Yale Hosts Princeton After Hicke's 22-Point Game

The Bulldogs look to bounce back after Princeton's earlier victory in Ivy League play.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Yale Bulldogs (22-5, 10-3 Ivy League) will host the Princeton Tigers (9-19, 5-8 Ivy League) in a rematch of their January 10th game, where Princeton won 76-60 behind a 27-point performance from Jackson Hicke. Yale ranks third in the Ivy League in defensive rebounds, led by Nick Townsend, while Princeton struggles from 3-point range, shooting just 34.5% on the season.

Why it matters

This game is an important Ivy League matchup, as Yale looks to solidify its position atop the conference standings, while Princeton aims to pull off another upset against the league leaders.

The details

In the previous meeting, Hicke scored 27 points to lead Princeton to a 76-60 victory over Yale. The Bulldogs are strong on the defensive glass, ranking third in the Ivy League, while the Tigers struggle from 3-point range, shooting just 34.5% on the season. Yale scores 81.6 points per game, 9.8 more than Princeton allows, setting up an intriguing clash of styles.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, March 6, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
  • The teams previously met on January 10, 2026, with Princeton winning 76-60.

The players

Nick Townsend

A key player for the Yale Bulldogs, averaging 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

Jackson Hicke

The leading scorer for the Princeton Tigers, averaging 15.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game features a clash of styles, with Yale's strong defensive rebounding and high-scoring offense against Princeton's 3-point shooting struggles. The outcome could have important implications for the Ivy League standings as the season winds down.