Subscribe now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\nIttycheria was everywhere on the field, managing the Tigers\u2019 high press effectively, maneuvering the ball past defenders, and creating opportunity after opportunity. Twice, he flashed shots just inches high above the crossbar, and even hit the woodwork once on a tap-in opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a forward, I\u2019m really biased, but I like to say offense is the best defense,\u201d Ittycheria told the \u2018Prince\u2019 after the match. \u201cA lot of the game, the ball was in our control and we were trying to score, and their offense didn\u2019t really have any threats. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn a more perfect game, I wish I would score, but that\u2019s gonna wear off, especially seeing how far we\u2019ve come,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t just the players; the crowd was in full voice, too. With this game being the Tigers\u2019 last home game of the regular season, the night doubled as Senior Day. Families of seniors packed the bleachers and stayed loud throughout, cheering on the Tigers for every ball won and hollering at the visiting goalkeeper on each goal kick.<\/p>\n
The Big Green\u2019s only chance of the half came as a late scare with six minutes left on the clock, when a direct free kick hit the right post, although the Tigers managed to clear it away. Otherwise, the Orange and Black\u2019s back line \u2014 with sophomore defender Roka Tsunehara aggressively stepping onto the midfield \u2014 kept the visitors quiet.<\/p>\n
The numbers underlined the storyline. After a relatively even first half, Princeton out-shot Dartmouth 15\u20134 over the final 45 minutes and 6\u20130 in shots on target.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis felt like a typical game of ours,\u201d Vigilante said. \u201cWe get a goal and then our back line battens down the hatches. Of course we\u2019d love an insurance goal, but a win\u2019s a win.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the final whistle, Princeton players in the bleachers sprinted onto the field, ready to celebrate. Fans were clapping and cheering throughout the stadium. The players could be heard singing \u201cCampeones, campeones, ol\u00e9 ol\u00e9 ol\u00e9!\u201d<\/p>\n
This championship marks the Tigers\u2019 first in four years. For Ittycheria, Vigilante, and a senior class 11 strong, the moment landed with extra weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy first year, Penn won it on our field, and my sophomore year, we struggled,\u201d Ittycheria said. \u201cNow, seeing all 11 of us celebrating together, on our own pitch, it\u2019s awesome. I love this team, and I\u2019m so happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Head Coach Jim Barlow \u201991 praised his group after the match.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI think they\u2019re deserving champions,\u201d he said. \u201cThey worked really hard and played so consistently all year.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the win, Princeton will host the Ivy League Tournament at Roberts Stadium in two weeks. But before that, they have one final away game against Penn (8\u20133\u20134, 3\u20131\u20132) on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d love to finish the league unbeaten, and keep improving our r\u00e9sum\u00e9 for the NCAA Tournament,\u201d Barlow said. \u201cIt\u2019s one game at a time \u2014 that\u2019s how we\u2019ve approached it all year, and I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll keep doing it that way.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is now November. The Tigers will look to carry their stellar form and their home crowd\u2019s energy into the postseason.<\/p>\n
Kai Kim is a Sports contributor for the \u2018Prince.\u2019<\/p>\n
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