Key takeaways:
- Princeton Tigers became the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history.
- Senior guard Ryan Langborg led the way for Princeton with 22 points and six rebounds.
- The victory marks the first time in 56 years that Princeton has reached the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals.
The Princeton Tigers made history on Saturday, becoming the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history. The Tigers beat No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, in the second round of the tournament.
Senior guard Ryan Langborg led the way for Princeton with 22 points and six rebounds, while sophomore guard Blake Peters added 17 points, including five 3-pointers in the second half. The 15-point win was the largest margin victory in tournament history for a 15 seed.
The victory marks the first time in 56 years that Princeton has reached the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals. Coach Mitch Henderson cleared the bench with the victory easily in hand, and the Princeton fans started chanting “Sweet 16!” as the final minute ticked off the clock.
Tosan Evbuomwan #20, Ryan Langborg #3, Caden Pierce #12, and Keeshawn Kellman #32 of the Princeton Tigers all contributed to the historic win. The Tigers will now continue their Cinderella run in the Sweet 16.
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