Behind Matt Farrell’s 16 points and five assists, Notre Dame used their defense to secure the win against Princeton. Snapping the Tigers’ 19-game winning streak, the Fighting Irish used every offensive possession they could get to escape this first-round game barely.
Bonzie Colson may not have had the game many believed he would, but using his size and athleticism, he contributed 18 points and seven rebounds, winning the game in the post once again.
This game wasn’t what Notre Dame expected. After coming out strong, the Irish seemed to relax in the second half, allowing Princeton to bring the game within one with 10 seconds left.