Princeton Tigers Defeat Northeastern Huskies 70-57
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Jadwin Gymnasium
Princeton Tigers 70, Northeastern Huskies 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Princeton Tigers?
Princeton Tigers beat Northeastern Huskies 70-57 at Jadwin Gymnasium on November 20, 2025.
The Princeton Tigers secured a decisive 70-57 victory over the Northeastern Huskies at Jadwin Gymnasium on November 21, 2025. This win marks an important moment for Princeton, especially following their recent struggles, as they aimed to rebound after two consecutive losses. The Tigers improved their home record to 4-1, while the Huskies fell to 2-4 on the road.
Princeton entered the game with a record of 3-3 for the season and had a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 76.7 points allowed. Their last five games reflected a slight decline, with a record of 2-3 and an average of 73.6 points scored while allowing 78.2. The Tigers had previously lost to Iona Gaels and Kansas Jayhawks, but they managed to secure wins against John Jay Bloodhounds and Bucknell Bison earlier in the month.
On the other hand, the Northeastern Huskies came into the matchup with a record of 2-3. Their recent form showed a 5-5 record over their last ten games, with an average of 70.4 points scored and 69.0 points allowed. They were also on a one-game losing streak after falling to Vermont Catamounts, but had previously secured victories against Harvard Crimson and Colgate Raiders. The Huskies' away record stood at 3-1, showcasing their ability to perform well outside their home venue despite their overall struggles this season.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Princeton had edged out Northeastern with a narrow 79-76 victory on November 10, 2024. This history added a layer of competitiveness to the fixture, as both teams sought to assert their dominance.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams may have been influenced by their respective lineups. The market had priced Princeton as the favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Tigers' offensive capabilities. Key moments included Malik Abdullahi's contributions from the free-throw line, where he made multiple successful attempts, and a crucial three-point jumper from JB Frankel that helped solidify Princeton's lead.
Overall, the Tigers' performance demonstrated their resilience and ability to bounce back from previous setbacks, while the Huskies will need to reassess their strategy moving forward after this defeat.
Leaders
- PointsJacob Huggins14Princeton Tigers
- AssistsJackson Hicke3Princeton Tigers
- ReboundsMalik Abdullahi9Princeton Tigers
- PointsXavier Abreu17Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsLuca Soroa Schaller4Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsYouri Fritz8Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
Princeton Tigers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L272.4 scored · 76.7 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L69-89at Iona GaelsNov 19
- L57-76at Kansas JayhawksNov 15
- W100-59vs John Jay BloodhoundsNov 14
- W73-63vs Bucknell BisonNov 12
- L69-104at Akron ZipsNov 8
- L57-59at Yale BulldogsMar 15
- W95-71vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 8
- L70-102at Cornell Big RedMar 2
- W73-68at Columbia LionsMar 1
- L61-76vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 23
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.4 scored · 69 allowed per game3-1 away
- L74-85vs Vermont CatamountsNov 15
- W77-60at Harvard CrimsonNov 12
- W68-65at Colgate RaidersNov 7
- L75-76vs Boston University TerriersNov 4
- L65-70vs Hampton PiratesMar 8
- W70-68at William & Mary TribeMar 1
- W69-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 28
- L73-78at Monmouth HawksFeb 25
- L62-73vs Charleston CougarsFeb 21
- W71-60vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
Box score
| Stat | Northeastern Huskies | Princeton Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-59 | 18-45 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 2-19 | 6-15 |
| Three-point % | 11 | 40 |
| Free throws | 11-18 | 28-37 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 10 | 7 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 20 |
| Fouls | 26 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-40Xavier Abreu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-41Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-42Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-42Xavier Abreu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half31-44Malik Abdullahi made Jumper.
- 2nd Half33-44Luca Soroa Schaller made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-46Malik Abdullahi made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half35-46Xander Alarie made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-48Malik Abdullahi made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-50Jackson Hicke made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-51Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-51Xavier Abreu made Layup. Assisted by Luca Soroa Schaller.
- 2nd Half37-52Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-52Youri Fritz made Dunk.
- 2nd Half41-52Luca Soroa Schaller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-55Jack Stanton made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-56Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-56Luca Soroa Schaller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-56Luca Soroa Schaller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-57Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-57Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-57Xavier Abreu made Dunk.
- 2nd Half46-58Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-59Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-59Mike Loughnane made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-59Xavier Abreu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-59Xavier Abreu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half52-60Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-61Jack Stanton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-62Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-63Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-64Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-64Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
- 2nd Half54-65Malik Abdullahi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-66Malik Abdullahi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-68Malik Abdullahi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-68JB Frankel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half57-69Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-70Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Princeton Tigers, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- Jadwin GymnasiumPrinceton, NJ
- OfficialsNathan Hall, Tim Smith, Jim Googas
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