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GAME THREAD: Hey everyone! It’s head Sports editor @lily_pampolina checking in from UCLA’s Pauley Pavillion for @PrincetonWBB‘s first-round NCAA matchup against Oklahoma State. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT and streaming on ESPN2. We’ll be back soon, LET’S GO TIGERS! 🐅
@lily_pampolina@PrincetonWBB St. Rose leads Princeton with 13 points, followed by Chea’s 11. Hutcherson is the third Tiger scoring in double-digits at 10. Princeton does not find themselves in foul trouble, aside from Tall, who has three.
The Tigers go into half trailing 48–33 after Oklahoma State hit a three at the buzzer. The Cowgirls have out-rebounded Princeton 23–11. Oklahoma State is shooting 57.1% from the field and 54.5% from beyond the arc.
@lily_pampolina@PrincetonWBB For the Cowgirls, forward Achol Akot boasts 18 points, nearly all coming from within the paint. Akot has three offensive rebounds and is shooting over 72% from the floor.
@lily_pampolina@PrincetonWBB Princeton’s St. Rose and junior forward Fadima Tall lead the Tigers in points per game on the season, but have been held to six and four points, respectively, tonight. Chea leads the Tigers with 11 points and two assists.