Peters scores 13; Princeton tops Harvard 69-66 in Ivy opener

Published Dec. 31, 2022 3:33 p.m. ET

Associated Press

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Blake Peters had 13 points and knocked down three of four shots from the line in the final 16 seconds to help Princeton preserve a 69-66 victory over Harvard in the Ivy League opener on Saturday.

Peters was 4 of 6 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, for the Tigers (10-4). Ryan Langborg scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds. Keeshawn Kellman recorded 12 points and shot 6 of 7 from the field.

Chris Ledlum finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and three blocks for the Crimson (9-6). Chisom Okpara added 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks for Harvard. Samuel Silverstein also had nine points and three steals.

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Both teams play on Friday. Princeton visits Columbia while Harvard travels to play Brown.

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