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Princeton Tigers Defeat Brown Bears 63-53 at Home

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Jadwin Gymnasium

Princeton Tigers 63, Brown Bears 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Brown Bears vs Princeton Tigers?

Princeton Tigers beat Brown Bears 63-53 at Jadwin Gymnasium on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Brown Bears vs Princeton Tigers?

Princeton Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Princeton Tigers secured a victory against the Brown Bears with a final score of 63-53 at Jadwin Gymnasium. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with similar records, Princeton at 7-13 and Brown at 7-11. The Tigers' win adds to their home record, which now stands at 4-2 in their last six games at home, while the Bears continue to struggle away from home with a record of 1-3 in their last four games.

In the lead-up to the game, Princeton had a mixed form, recording a 3-7 record in their last ten games, with an average of 67.9 points scored and 68.3 points allowed. Their recent performances included two consecutive losses against Dartmouth and Harvard, both of which were away games. In contrast, Brown had a more balanced recent form, going 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 76.8 points scored and 65.6 points allowed. However, they entered this game on the back of a loss to Cornell.

Historically, the teams had faced each other twice in the previous season, with each team winning one game. Princeton won their home encounter 69-49, while Brown triumphed in their away fixture 70-56. This history set the stage for a competitive matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which could have influenced their performance. However, the absence of key players can often impact team dynamics and scoring capabilities.

The betting market had set the odds for this game with Princeton favored by 4.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total points line of 134.5. This indicated expectations for a relatively low-scoring game, which ultimately reflected the final score.

Conditions at Jadwin Gymnasium were typical for a winter evening, likely impacting the players' performance and shooting accuracy. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted both teams' efforts to establish dominance. Notable moments included free throws from Jeremiah Jenkins and Landon Clark, which helped Princeton maintain their lead late in the game.

Overall, the Tigers' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and their defensive efforts in the second half proved pivotal in securing the win. The final score of 63-53 reflects a hard-fought game where Princeton managed to leverage their home advantage effectively.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsPRIN -4.5 134.5 o -108 / u -112 Brown Bears +164 · Princeton Tigers -198

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Leaders

  • PointsDalen Davis22Princeton Tigers
  • AssistsDalen Davis3Princeton Tigers
  • ReboundsJackson Hicke13Princeton Tigers
  • PointsLandon Lewis13Brown Bears
  • AssistsJeremiah Jenkins6Brown Bears
  • ReboundsLandon Lewis9Brown Bears

Recent form

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L267.9 scored · 68.3 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • L69-71at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 19
  • L80-87at Harvard CrimsonJan 17
  • W76-60vs Yale BulldogsJan 10
  • W78-76vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 6
  • W75-69vs Vermont CatamountsDec 30
  • L61-65at Temple OwlsDec 23
  • L56-59vs Merrimack WarriorsDec 10
  • L68-73at Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 6
  • L58-63at Monmouth HawksDec 4
  • L58-60vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 30

Brown Bears

Last 10: 5-5Streak L176.8 scored · 65.6 allowed per game1-3 away

  • L67-89vs Cornell Big RedJan 19
  • W86-80vs Columbia LionsJan 17
  • L73-81at Pennsylvania QuakersJan 10
  • L53-70vs Yale BulldogsJan 6
  • W105-47vs Johnson & Wales GriffinsDec 31
  • L79-86at Providence FriarsDec 10
  • W115-34vs Elms BlazersDec 6
  • W75-56vs Bryant BulldogsDec 6
  • L56-66at Rhode Island RamsDec 3
  • W59-47at New Hampshire WildcatsNov 26

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Yale24-7-11-3
Harvard17-12110-4
Pennsylvania18-1229-5
Cornell15-1338-6
Columbia16-1265-9
Dartmouth11-1665-9
Princeton9-2065-9
Brown9-1883-11

Box score

StatBrown BearsPrinceton Tigers
Field goals20-6117-56
Field goal %3330
Three-pointers4-207-23
Three-point %2030
Free throws9-1322-22
Free throw %69100
Rebounds4039
Offensive rebounds1211
Defensive rebounds2828
Assists1110
Steals47
Blocks84
Turnovers107
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers510
Fast-break points614
Points in the paint3014
Fouls1815
Largest lead510
Lead changes77
Time in front3542

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half29-27David Rochester makes layup (Landon Lewis assists)
  2. 2nd Half30-27Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
  3. 2nd Half32-27Landon Lewis makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  4. 2nd Half32-29Malik Abdullahi makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Dalen Davis assists)
  5. 2nd Half32-32Dalen Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacob Hammond assists)
  6. 2nd Half35-32Jeremiah Jenkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
  7. 2nd Half37-32N'famara Dabo makes 4-foot dunk
  8. 2nd Half37-34Jackson Hicke makes layup
  9. 2nd Half37-35Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 1 of 2
  10. 2nd Half37-36Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 2 of 2
  11. 2nd Half39-36Landon Lewis makes layup
  12. 2nd Half39-39Jack Stanton makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jackson Hicke assists)
  13. 2nd Half41-39Landon Lewis makes layup
  14. 2nd Half41-40Dalen Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
  15. 2nd Half41-41Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
  16. 2nd Half41-42Dalen Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
  17. 2nd Half41-43Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
  18. 2nd Half41-46CJ Happy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dalen Davis assists)
  19. 2nd Half41-49Jackson Hicke makes 27-foot three point jumper (CJ Happy assists)
  20. 2nd Half44-49Isaiah Langham makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  21. 2nd Half44-50Dalen Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
  22. 2nd Half44-51Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
  23. 2nd Half44-52Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
  24. 2nd Half44-53Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
  25. 2nd Half46-53Landon Lewis makes layup
  26. 2nd Half46-55Malik Abdullahi makes 3-foot dunk (Dalen Davis assists)
  27. 2nd Half47-55Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
  28. 2nd Half48-55David Rochester makes free throw 1 of 2
  29. 2nd Half49-55David Rochester makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 2nd Half49-56Dalen Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
  31. 2nd Half49-57Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
  32. 2nd Half49-58Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
  33. 2nd Half49-59Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
  34. 2nd Half50-59Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
  35. 2nd Half51-59Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
  36. 2nd Half51-60Landon Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
  37. 2nd Half51-61Landon Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 2nd Half53-61N'famara Dabo makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  39. 2nd Half53-62Dalen Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 2nd Half53-63Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Princeton Tigers, below favours Brown Bears.

Venue

  • Jadwin GymnasiumPrinceton, NJ
  • Attendance3314
  • OfficialsPhil Sallustio Jr., Jason Stallworth, Joseph Carmisione

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