The Princeton University men’s basketball team broke the 100-point mark for the first time since 1971 with a 104-52 win over Lafayette Nov. 25 at Jadwin Gym.
The Tigers jumped out to a 14-2 lead and never trailed in the game, putting up 57 points in the first half. The 52-point margin of victory – in which eight players combined to hit 17 three-pointers – was the most for Princeton against at Division I opponent since Feb. 10, 1968, when the Tigers beat Brown 96-38.
Juniors Henry Caruso and Steve Cook each had double-doubles. Caruso had 13 points and 10 rebounds while Cook added 12 points and 10 rebounds. It marked the first time 1974 that the Tigers had two players with double-doubles in the same game.
Princeton is now 3-0 on the season. The next game is Monday, Nov. 30, when Fairleigh Dickinson visits. Game time is 7 p.m. at Jadwin Gym.
