Cornell defeats Princeton 89-65

Jake Fiegen scores 20 points to lead Cornell over Princeton

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Cornell Big Red men's basketball team defeated the Princeton Tigers 89-65 in a matchup between the two Ivy League rivals. Cornell was led by junior forward Jake Fiegen, who scored a game-high 20 points in the victory.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for Cornell as they look to make a push for the Ivy League title and a potential NCAA Tournament berth. Princeton has struggled this season and this loss is another setback in their campaign to return to the top of the Ivy League standings.

The details

Cornell jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the second half. In addition to Fiegen's 20 points, the Big Red also got strong contributions from senior guard Ethan Bowers with 16 points and junior center Alex Nguyen with a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Jake Fiegen

A junior forward for the Cornell Big Red men's basketball team who scored a game-high 20 points in the win over Princeton.

Ethan Bowers

A senior guard for the Cornell Big Red who scored 16 points in the victory.

Alex Nguyen

A junior center for the Cornell Big Red who recorded a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Our team came out focused and ready to play today. We executed our game plan well and were able to get the win against a tough Princeton squad.”

— Jake Fiegen (Cornell Daily Sun)

What’s next

Cornell will look to build on this win as they continue their Ivy League schedule, while Princeton will try to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This victory keeps Cornell in the hunt for the Ivy League title and a potential NCAA Tournament bid, while Princeton's struggles continue as they try to find a way to get back on track this season.