Princeton Blasts Missouri For Trip to Sweet 16
PRINCETON 78 – MISSOURI 63 Friday it was FDU. Saturday it was Princeton’s turn once again. And the Tigers delivered with a dominating 78-63 win over Missouri to send Princeton…
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Blake Peters #24, Tosan Evbuomwan #20, and Keeshawn Kellman #32 of the Princeton Tigers react on the bench during the second half against the Missouri Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 18, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PRINCETON 78 - MISSOURI 63
Friday it was FDU. Saturday it was Princeton's turn once again. And the Tigers delivered with a dominating 78-63 win over Missouri to send Princeton to its first Sweet 16 in 56 years.
Princeton might be ranked as a 15 seed, but they don't feel like one. Their physical play and aggression on the glass was too much to handle for Mizzou. Princeton out rebounded Missouri 44-30, and shot a crisp 36 percent from downtown.
Ryan Langborg led the way with 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting, while Blake Peters contributed 17 off the bench.
After taking a seven point lead into the half, Princeton blew Mizzou out of the building in the second half. A three-pointer by Matt Allocco and back-to-back lay ups Keeshawn Kellman helped Princeton build a 12-point lead at 40-28.
Over the next 13 minutes Princeton poured it on both ends of the floor, outscoring Missouri 26-17 to build a game-high 21-point lead with 4:18 to go.
With their ticket punched to the Sweet 16, Princeton awaits the winner of Baylyor vs. NC State on Sunday to find out whom they'll face in Louisville.
The Celebration
The Clinching Moments
Blake Peters is Fired Up
Princeton Women as Well
The women's team also has a shot at the Sweet 16!
