11/27 vs. Rutgers
Final: 64-60
Princeton picked up a huge win today as the Tigers knocked off their in-state rivals, the 5-1 Rutgers Scarlet Knights, by a final score of 64-60. It took an overtime to do so, but a win is a win. Princeton trailed 62-60 with 10 seconds left in regulation, but Cassiand Swift hit a hook-shot with just five seconds remaining to tie it up and send the game to overtime. Princeton would easily control the overtime period and would push their record to 5-4 because of it. Cassiand Swift was big, as usual, as he totaled 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists. Romain Bright also had a fine game as he tallied 18 points and 3 rebounds. "Hopefully, we can build some momenthum off this win," beamed Coach Frizzell about this game's long-term implications.
Princeton is now 5-4.
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Hawkeyes Down Princeton Again
11/30 vs. Iowa
Final: 73-74
Princeton would fall short once again to the Iowa Hawkeyes after being defeated by Iowa in the Great Alaska Shootout exactly one week ago. This game, like the last one, came down to the final shot. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they failed to make the game-winner in both games. Down 74-73, Princeton's Cassiand Swift missed a hook-shot with time expiring. "We had a good look and Cassiand had a good game; we just didn't convert that time down the floor," commented Coach Frizzell. Despite missing the game-winner, Swift still had a fine game as he totaled 23 points and 8 rebounds. Romain Bright added 14 points while C.J. Harrington tallied 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Princeton is now 5-5.
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Mid-Major Top 10 Poll
Despite their 5-5 record, Princeton still moved up one spot in the latest mid-major top 25 poll as the Tigers are now ranked #10. UL-Lafayette (6-0) currently leads the poll with Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6-0) and San Francisco (7-1) trailing close behind.
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Recruiting News
12/1 - First Day of Fall Signing Period
2khoops.com analyst Lee Williamson reported today that 6'4 shooting guard Ashley Acasio signed his letter of intent to play for the Princeton Tigers. Acasio is a three-star caliber prospect out of Brooklyn, New York as Coach Frizzell continues to hit the New York area hard. "Acasio doesn't particularly blow you away in any respect, but he's a solid player and has some potential," explained Lee Williamson. "He could definitely be a fine player for the Tigers." Acasio was the 32nd ranked shooting yard of the 2014 class and the 155th ranked player overall. Here is a look at him:
1. Ashley Acasio 6'4 186 (Brooklyn, NY - #155 overall, #32 SG) 3*
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