ncaab Game Recap
Princeton Falls 80-74 to Yale - Recap
Yale grabbed a 80-74 win over Princeton on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Matt Knowling at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium.
Bettors who backed Yale were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Yale got 14 points from Jalen Gabbidon and another 14 points from Azar Swain. Matt Knowling contributed 3 assists, while Bez Mbeng cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Princeton got 23 points from Jaelin Llewellyn in a losing cause and another 15 points from Tosan Evbuomwan. Jaelin Llewellyn contributed 5 assists for them, while Matt Allocco had 8 rebounds.
Yale was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Yale won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.
Yale heads into a battle against Dartmouth. Princeton, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cornell.