Basketball Recap: Princeton Takes Down Trenton Central in a Playoff Battle

Tigers

Team Score (Highest)

02/27/25 vs Trenton Central	61
02/04/25 vs Nottingham	58
01/31/25 @ Ewing	57
12/27/24 vs Hamilton	57
12/17/24 @ Hightstown	55

With a playoff win on the line, Princeton rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Trenton Central Tornadoes by a score of 61-54. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

The win was the third in a row for Princeton, bringing their record for this year to 10-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.7 points over those games. As for Trenton Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Princeton will face off against Franklin on Monday. Princeton has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Trenton Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.