And it nods to the reality that Kahn's initial disbelief wasn't realistic. The most implausible result would have been a Brooklyn upset.
The irony is, Princeton may be in the twilight of its incredible run. Brown beat the Tigers 2-1 Oct. 9 and controls its own destiny in the Ivy title race. This year might not be every year after all.
But for the Crimson, Kahn's lead is a good expression of the frustration that must have accompanied Saturday's loss. Princeton was reeling, but somehow a team stocked with NCAA Tournament veterans managed to surprise a team that outplayed it, keeping its chances at resurrecting itself going just a little longer.
And in the end, it shouldn't be surprising that the team of the decade found a way to win.