NCAAB · Final

Cornell Dominates Princeton in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, January 30, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Newman Arena

Cornell Big Red 87, Princeton Tigers 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Princeton Tigers vs Cornell Big Red?

Cornell Big Red beat Princeton Tigers 87-64 at Newman Arena on January 30, 2026.

Who was favored in Princeton Tigers vs Cornell Big Red?

Cornell Big Red were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Cornell Big Red triumphed over the Princeton Tigers with a final score of 87-64. This matchup was notable not only for the outcome but also for the contrasting records of the teams, with Cornell holding a home record of 10-9 and Princeton struggling at 7-14 overall. The game took place at Newman Arena, where Cornell demonstrated their offensive prowess, averaging 91.6 points in their last ten games, despite allowing an average of 89.4 points.

Cornell entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Harvard and Brown, scoring 86 and 89 points respectively. Their last five games reflected a mixed bag, with a record of 2-3, but their scoring average remained high at 86.6 points while they allowed 90.8 points. The Big Red's recent form indicated a team capable of putting points on the board, a trend they continued against Princeton.

On the other hand, Princeton had a recent record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with their most recent victory coming against Brown, where they won 63-53. Their scoring average during this stretch was significantly lower at 68.4 points, while they allowed just 67.6 points per game. However, Princeton's struggles on the road were evident, as they had not secured a win away from home, holding an 0-5 record in such games.

Historically, Cornell has had the upper hand in their recent encounters with Princeton, winning both of their previous meetings in the 2025 season. The most recent matchup prior to this game saw Cornell defeating Princeton 102-70, showcasing their dominance in head-to-head matchups. This trend continued as Cornell's strong performance led them to a comfortable victory.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players for this crucial game. The market reflected Cornell's confidence, with DraftKings setting the spread at -7.5 in favor of the Big Red, and a moneyline of -345 for Cornell compared to +275 for Princeton. The total was set at 158.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.

The conditions for the game were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, and viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill, particularly from Cornell. Key scoring plays from the second half included a 30-foot three-point jumper from Adam Hinton and a series of successful shots from Jake Sussberg, who contributed significantly to the scoreline. The Big Red's ability to stretch the lead in the second half was a critical factor in their victory, as they maintained control throughout the game.

Overall, this fixture highlighted Cornell's offensive capabilities and their ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, while Princeton continued to face challenges, particularly in away games. The final score of 87-64 not only reflects Cornell's current form but also sets the stage for their upcoming matches as they aim to build on this momentum.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COR -7.5	158.5 o -115 / u -105	Princeton Tigers +275 · Cornell Big Red -345

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Leaders

PointsJake Fiegen17Cornell Big Red
AssistsJacob Beccles5Cornell Big Red
ReboundsGioacchino Panzini6Cornell Big Red
PointsJackson Hicke13Princeton Tigers
AssistsLandon Clark3Princeton Tigers
ReboundsJackson Hicke5Princeton Tigers

Recent form

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 4-6Streak W291.6 scored · 89.4 allowed per game1-2 at home

W86-79at Harvard CrimsonJan 24
W89-67at Brown BearsJan 19
L68-102at Yale BulldogsJan 17
L91-102vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 10
L99-104vs Columbia LionsJan 5
W133-65vs Alfred State PioneersJan 2
L97-114at Michigan State SpartansDec 30
W83-75at UAlbany Great DanesDec 21
L90-93at Samford BulldogsDec 8
L80-93at Towson TigersDec 4

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.4 scored · 67.6 allowed per game0-5 away

W63-53vs Brown BearsJan 24
L69-71at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 19
L80-87at Harvard CrimsonJan 17
W76-60vs Yale BulldogsJan 10
W78-76vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 6
W75-69vs Vermont CatamountsDec 30
L61-65at Temple OwlsDec 23
L56-59vs Merrimack WarriorsDec 10
L68-73at Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 6
L58-63at Monmouth HawksDec 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Princeton Tigers	Cornell Big Red
Field goals	24-60	35-55
Field goal %	40	64
Three-pointers	7-24	11-28
Three-point %	29	39
Free throws	9-12	6-9
Free throw %	75	67
Rebounds	30	30
Offensive rebounds	16	8
Defensive rebounds	14	22
Assists	12	23
Steals	5	7
Blocks	1	5
Turnovers	10	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	19
Fast-break points	3	18
Points in the paint	30	46
Fouls	14	14
Largest lead	0	36
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half26-39Jacob Beccles makes driving layup (Cooper Noard assists)
1st Half26-41Jake Fiegen makes driving layup
1st Half26-43Jake Fiegen makes driving layup (Jacob Beccles assists)
1st Half26-44Kaspar Sepp makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half26-45Kaspar Sepp makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half26-48Cooper Noard makes 25-foot three point jumper
1st Half29-48Jackson Hicke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jacob Huggins assists)
1st Half32-48Jackson Hicke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half32-50Cooper Noard makes driving layup (Josh Baldwin assists)
2nd Half34-50Jack Stanton makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half34-53Jake Fiegen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half36-53Jacob Huggins makes 7-foot hook shot (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half36-55Josh Baldwin makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half36-57Kaspar Sepp makes layup (Cooper Noard assists)
2nd Half38-57Jacob Huggins makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half38-59Jake Fiegen makes layup (Adam Hinton assists)
2nd Half38-60Jake Fiegen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half40-60CJ Happy makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half40-62Corbin Zentner makes driving layup (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half42-62Jackson Hicke makes 0-foot tip in layup (CJ Happy assists)
2nd Half42-64Gioacchino Panzini makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-64Jacob Huggins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-67Cooper Noard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gioacchino Panzini assists)
2nd Half45-67Jacob Hammond makes layup
2nd Half45-69Josh Baldwin makes driving layup
2nd Half47-69Jacob Hammond makes driving layup
2nd Half47-71Jacob Beccles makes driving layup
2nd Half47-74Mateen Rafiq makes 27-foot three point jumper (Adam Hinton assists)
2nd Half47-77Mateen Rafiq makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Nimani assists)
2nd Half47-80Anthony Nimani makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gioacchino Panzini assists)
2nd Half47-82Adam Hinton makes driving layup
2nd Half49-82Jacob Hammond makes 1-foot dunk (Sebastian Whitfield assists)
2nd Half49-85Adam Hinton makes 30-foot three point jumper (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half51-85Jacob Hammond makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half54-85Jake Sussberg makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sebastian Whitfield assists)
2nd Half56-85Jake Sussberg makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half58-85Peyton Seals makes driving layup (Cash McSweeney assists)
2nd Half58-87Mateen Rafiq makes driving layup (DJ Nix assists)
2nd Half61-87Jake Sussberg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cash McSweeney assists)
2nd Half64-87Peyton Seals makes 26-foot three pointer