Okereke scores 18 as Cornell defeats Pennsylvania 87-81

Updated: Mar 2, 2024, 12:56 pm

PHILADELPHIA -- — AK Okereke had 18 points in Cornell's 87-81 victory over Pennsylvania on Friday night.

Okereke was 6 of 11 shooting, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Big Red (21-5, 10-2 Ivy League). Cooper Noard scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Chris Manon finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 11 points, while adding five rebounds and three steals.

The Quakers (10-17, 2-10) were led by Clark Slajchert, who posted 22 points and two steals. Cam Thrower added 15 points for Pennsylvania. In addition, Sam Brown had 15 points and four assists.

These two teams both play Saturday. Cornell visits Princeton and Pennsylvania hosts Columbia.

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