Princeton Women Snap Temple's Road Win Streak, Extend Home Undefeated Streak
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In a thrilling matchup at Jadwin Gymnasium, No. 25 Princeton women's basketball team dominated Temple 87-77, securing their 10th consecutive victory. The win marked Princeton's fifth undefeated home game this season, as they improved to 5-0 in front of their home crowd. Madison St. Rose led the team with 22 points, while Skye Belker added 19 points to the scoreboard. St. Rose shot 8 for 17, including a 3-pointer, while Belker made 7 for 12 shots, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Toby Nweke provided crucial support off the bench, scoring 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Ashley Chea contributed 10 points to the team's effort. On the opposing side, Temple's Kaylah Turner broke her career-high with 36 points, aided by a remarkable eight 3-pointers. Turner's performance was impressive, but ultimately not enough to take down the Princeton team. Jaleesa Molina added 12 points for Temple, while Saniyah Craig scored eight points and grabbed 12 rebounds, along with five assists. The game saw an early surge by Princeton, with Belker scoring 10 points in the first quarter to give the team a 26-20 lead. The Tigers maintained their momentum, holding Temple to just eight points in the second quarter and building a 42-28 advantage at halftime. In the third quarter, Princeton extended their lead with three 3-pointers from Nweke, Belker, and Chea, taking a 67-45 lead. Although Temple closed the gap with a strong finish, Princeton's lead remained intact, securing their 10th consecutive victory. The win has set the stage for Princeton's upcoming Ivy League opener against Pennsylvania on January 3, while Temple gears up for their American Conference opener against UTSA on the same day.
