On Saturday, the Pennsylvania Quakers (8-18) face off against the Princeton Tigers (18-10) at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Princeton comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a challenging game against Cornell, the Princeton Tigers suffered a significant defeat with a final score of 102-70. Despite the setback, Xaivian Lee stood out by contributing 14 points for the Tigers. This performance is reflective of his leadership in scoring for Princeton this season, where he averages an impressive 16.8 points per game. Following him is Caden Pierce, who is currently the second-highest scorer on the team, maintaining an average of 11.2 points each game. Pierce also excels in rebounding, leading the team with an average of 7.4 rebounds per game. Additionally, Lee has proven to be a key playmaker, leading Princeton with an average of 5.2 assists per game. The Tigers, however, have been struggling on the defensive front, conceding an average of 80.2 points over their last five matchups. As they aim to achieve their eighth conference win of the season, improving their defense will be a priority. On the offensive side, Princeton has been scoring an average of 73.5 points per game, which they hope to build upon to strengthen their overall performance in upcoming contests.

Pennsylvania enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a thrilling 92-87 victory over Columbia, the Quakers were propelled by a standout performance from Sam Brown, who racked up an impressive 42 points. Throughout the current season, Ethan Roberts has been the leading scorer for Pennsylvania, boasting an average of 16.9 points per game. Sam Brown follows closely as the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 13.7 points per game thus far. On the defensive front, Nick Spinoso leads the Quakers in rebounds, averaging 6.7 per game. He also plays a crucial role in facilitating play, topping the team's assist charts with an average of 3.1 per game. The Quakers have faced some defensive challenges lately, conceding an average of 82.6 points over their last five games. As they prepare for their final game of the season against Princeton, Pennsylvania aims to increase their winning streak to two games and dodge what could be their tenth conference defeat this year. Across the season, the Quakers have been averaging 69.5 points per game.

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