NCAAB · Final

Iona Gaels Defeat Princeton Tigers 89-69 in NCAAB Clash

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Hynes Athletics Center

Iona Gaels 89, Princeton Tigers 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Princeton Tigers vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels beat Princeton Tigers 89-69 at Hynes Athletics Center on November 18, 2025.

The Iona Gaels secured a decisive victory over the Princeton Tigers with a final score of 89-69 at the Hynes Athletics Center on November 19, 2025. This win improved Iona's home record to 5-0, showcasing their strong performance on their home court.

Iona entered this matchup with a home record of 4-0, while Princeton struggled with an away record of 2-3. The Gaels had been inconsistent in their last ten games, recording a 4-6 record, but they managed to average 74.2 points scored per game while allowing 73.2 points. Their recent form included a loss to Sacred Heart Pioneers, where they fell 80-91, but they had also secured victories against teams like Manhattan Jaspers and Rider Broncs.

Conversely, Princeton's recent performance was less favorable, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and an average of 65.9 points scored while allowing 71.0 points. Their last outing ended in a loss against Yale Bulldogs, where they were defeated 53-78. The Tigers had also faced challenges in their away games, holding a 1-4 record away from home.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup marked the third encounter between the two teams, with the series now tied at 1-1. The last meeting prior to this game took place on November 5, 2024, where Iona lost to Princeton by a narrow margin of 80-81. However, the Gaels turned the tables in this latest contest, demonstrating their capability to rebound from past defeats.

Injury status did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams appeared to be at full strength, allowing for a competitive atmosphere. The conditions at the Hynes Athletics Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the crowd was treated to an exciting display of basketball.

The betting market had favored Iona in this matchup, with a probability of 1.0 for a home win, reflecting their strong performance leading up to the game. This confidence in the Gaels was evident in their execution on the court, as they managed to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.

As the game progressed, Iona showcased their offensive prowess, with key scoring plays from players like Chase Cormier, who made a significant dunk in the second half, and Jacob Hammond, who contributed with crucial free throws. The Gaels' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities was evident, as they consistently converted from the line, adding to their score and stifling Princeton's attempts to close the gap.

Overall, the matchup between the Iona Gaels and Princeton Tigers provided an intriguing look at two teams with contrasting recent forms and home/away records. Iona's victory not only highlighted their strength at home but also set the stage for future matchups as they continue to build momentum in the NCAAB season.

Leaders

PointsToby Harris13Iona Gaels
AssistsCJ Anthony9Iona Gaels
ReboundsLamin Sabally7Iona Gaels
PointsSebastian Whitfield15Princeton Tigers
AssistsDalen Davis5Princeton Tigers
ReboundsMalik Abdullahi6Princeton Tigers

Recent form

Iona Gaels

Last 10: 4-6Streak L174.2 scored · 73.2 allowed per game2-3 at home

L80-91vs Sacred Heart PioneersMar 5
W69-65at Manhattan JaspersMar 1
W80-58vs Rider BroncsFeb 28
L86-88at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 22
W72-64vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 21
L68-70at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 15
W69-63at Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 14
L76-83vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 8
L72-79at Siena SaintsFeb 6
L70-71vs Fairfield StagsJan 31

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L165.9 scored · 71 allowed per game1-4 away

L53-78at Yale BulldogsMar 7
W82-61vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 28
L56-58vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 28
L71-80at Brown BearsFeb 21
L65-75vs Columbia LionsFeb 14
L65-89vs Cornell Big RedFeb 14
L60-61at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 7
W80-68at Columbia LionsJan 31
L64-87at Cornell Big RedJan 30
W63-53vs Brown BearsJan 24

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
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Princeton Tigers	Iona Gaels
Field goals	25-67	29-58
Field goal %	37	50
Three-pointers	4-24	10-29
Three-point %	17	34
Free throws	15-23	21-27
Free throw %	65	78
Rebounds	37	39
Offensive rebounds	13	6
Defensive rebounds	24	33
Assists	14	17
Steals	7	12
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	17
Fast-break points	10	14
Points in the paint	38	34
Fouls	17	19
Largest lead	2	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-58Dalen Davis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half34-58Jacob Huggins made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-58Jacob Huggins made Layup. Assisted by Dalen Davis.
2nd Half36-60Keshawn Williams made Layup.
2nd Half38-60Jacob Huggins made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half40-60Dalen Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half42-60Dalen Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half42-62Alliou Fall made Layup. Assisted by CJ Anthony.
2nd Half44-62Malik Abdullahi made Layup. Assisted by Dalen Davis.
2nd Half44-65Toby Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Anthony.
2nd Half46-65Malik Abdullahi made Layup. Assisted by Landon Clark.
2nd Half48-65Malik Abdullahi made Dunk. Assisted by Dalen Davis.
2nd Half48-67Toby Harris made Layup.
2nd Half48-70Chase Cormier made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denver Anglin.
2nd Half50-70Malik Abdullahi made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Hicke.
2nd Half52-70Landon Clark made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Hicke.
2nd Half52-73Toby Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Cormier.
2nd Half54-73Sebastian Whitfield made Jumper.
2nd Half54-75Lamin Sabally made Layup.
2nd Half54-78Toby Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Cormier.
2nd Half54-79Toby Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-80Toby Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-81CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-82CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-82Jackson Hicke made Layup. Assisted by Jack Stanton.
2nd Half57-82Sebastian Whitfield made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-82Sebastian Whitfield made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-83Kosy Akametu made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-83Jacob Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-83Sebastian Whitfield made Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Hammond.
2nd Half61-85CJ Anthony made Layup.
2nd Half63-85Jacob Hammond made Layup.
2nd Half63-86Luke Jungers made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-87Luke Jungers made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-87Sebastian Whitfield made Jumper.
2nd Half66-87Sebastian Whitfield made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-87Cash McSweeney made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-89Chase Cormier made Dunk.
2nd Half68-89Jacob Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-89Jacob Hammond made Free Throw.