NCAAB · Final

Harvard Edges Bryant in Close Contest

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Lavietes Pavilion

Harvard Crimson 56, Bryant Bulldogs 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Bryant Bulldogs vs Harvard Crimson?

Harvard Crimson beat Bryant Bulldogs 56-53 at Lavietes Pavilion on November 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Bryant Bulldogs vs Harvard Crimson?

Harvard Crimson were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.

The Harvard Crimson narrowly defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 56-53 in a tightly contested game at Lavietes Pavilion. This matchup was particularly interesting given the contrasting recent forms of both teams. Harvard entered the game with a record of 5-4, while Bryant struggled with a 2-6 record. Harvard's recent performance had been concerning, as they were on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Boston College, Boston University, and Penn State in their last outings. During this stretch, they averaged 69.0 points per game while allowing 67.6. In contrast, Bryant had shown some signs of improvement, winning their last game against the Mercy Mavericks after a series of losses, averaging 69.5 points but allowing 72.1 in their last ten games.

At home, Harvard boasted a record of 4-1, which included a strong win against New Hampshire and a solid showing against MIT earlier in the season. However, their recent home games had not gone as planned, with two losses in their last three attempts at Lavietes Pavilion. Bryant, on the other hand, struggled on the road, holding an 0-5 record away from home, which highlighted their difficulties in securing wins outside of their home venue.

The odds for this matchup, provided by DraftKings, indicated Harvard as the favorite with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -380. Bryant was listed at +300 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status. The total points for the game were set at 137.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately low-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for late November, with both teams needing to adapt to the atmosphere and the pressure of a close game. As the match progressed, it was evident that both teams were fighting hard for every point. The scoring plays reflected the back-and-forth nature of the contest, particularly in the second half, where the lead changed hands multiple times.

Key moments included a three-point jumper by Tey Barbour that put Bryant ahead 48-44, followed by a response from Harvard's Chandler Pigge, who brought the score to 48-47. The tension escalated as Aaron Davis III scored a jumper for Bryant, extending their lead to 50-47. However, Harvard responded with a layup from Robert Hinton, narrowing the gap to 50-49. The final minutes saw Harvard regain the lead with a three-pointer from Barbour, sealing the game at 56-53.

The injury picture for both teams did not play a significant role in the outcome, as both squads fielded their key players. The close scoreline and the competitive nature of the game showcased the resilience of both teams, particularly Harvard, who managed to halt their losing streak and secure a much-needed victory at home. The matchup served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can rise to the occasion on game day.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HARV -7.5	137.5 o -105 / u -115	Bryant Bulldogs +300 · Harvard Crimson -380

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Leaders

PointsChandler Pigge15Harvard Crimson
AssistsChandler Pigge5Harvard Crimson
ReboundsThomas Batties III9Harvard Crimson
PointsTimofei Rudovskii15Bryant Bulldogs
AssistsTy Tabales6Bryant Bulldogs
ReboundsKeegan Harvey10Bryant Bulldogs

Recent form

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 6-4Streak L371 scored · 66.7 allowed per game4-1 at home

L60-73at Boston College EaglesNov 26
L74-75at Boston University TerriersNov 22
L80-84at Penn State Nittany LionsNov 19
W56-54at Marist Red FoxesNov 16
W75-52at Army Black KnightsNov 15
L60-77vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 12
W86-75vs New Hampshire WildcatsNov 9
W79-50vs MIT EngineersNov 7
W66-58vs Dartmouth Big GreenMar 8
W74-69vs Yale BulldogsMar 1

Bryant Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W169.5 scored · 72.1 allowed per game0-5 away

W87-61vs Mercy MavericksNov 26
L49-72at UConn HuskiesNov 23
L61-78at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 20
L50-68at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 16
W82-75vs Dartmouth Big GreenNov 13
L45-74at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 8
L66-82at Siena SaintsNov 4
W79-59vs Maine Black BearsMar 15
W91-78vs UAlbany Great DanesMar 12
W85-74vs UMBC RetrieversMar 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11

Box score

Stat	Bryant Bulldogs	Harvard Crimson
Field goals	19-58	24-58
Field goal %	33	41
Three-pointers	9-28	6-19
Three-point %	32	32
Free throws	6-7	2-2
Free throw %	86	100
Rebounds	34	40
Offensive rebounds	12	12
Defensive rebounds	22	28
Assists	12	13
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	10	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	7
Fast-break points	4	0
Points in the paint	18	34
Fouls	8	7
Largest lead	7	10

How the scoring went

1st Half10-14Chandler Pigge made Layup.
1st Half10-16Kenan Parrish made Layup. Assisted by Tey Barbour.
1st Half10-17Robert Hinton made Free Throw.
1st Half10-18Robert Hinton made Free Throw.
1st Half12-18Gio Sanford made Layup.
1st Half12-20Robert Hinton made Jumper.
1st Half12-22Austin Hunt made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
1st Half14-22Keegan Harvey made Two Point Tip Shot.
1st Half17-22Timofei Rudovskii made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ty Tabales.
1st Half17-24Thomas Batties III made Dunk. Assisted by Austin Hunt.
1st Half19-24Timofei Rudovskii made Layup.
1st Half22-24Timofei Rudovskii made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ty Tabales.
1st Half22-26Tey Barbour made Jumper.
1st Half25-26Ty Tabales made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half26-26Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-26Jakai Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-28Tey Barbour made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half27-30Thomas Batties III made Layup.
2nd Half30-30Ty Tabales made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jakai Robinson.
2nd Half32-30Ashley Sims II made Layup.
2nd Half32-32Chandler Pigge made Layup. Assisted by Thomas Batties III.
2nd Half34-32Jakai Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Timofei Rudovskii.
2nd Half34-34Austin Hunt made Layup. Assisted by Robert Hinton.
2nd Half34-37Robert Hinton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tey Barbour.
2nd Half37-37Ty Tabales made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half38-37Timofei Rudovskii made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-37Timofei Rudovskii made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-39Chandler Pigge made Jumper.
2nd Half39-41Chandler Pigge made Layup. Assisted by Austin Hunt.
2nd Half42-41Ty Tabales made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ashley Sims II.
2nd Half45-41Timofei Rudovskii made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half48-41Ty Tabales made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Timofei Rudovskii.
2nd Half48-44Tey Barbour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half48-47Chandler Pigge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tey Barbour.
2nd Half50-47Aaron Davis III made Jumper. Assisted by Ty Tabales.
2nd Half50-49Robert Hinton made Layup.
2nd Half50-51Chandler Pigge made Jumper.
2nd Half53-51Aaron Davis III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Timofei Rudovskii.
2nd Half53-53Robert Hinton made Layup.
2nd Half53-56Tey Barbour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Hinton.