Defense shines as Princeton beats Dartmouth 85-40

PRINCETON, N.J. -- — Tosan Evbuomwan recorded 15 points as Princeton easily defeated Dartmouth 85-40 on Saturday.

Ryan Langborg added 12 points for the Tigers, who held the Big Green to 23.1 percent shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a Princeton opponent..

Jaelin Llewellyn had seven rebounds for Princeton (17-5, 7-2 Ivy League).

Princeton dominated the first half and led 43-13 at the break. The Big Green's 13 first-half points were a season low for the team.

Aaryn Rai had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Big Green (5-15, 2-7).

Brendan Barry scored three points. The Big Green's leading scorer heading into the contest at 15 points per game, he failed to make a shot from beyond the arc (0 of 5).

The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Big Green this season. Princeton defeated Dartmouth 84-80 on Jan. 22.

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