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Monday, December 30
Princeton, N.J.
1:00 PM
Princeton University
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Photo by: (c)2024 Shelley M. Szwast
Dalen Davis’ Late Three Pushes Men’s Basketball Past Akron, 76-75
December 30, 2024 | Men's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – A late three-pointer by sophomore Dalen Davis pushed the Princeton University men's basketball team past Akron Monday afternoon inside Jadwin Gymnasium, 76-75, as the Tigers overcame a 15-point deficit to down the Zips in their final contest of 2024.
With 0:01 remaining and the Tigers trailing 75-73, Davis caught the ball on the left wing then took one dribble to his left and elevated for the game-winning three-pointer.
Senior Blake Peters connected on his 156th three-pointer, which tied him for No. 9 all-time in program history for most made threes with Kyle Koncz '08 and Steven Cook '17.
The Zips raced out to a 10-7 lead with 14:26 on the clock and would hold onto the lead for much of the first half. Akron extended its advantage to double figures at 30-20 with 5:35 left in the half, but layups by Lee and freshman Peyton Seals narrowed deficit to six, 30-24, with 3:46 remaining in the half. Despite the late rally, Akron took a 41-30 advantage into halftime.
Akron came out of halftime and took a 15-point lead with 18:50 remaining, 45-30, but a Lee layup followed by a senior Philip Byriel three-pointer brought it back to a 10-point game, 45-35, at 17:47. A short jumper by Seals made it a single figure contest, 50-41, with 12:59 left to play and three-pointer by Hicke brought the lead down to eight, 61-53, with 8:56 remaining.
A Lee layup at 7:40 ignited a 7-0 run that made it a 66-60 contest with 6:14 on the clock. There was no quit in the Tigers, as Hicke's second three-pointer of the contest reduced the deficit to three, 70-67, at 3:17. A layup then a pair of free throws by Davis tied it up at 73-73 with 0:39 left to play, but a tip-in by the Zips with 0:10 on the clock put Akron 75-73.
Davis' game-winning shot followed, and while initially ruled a two, following a review the officials deemed the shot a three-point basket and the Tigers would end 2024 with the one-point victory over the Zips.
The Tigers host Kean (4-7) at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 4 inside Jadwin Gymnasium.
With 0:01 remaining and the Tigers trailing 75-73, Davis caught the ball on the left wing then took one dribble to his left and elevated for the game-winning three-pointer.
"Big shot. Big game. Big win. Proud of the team and the way we fought."
— Princeton Men's Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) December 30, 2024
Hear from @DalenDavis2 after his game winner against Akron!#MakeShots ???? pic.twitter.com/ZIJyuDg9DS
Junior Xaivian Lee recorded a game-high 19 points on 9-for-17 shooting and had a team-high six rebounds along with four assists. Davis added 18 points, a game and season-high six assists along with a game and career-high four steals. Sophomore Jackson Hicke recorded a season-high 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 from three along with a game and career-high three blocks and three rebounds..@DalenDavis2, FOR THE WIN! ??
— Princeton Men's Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) December 30, 2024
The Tigers come back from 15 down to defeat Akron, 76-75!
??: https://t.co/ttHDA754SJ#MakeShots ???? pic.twitter.com/W3EGU6EfSb
Senior Blake Peters connected on his 156th three-pointer, which tied him for No. 9 all-time in program history for most made threes with Kyle Koncz '08 and Steven Cook '17.
The Zips raced out to a 10-7 lead with 14:26 on the clock and would hold onto the lead for much of the first half. Akron extended its advantage to double figures at 30-20 with 5:35 left in the half, but layups by Lee and freshman Peyton Seals narrowed deficit to six, 30-24, with 3:46 remaining in the half. Despite the late rally, Akron took a 41-30 advantage into halftime.
Akron came out of halftime and took a 15-point lead with 18:50 remaining, 45-30, but a Lee layup followed by a senior Philip Byriel three-pointer brought it back to a 10-point game, 45-35, at 17:47. A short jumper by Seals made it a single figure contest, 50-41, with 12:59 left to play and three-pointer by Hicke brought the lead down to eight, 61-53, with 8:56 remaining.
A Lee layup at 7:40 ignited a 7-0 run that made it a 66-60 contest with 6:14 on the clock. There was no quit in the Tigers, as Hicke's second three-pointer of the contest reduced the deficit to three, 70-67, at 3:17. A layup then a pair of free throws by Davis tied it up at 73-73 with 0:39 left to play, but a tip-in by the Zips with 0:10 on the clock put Akron 75-73.
Davis' game-winning shot followed, and while initially ruled a two, following a review the officials deemed the shot a three-point basket and the Tigers would end 2024 with the one-point victory over the Zips.
Up NextICE IN HIS VEINS. ?? @DalenDavis2 called game!#MakeShots ???? pic.twitter.com/Wx5j5KyenC
— Princeton Men's Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) December 30, 2024
The Tigers host Kean (4-7) at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 4 inside Jadwin Gymnasium.
Team Stats
UA
PU
FG%
.422
.492
3FG%
.304
.350
FT%
.824
.611
RB
37
29
TO
12
12
STL
6
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
9
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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