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Tigers Maul Knights: Princeton Dominates Rutgers 20-9
9 Mar
Summary
- Princeton secured a commanding 20-9 victory over Rutgers.
- Rutgers' four-game winning streak was snapped by the loss.
- Princeton dominated possession with 23 of 33 faceoff wins.
The No. 3 Princeton Tigers decisively defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a 20-9 score in the 102nd Meistrell Cup, held at Class of 1952 Stadium. This victory halted Rutgers' four-game winning streak, leaving them with a 5-2 season record, while Princeton improved to 4-1.
Princeton established an early and commanding lead, scoring nine goals within the first 13 minutes of the game. Rutgers' defense, which had previously allowed no more than 11 goals per game, conceded 14 by halftime, underscoring Princeton's offensive pressure.
A key factor in Princeton's success was its control of possession, winning 23 of 33 faceoffs and dominating the ground ball battle. This sustained pressure limited Rutgers' offensive opportunities throughout the contest.
Despite the challenging game, Rutgers displayed offensive highlights from players like Greyson Vorgang and Colin Kelly. In goal, sophomore Caden Kirst made a career-high six saves in relief of starter Cardin Stoller.
The final quarter saw Rutgers outscore Princeton 4-1, showcasing resilience. This marked the first time Princeton reached 20 goals against Rutgers in their rivalry's history. Rutgers will next play St. John's on Tuesday.
