll, by a score of 71-49 in Anchorage, Alaska, the site of the Great Alaska Shootout. Cassiand Swift continued his dominance tonight has he tallied a career-high 20 points to go along with 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Reynold Gross (17 points, 4 assists) and Cedric Tchana (9 points, 3 rebounds) also made significant contributions. Wendell Lalugba struggled mightily to only 7 points. He shot a dreaful 3-13 from the field and 0-6 from three point land. Still, Princeton won handily.
Princeton is now 5-1.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cylcone Heaven
10/23 vs. Iowa State
Great Alaska Shootout - Semifinals
Final: 71-73
The 4-0 Iowa State Cyclones continued their perfect season today with a huge win over Princeton in the semifinals of the Great Alaska Shootout. Princeton led 33-28 at halftime, but let the lead slip away and trailed by six points with just four minutes remaining. Princeton mounted a comeback and was down by just two points with the ball and 10 seconds left. A struggling Wendell Lalugba (15 points, 5 rebounds, 6-15 FG) came out beyond the arc and took a three which clanked off the rim as time expired. The shot would have won the game, but it was missed. Lalugba was only 3-11 from downtown. However, despite the loss, Cassiand Swift continued his dominance as he scored 24 points and snatched 17 rebounds, both career-highs. "Cassiand is a great player and he has made a huge difference to our team this year. He gives us a dominating inside presence we never really had in the past. Unforunately, we weren't able to come away with a win tonight, but we can't get caught up in it and we must move on," said Coach Frizzell. Reynold Gross (10 points, 7 assists) and C.J. Harrington (8 points, 6 rebounds) also played well in the loss to Iowa State.
Princeton is now 5-2.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Princeton Blows Away Montana State
10/24 vs. Montana State
Great Alaska Shotout - Third Place Game
Final: 77-49
Montana State, who upset Florida State 67-66 in the first round of the Great Alaska Shotout was brought down to reality tonight as a better Princeton squad layed ruin of the Bobcats in Anchorage. "We bounced back really well from our loss yesterday to Iowa State and didn't let the loss affect us at all in this one," beamed Coach Frizzell. Reynold Gross was the leading scorer as he scored 18 points. Cassiand Swift tallied 16 points and 14 rebounds while Wendell Lalugba bounced back from a couple of subpar games for 14 points. Timon Michaud (8 points, 4 rebounds) and Benjamin McBridle (6 points) made contributions off the bench in the 28 point blowout.
Princeton is now 6-2.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid-Major Top 15 News
After placing third in the annual Great Alaska Shootout, the Princeton Tigers are now 6-2 and are #13 in this week's mid-major top 25 poll. Gonzaga (5-0) still leads the poll with Miami (OH) (5-0) and Western Kentucky (3-0) trailing right behind them.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Press Conference
Coach Frizzell held a press conference today to discuss the season so far. "We have been played pretty well thus far. Obviously, the losses to Gonzaga and Iowa State hurt, but both were out West, so it's not like we lost at home or anything. We are playing well and if we can just work out a few kinks, we will be a great team."
Coach Frizzell was asked to describe how Cassiand Swift, the sensational freshman center, has played so far. "Obviously, he has played absolutely wonderfully. He has been the most valuable player on the team this year and that's saying something considering we have guys like Wendell Lalugba and Reynold Gross here in Princeton. Cassiand is averaging 18 points and 12.5 rebounds per game so far. It doesn't get much better than that."
Coming up for the Princeton Tigers are back-to-back games against West Virginia in Morgantown and Albany in Princeton before taking on Colgate at home. Following those three games, Princeton will compete in the Hawaiian Island Classic down in Hawaii.
Comment