The two Ivy League leaders are facing off when the Cornell Big Red (15-5, 12-6-0 ATS, 5-2 Ivy League) hit the road to take on the Princeton Tigers (14-6, 8-10-0 ATS, 5-2 Ivy League). These schools met nearly a month ago on January 7, with Princeton walking away from Ithica, New York, with a 75-68 road victory. Princeton has beaten Cornell in three of the last four meetings. This game is in Princeton, New Jersey, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST in Jadwin Gymnasium. The winner will gain sole possession of first place in the Ivy League with six conference games remaining.
Cornell was limited to 68 points, their second-lowest total of the season, in their first game against Princeton. They've won three of four since then and averaged 91.5 points per game in the process.
The Big Red's most recent outing was an 80-73 victory over Brown, although they didn't cover as 8.0-point favorites. Chris Manon led the way for Cornell with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the contest while shooting 10/17 from the field. As a team, Cornell knocked down 47.1% of their shot attempts despite only hitting 26.9% of their three-pointers. The Big Red defense held Brown to 38.0% shooting and blocked seven shots.
SEEING RED. @CUBigRedHoops moves to 5-2 in Ivy League play with a stingy 80-73 win over visiting Brown. Chris Manon led the Big Red with 23 points and 11 rebounds on the afternoon. ???? pic.twitter.com/rygbVnzRKg
— The Ivy League (@IvyLeague) January 28, 2023
Cornell's recent offensive production, aided by the 22nd-highest adjusted tempo in college basketball, has gotten their scoring average this season up to 84.9 points per game. That ranks fifth in the nation and first in the Ivy League. Their 48.6% shooting from the floor and 37.5% shooting from three are also top in the conference this season. The team's shooting percentage is 16th in the country, and the team's three-point percentage is 40th. The Big Red also grab 10.5 offensive boards per game, fourth in the Ivy League.
On defense, they surrender 74.2 points per game which is the most in the Ivy League. Tempo isn't the only culprit either, as their opponents hit 45.8% of their shots which is also the worst mark in the conference and 307th in the country. However, they average 9.8 steals per game which is the most in the conference and seventh in the nation.
Cornell is ranked 103rd by KenPom which is se cond in the Ivy League. They are 6-4 on the road this season.
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