Princeton University Athletics

Late Fourth Quarter Run Gives No. 23 Women's Basketball Ivy Tournament Crown

March 14, 2026 | Women's Basketball

ITHACA – The No. 23 Princeton Women's Basketball Team defeated the Harvard Crimson, 63-53, at Newman Arena to collect the program's sixth Ivy League Tournament Championship.

After falling behind 5-4 in the early going, the Tigers ripped off 11 consecutive points before settling with a 15-7 lead after 10 minutes.

In front by four, 17-13, a 10-2 run by head coach

The Tigers took a 33-24 advantage into halftime.

Harvard remained within striking distance, but eight straight points put Princeton back up 12, 41-29, as the clock read 3:53 in the third stanza. The Crimson closed the gap to six, 43-37, as the final 10 minutes began.

The Crimson eventually tied the game at 47-all almost halfway through the fourth quarter. Even at 51 each,

Following free throws from

The Crimson did not score a basket over the final 4:01 game action as Princeton ended the game with a 12-2 run.

With the win, the Tigers clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history and seventh straight time dating back to 2018. All of the program's NCAA bids have been from 2010 on.

The NCAA Selection Show will be on Sunday (Mar. 15) at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

After falling behind 5-4 in the early going, the Tigers ripped off 11 consecutive points before settling with a 15-7 lead after 10 minutes.

In front by four, 17-13, a 10-2 run by head coach

Carla Berube's squad extend their advantage to double digits, 27-15, with 2:28 left in the first half.The Tigers took a 33-24 advantage into halftime.

Harvard remained within striking distance, but eight straight points put Princeton back up 12, 41-29, as the clock read 3:53 in the third stanza. The Crimson closed the gap to six, 43-37, as the final 10 minutes began.

The Crimson eventually tied the game at 47-all almost halfway through the fourth quarter. Even at 51 each,

Olivia Hutchersonstarted her own 6-0 spurt which forced a Harvard timeout.

Princeton 55, Harvard 51 | 3:04 4th

Back-to-back buckets from[@oliviahutch2023]leads to a Crimson timeout!

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Following free throws from

Madison St. RoseandSkye Belkeradded another bucket to make an 11-0 run before Harvard scored again.The Crimson did not score a basket over the final 4:01 game action as Princeton ended the game with a 12-2 run.

With the win, the Tigers clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history and seventh straight time dating back to 2018. All of the program's NCAA bids have been from 2010 on.

Fadima Tallwas honored as the Ivy League Tournament's Most Outstanding Player, the third Tiger (Bella Alarie twice, Kaitlyn Chen three) to earn that.Ashley Cheawas selected to the All-Tournament Team as well.The NCAA Selection Show will be on Sunday (Mar. 15) at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

seeing the confetti never gets old.

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Team Stats

HU

PU

FG%

.389

.489

3FG%

.200

.111

FT%

.727

.818

RB

32

27

TO

17

14

STL

6

11

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