Mon Dec 30 18:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Princeton Tigers Favored to Beat Akron Zips in New Year’s Day Matchup

**Princeton, NJ –** The Princeton Tigers (9-4) will face the Akron Zips (7-4) on Monday at 1:00 p.m. ET in a highly anticipated college basketball game at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. Princeton enters the game as a 5.5-point favorite, building on recent momentum after winning five of their last six games. Akron, meanwhile, snapped a five-game road losing streak with a victory over Jackson State last weekend.

The Tigers are coming off a thrilling 83-82 victory over Rutgers, a game highlighted by Caden Pierce’s game-winning shot and a double-double performance of 21 points and 14 rebounds. Teammate Xaivian Lee also contributed a double-double with 21 points and 11 assists. Princeton’s offensive rebounding has been a key factor in their recent success, averaging 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over their last five contests, a significant increase from their season average of 7.8.

Akron’s victory over Jackson State saw James Okonkwo lead the way with a double-double of 10 points and 16 rebounds. Shammah Scott added 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Both teams boast high-scoring offenses. Princeton averages 76.9 points per game, while Akron averages 81.2. The previous meeting between these two teams, in December 2017, resulted in a 64-62 victory for Princeton. This matchup promises a high-scoring affair, with the question being which team can maintain their offensive firepower throughout the game. The game will be broadcast on your local TV provider; contact your provider if you are unsure of the channel.

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