Basketball Recap: Princeton Comes Up Short

Princeton and Chester squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Princeton had to settle for second. They fell 42-34 to the Chester Volcanoes. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Volcanoes earlier this season, when they won 45-37.

Chris Roberson

Rebounds

02/20/25 vs Chester	10
02/04/25 vs Providence	15
01/31/25 vs Loyalton	11
01/29/25 vs Biggs	16
01/28/25 @ Paradise Adventist Academy	13
+ 7 more games

Despite the loss, Princeton still got an impressive performance from Chris Roberson, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Roberson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 12 games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Ramirez, who posted 13 points and three steals.

Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Chester, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season.

Princeton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chester, they will face off against Paradise Adventist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Paradise Adventist Academy will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Chester surely won't give up without a fight.