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I think as good as Ric is defensively, he hasn't seen a player like Sibert. Trae Golden was a decent match up for him but Golden doesn't have the size or ability as Sibert. That match-up will be the key in the game. I am a little nervous because Golden went for 23 vs Holmes. But then when I think about it, 8 or 9 of that 23 came from the line when Holmes was fouling. If Ric can keep Sibert at 15-18 points I like Holmes chances, but if Sibert comes to Evans Fieldhouse and takes the game over it could be a long night. I think Holmes offensively will have to run through Elijah as well, he has shown since coming back from suspension that scoring 17-21 is his job and he will need to continue that. Holmes also will need to get big minutes from the big 5, foul trouble could be deadly in this one, this Holmes teams inconsistancy and blowing of leads has mainly come with the younger guys on the court, this Princeton team is to good to let go on any 10-12 run spurts like Holmes surrendered to Mason Co, Newport, ect this season because Princeton will get up and lay on the lead, they are just to good. I think this is probably the best team Holmes will play this season, including the out of state teams that they have already played. With local TV being in the building, scouts likely in the stands, and a packed house @ home (which has been a rarity so far this season) The big 3 will want to show up and play well. Lets see if we can get a full 32 minutes out of this team this game. My head doesn't agree with me right now but I am going to say......

Holmes 68
Princeton 62