Skye Belker and Olivia Hutcherson combined for 50 points, and the Princeton Tigers beat the Murray State Racers 76-74 on Sunday at Robins Center.
The lead changed hands 9 times. The Tigers were behind 60-57 after three quarters and outscored the Racers the rest of the way. The go-ahead basket came with 0:26 left: Olivia Hutcherson makes layup (Fadima Tall assists). A 15-0 run in the first quarter built the early lead.
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For Princeton, Skye Belker finished with 28 points and three assists, Olivia Hutcherson had 22 points, while Fadima Tall chipped in 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
For Murray State, Halli Poock had 29 points and three assists, and Sharnecce Currie-Jelks added 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
The Tigers moved to 3-0. The Racers dropped to 1-2.
The Tigers are first in the Ivy and have won three straight. Princeton is 2-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Racers sit first in the MVC and have lost two straight. Murray State is 0-1 at home and 1-1 away from home.
The Tigers next host the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Racers next host the Morehead State Eagles on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
