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Princeton vs Columbia Final: 84-69 - Recap

Princeton grabbed a 84-69 win over Columbia on Friday, behind a 22-point effort from Tosan Evbuomwan at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium.

Princeton won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.0-point spread.

Jaelin Llewellyn had 21 points for Princeton and Ethan Wright chipped in with 17 points. Tosan Evbuomwan had 4 assists for them, while Ethan Wright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Columbia got 22 points from Ike Nweke in a losing cause and another 13 points from Liam Murphy. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa contributed 3 assists for them, while Patrick Harding had 11 rebounds.

Princeton was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Princeton as they grabbed 33 boards, while Columbia only had 32

Princeton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cornell. Columbia will aim to get back on the winning track at Pennsylvania.