Brown Bears vs. Princeton Tigers: Ivy League Tournament Showdown
The Brown Bears will face off against the Princeton Tigers in the Ivy League Tournament in Ithaca, New York. Princeton has a strong record in Ivy League games at 12-2 and is 18-3 against opponents over .500. On the other hand, Brown has a 8-6 record against Ivy League opponents and is 2-3 in close games decided by less than 4 points. The Tigers average 6.6 made 3-pointers per game, slightly more than the 6.0 per game Brown allows. Brown scores an average of 61.7 points per game, slightly higher than the 60.6 points allowed by Princeton. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Princeton winning the last matchup 69-37.
Skye Belker is a key player for the Tigers, averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers per game and scoring 13.0 points with a 41.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Madison St. Rose has been shooting 51.0% and averaging 12.5 points in the last 10 games. For the Bears, Grace Arnolie leads the team with an average of 17.9 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Alyssa Moreland has been averaging 9.2 points in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Tigers have a record of 8-2, averaging 68.7 points, 29.2 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 9.7 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game. They have been shooting 47.3% from the field while holding their opponents to an average of 52.9 points per game. The Bears have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 56.5 points, 31.7 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 9.1 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game. They have been shooting 35.3% from the field and allowing their opponents to score an average of 56.9 points.
In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the Brown Bears and the Princeton Tigers in the Ivy League Tournament promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams vying for a victory.