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Recap - Cornell Defeats Pennsylvania 87-81

AK Okereke scored 18 points leading Cornell to a 87-81 victory over Pennsylvania at Palestra on Friday.

Cornell was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.5-point spread as a favorite.

Cooper Noard had 13 points for Cornell and Chris Manon chipped in with 11 points. Nazir Williams had 3 assists for them, while Jake Fiegen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Pennsylvania got a 22-point performance from Clark Slajchert, who was supported by 15 points from Cam Thrower. Nick Spinoso had 8 assists in a losing cause for Pennsylvania, while Nick Spinoso grabbed 14 rebounds.

Cornell trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Cornell won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.

Cornell looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Princeton. Pennsylvania will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Columbia.