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A Look Back at Princeton's Super Weekend
February 07, 2017 | Women's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – The Princeton Tigers nabbed two Ivy League victories at Jadwin Gym last weekend, dropping the Dartmouth Big Green, 85-55, and the Harvard Crimson, 63-58, in overtime.
Princeton 85, Dartmouth 55 - Recap/Box Score/Highlights/Smith/Banghart Interview
Princeton 63, Harvard 58 - Recap/Box Score/Highlights/Rush Postgame Interview
TigerBlog: Milestone for Banghart/Nicolao - Feb. 6 - Story
Alarie named Ivy League Co-Player/Rookie of the Week - Story
5 Things for Dartmouth/Harvard - Story
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As the team moves on to Cornell and Columbia, let's take one last look at the Dartmouth/Harvard weekend.
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Dartmouth From Deep: The Big Green were held near their three-point field goal percentage (34.9), going 6-of-17 (35.3 percent) against Princeton. In the second quarter as Princeton pushed ahead, Dartmouth made only three baskets, none from beyond the arc. Dartmouth's Kate Letkewicz scored 12 points in the game, but seven came in the second half when the game was out of reach. The Big Green's Andi Norman, who came into the game shooting over 40 percent from deep, was 1-of-5 from the three-point line against Princeton.
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Harvard's Strong Defensive Unit: While the Crimson's defense did well against Princeton, holding the Tigers to 24-of-74 (32.4 percent) from the field, the home squad's defensive unit proved to be the difference.
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Trailing by six at the half, Princeton put the clamps down on the defensive end in the third quarter, holding Harvard to just one basket on 14 attempts (7.1 percent). In that frame, Princeton outscored Harvard by 14 (19-5) taking a 44-36 lead into the final frame. The Tigers also held a 20-6 rebound advantage (nine offensive) and blocked four shots.
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In the second half and overtime, Harvard shot 10-of-40 (25 percent) as Princeton pulled out a 63-58 overtime victory.
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Harvard's Underclassmen: Princeton did a great job defensively on Harvard's underclassmen. Kate Benzan led the Crimson with 17 points, but was 5-of-14 (35.7 percent) shooting. Jeannie Boehm has 12 rebounds and three blocks, but only recorded three points. Madeline Raster registered 13 points on 15 shots and had seven turnovers in the loss.
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Princeton's Rebounding: Since losing the rebounding battle in two of the first three games of the season, the Tigers have become one of the best rebounding teams in the country, grabbing over 44 (44.6) per game, good for eighth in country. Princeton have snagged more boards than its opponent in four straight games. Four different players are averaging at least four caroms per contest for the Tigers.
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Princeton's Three-Point Defense: Harvard shot 6-of-12 from deep in the first half as it raced out to a 31-25 lead at halftime. In the second half, Princeton allowed just one three-pointer while Harvard scored just 27 points over the final 25 minutes. During the second and third quarters on Friday, Dartmouth did not make a three-pointer and eight attempts as Princeton outscored the visitors, 45-22, during that stretch.
Princeton 85, Dartmouth 55 - Recap/Box Score/Highlights/Smith/Banghart Interview
Princeton 63, Harvard 58 - Recap/Box Score/Highlights/Rush Postgame Interview
TigerBlog: Milestone for Banghart/Nicolao - Feb. 6 - Story
Alarie named Ivy League Co-Player/Rookie of the Week - Story
5 Things for Dartmouth/Harvard - Story
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As the team moves on to Cornell and Columbia, let's take one last look at the Dartmouth/Harvard weekend.
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Dartmouth From Deep: The Big Green were held near their three-point field goal percentage (34.9), going 6-of-17 (35.3 percent) against Princeton. In the second quarter as Princeton pushed ahead, Dartmouth made only three baskets, none from beyond the arc. Dartmouth's Kate Letkewicz scored 12 points in the game, but seven came in the second half when the game was out of reach. The Big Green's Andi Norman, who came into the game shooting over 40 percent from deep, was 1-of-5 from the three-point line against Princeton.
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Harvard's Strong Defensive Unit: While the Crimson's defense did well against Princeton, holding the Tigers to 24-of-74 (32.4 percent) from the field, the home squad's defensive unit proved to be the difference.
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Trailing by six at the half, Princeton put the clamps down on the defensive end in the third quarter, holding Harvard to just one basket on 14 attempts (7.1 percent). In that frame, Princeton outscored Harvard by 14 (19-5) taking a 44-36 lead into the final frame. The Tigers also held a 20-6 rebound advantage (nine offensive) and blocked four shots.
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In the second half and overtime, Harvard shot 10-of-40 (25 percent) as Princeton pulled out a 63-58 overtime victory.
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Harvard's Underclassmen: Princeton did a great job defensively on Harvard's underclassmen. Kate Benzan led the Crimson with 17 points, but was 5-of-14 (35.7 percent) shooting. Jeannie Boehm has 12 rebounds and three blocks, but only recorded three points. Madeline Raster registered 13 points on 15 shots and had seven turnovers in the loss.
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Princeton's Rebounding: Since losing the rebounding battle in two of the first three games of the season, the Tigers have become one of the best rebounding teams in the country, grabbing over 44 (44.6) per game, good for eighth in country. Princeton have snagged more boards than its opponent in four straight games. Four different players are averaging at least four caroms per contest for the Tigers.
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Princeton's Three-Point Defense: Harvard shot 6-of-12 from deep in the first half as it raced out to a 31-25 lead at halftime. In the second half, Princeton allowed just one three-pointer while Harvard scored just 27 points over the final 25 minutes. During the second and third quarters on Friday, Dartmouth did not make a three-pointer and eight attempts as Princeton outscored the visitors, 45-22, during that stretch.
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