No. 23 Princeton Defeats Penn in Second Half Surge

Olivia Hutcherson leads Tigers with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The No. 23 ranked Princeton Tigers defeated the Penn Quakers 69-50 on Friday, fueled by a dominant second half performance. Olivia Hutcherson led the way for Princeton with team highs of 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals, helping the Tigers overcome a two-point halftime deficit.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Princeton atop the Ivy League standings, as they continue their strong season. The Tigers' ability to pull away in the second half showcases their depth and resilience against a tough conference opponent.

The details

Princeton outscored Penn 41-20 in the second half, capitalizing on 16 Quaker turnovers and holding them to just 24.1% shooting from the field. Hutcherson scored 8 points in a pivotal 24-13 third quarter run that put the Tigers ahead for good. Skye Belker hit 4 three-pointers on her way to 16 points, while Madison St. Rose added 15 points and 6 assists.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Olivia Hutcherson

A standout player for the No. 23 ranked Princeton Tigers, Hutcherson led the team with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals in the victory over Penn.

Skye Belker

The Princeton guard scored 16 points, including 4 three-pointers, to help power the Tigers' second half surge.

Madison St. Rose

The Princeton point guard contributed 15 points and 6 assists in the win over the Quakers.

Mataya Gayle

The Penn guard led the Quakers with 16 points in the losing effort.

Simone Sawyer

The Penn guard also scored 16 points for the Quakers.

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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

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Princeton's ability to pull away in the second half and capitalize on Penn's mistakes showcases the Tigers' depth and resilience as they continue their strong season atop the Ivy League standings.