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Princeton University Athletics
Tuesday, November 11
Princeton, N.J.
7:00 PM
Princeton University
1-1,0-0Ivy League
73
vs
63
Bucknell
2-1,0-0Patriot
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| Princeton | 41 | 32 | 73 |
Men's Basketball Downs Bucknell in Home Opener
November 11, 2025 | Men's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – Led by a game-high 25 points from junior Dalen Davis, the Princeton University men's basketball team took down Bucknell Tuesday night inside Jadwin Gymnasium in the Tigers' home opener, 73-63.
Davis, whose 25 points also tied his career-high, went 8-for-16 from the field, 2-for-4 from three and 7-for-8 from the free throw line, with his seven made free throws a career-best. He also added three assists, three rebounds and one steal. Junior Jackson Hicke recorded 12 points, and five rebounds while junior Jacob Huggins finished with 11 points, four rebounds and a team and career-high four assists in addition to making his first career three-pointer. Sophomore Jack Stanton compiled eight points and a career and team-high seven rebounds, and sophomore CJ Happy scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds and tallied a game and career-high two blocks.
While it was Bucknell who scored the first two baskets of the game, a dunk by Happy ignited a 10- run that swung the momentum the Tigers' way, putting Princeton ahead 10-4 with 16:55 on the clock. With 8:49 left in the half, a Happy three-pointer extended the Tigers' advantage to double figures at 29-19, then Huggins' first career three-pointer, that came at 6:12, gave Princeton a 36-24 lead. The Bison were able narrow the deficit back to five by halftime, as Princeton led 41-36.
Bucknell were able to tie it at 43-34 with 15:39 remaining, but a Hicke jumper followed by a Stanton three-pointer put the Tigers back up five, 48-43, with 14:45 on the clock. While the Bison made it a one-point game at 12:04, 48-47, a Davis jumper along with three-pointers by Stanton and Landon Clark extended Princeton's advantage back out to seven, 56-49, with 10:29 remaining. Davis took over down the stretch, scoring 10 points inside the final 5:36 to power the Tigers to the 73-63 triumph.
Up Next
The Tigers return to Jadwin Gymnasium on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. to host NCAA DIII opponent John Jay (0-2).
Davis, whose 25 points also tied his career-high, went 8-for-16 from the field, 2-for-4 from three and 7-for-8 from the free throw line, with his seven made free throws a career-best. He also added three assists, three rebounds and one steal. Junior Jackson Hicke recorded 12 points, and five rebounds while junior Jacob Huggins finished with 11 points, four rebounds and a team and career-high four assists in addition to making his first career three-pointer. Sophomore Jack Stanton compiled eight points and a career and team-high seven rebounds, and sophomore CJ Happy scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds and tallied a game and career-high two blocks.
The Tigers had 29 free throw attempts, which was the most Nov. 8, 2024, when Princeton attempted 29 against Duquesne. Princeton's 19 made free throws was the most since Feb. 15, 2025, when the Tigers made 19 against Yale."The coaches did a great job of motivating us, all the guys are locked in."
— Princeton Men's Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) November 12, 2025
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While it was Bucknell who scored the first two baskets of the game, a dunk by Happy ignited a 10- run that swung the momentum the Tigers' way, putting Princeton ahead 10-4 with 16:55 on the clock. With 8:49 left in the half, a Happy three-pointer extended the Tigers' advantage to double figures at 29-19, then Huggins' first career three-pointer, that came at 6:12, gave Princeton a 36-24 lead. The Bison were able narrow the deficit back to five by halftime, as Princeton led 41-36.
Bucknell were able to tie it at 43-34 with 15:39 remaining, but a Hicke jumper followed by a Stanton three-pointer put the Tigers back up five, 48-43, with 14:45 on the clock. While the Bison made it a one-point game at 12:04, 48-47, a Davis jumper along with three-pointers by Stanton and Landon Clark extended Princeton's advantage back out to seven, 56-49, with 10:29 remaining. Davis took over down the stretch, scoring 10 points inside the final 5:36 to power the Tigers to the 73-63 triumph.
Up Next
The Tigers return to Jadwin Gymnasium on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. to host NCAA DIII opponent John Jay (0-2).
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
Buck
PU
FG%
.412
.415
3FG%
.300
.357
FT%
.714
.655
RB
33
38
TO
13
12
STL
8
5
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
7
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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