PRINCETON, N.J. — On Friday night, John Volker showcased his skills by securing two touchdown runs in the first quarter, leading Princeton to a decisive 29-17 victory over Brown in an Ivy League matchup.

Volker’s impressive performance included scoring on runs of 66 and 7 yards, giving Princeton an early 12-0 lead, despite missing an extra point and a two-point conversion attempt.

In the second quarter, Blaine Hipa added a 13-yard touchdown run, and Sam Massick contributed with a 28-yard field goal, allowing Princeton to head into halftime with a 22-7 advantage. Brown managed to respond, with Solomon Miller finding the end zone on a 2-yard touchdown run, which was followed by Massick’s field goal.

The Bears opened the second half with a fantastic 18-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown run by Qwentin Brown, narrowing Princeton’s lead to eight points while consuming 7:42 of the clock.

Brown continued to push, as Isaiah Reed intercepted Hipa in the end zone during a critical second-and-goal situation, transitioning the momentum into scoring with a 33-yard field goal from Christopher Maron, bringing the score to 22-17 with just over eight minutes remaining in the game.

After Brown forced a three-and-out from Princeton, the Bears managed a drive that took them to Princeton’s 30-yard line. However, the Princeton defense held firm as Tahj Owens recovered a fumble from Matt Childs.

Seizing the opportunity, Princeton marched downfield, and Hipa connected with Luke Colella for a 12-yard touchdown pass with just 1:53 left on the clock, effectively sealing the victory for the Tigers.

For Princeton, Hipa completed 15 of 26 passes for 206 yards, albeit with two interceptions. Colella stood out by recording six receptions for 96 yards, while Volker amassed 79 yards on just four carries. On the other hand, Brown’s Jake Willcox had a challenging night, finishing with 271 yards on 32-for-50 passing, including three interceptions, and added 55 rushing yards on 11 carries.