NCAAB · Final

Cornell Defeats Brown in NCAAB Showdown

Monday, January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Cornell Big Red 89, Brown Bears 67, 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 Cornell Big Red vs Brown Bears?

Cornell Big Red beat Brown Bears 89-67 at Pizzitola Sports Center on January 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Cornell Big Red vs Brown Bears?

Cornell Big Red were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

The Cornell Big Red secured a decisive victory against the Brown Bears with a final score of 89-67 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. This matchup was notable as both teams had been struggling in the league, making the outcome significant for their standings. Cornell's win improves their record to 9-9, while Brown falls to 7-11.

In terms of recent form, Brown had shown some improvement, entering the game with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, including a win against Columbia Lions just two days prior. They averaged 75.9 points scored per game while allowing 62.0 points. However, their recent performance at home had been strong, with a 4-1 record in their last five home games, even though they had lost their previous two away games.

On the other hand, Cornell had been experiencing a rough patch, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of three games. They averaged a high 92.3 points scored per game but also allowed an alarming 91.9 points. Their away record stood at 2-5, which highlighted their struggles outside of their home venue.

The two teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, with each team winning one game. Brown had won the first encounter 83-82, while Cornell triumphed in the second matchup 85-81. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters. This would have been a critical factor in maintaining competitive play throughout the game.

Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Cornell was favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 163.5. The odds reflected a close contest expected between the two teams, but the final score indicated a clear victory for Cornell.

Conditions during the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather conditions affecting play. Fans could expect a high-paced game, especially given Cornell's scoring average, which suggested a focus on offensive play.

As the game unfolded, Cornell's offensive strategy proved effective, with several key scoring plays contributing to their victory. Notable moments included Cooper Noard's layup assisted by Kaspar Sepp, which helped extend Cornell's lead significantly in the second half. Other contributions came from Jeremiah Jenkins and Landon Lewis, who also found success driving to the basket.

The final moments saw Cornell maintaining control, with Mateen Rafiq hitting a three-pointer that capped off their scoring for the night. Brown struggled to keep pace, ultimately unable to close the gap as the game concluded.

Overall, this fixture was a crucial matchup for both teams as they navigate the competitive landscape of NCAAB, with Cornell emerging as the stronger side on this occasion.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COR -2.5	163.5 o -110 / u -110	Cornell Big Red -142 · Brown Bears +120

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Leaders

PointsJeremiah Jenkins17Brown Bears
AssistsJeremiah Jenkins3Brown Bears
ReboundsLandon Lewis8Brown Bears
PointsJake Fiegen31Cornell Big Red
AssistsJacob Beccles5Cornell Big Red
ReboundsJake Fiegen9Cornell Big Red

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Brown Bears

Last 10: 6-4Streak W175.9 scored · 62 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
W58-53at Maine Black BearsNov 23

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 3-7Streak L392.3 scored · 91.9 allowed per game2-5 away

L68-102at Yale BulldogsJan 17
L91-102vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 10
L99-104vs Columbia LionsJan 5
W133-65vs Alfred State PioneersJan 2
L97-114at Michigan State SpartansDec 30
W83-75at UAlbany Great DanesDec 21
L90-93at Samford BulldogsDec 8
L80-93at Towson TigersDec 4
L81-99at George Mason PatriotsDec 3
W101-72at Bucknell BisonNov 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Cornell Big Red	Brown Bears
Field goals	31-58	25-56
Field goal %	53	45
Three-pointers	12-29	6-19
Three-point %	41	32
Free throws	15-21	11-11
Free throw %	71	100
Rebounds	34	29
Offensive rebounds	8	5
Defensive rebounds	26	24
Assists	20	11
Steals	6	6
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	13	13
Points in the paint	38	38
Fouls	15	20
Largest lead	25	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	97	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-31Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-32Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-32Adam Hinton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Baldwin assists)
2nd Half53-33Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-34Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-36Isaiah Langham makes layup
2nd Half53-38Isaiah Langham makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half55-38Jacob Beccles makes driving layup
2nd Half58-38Anthony Nimani makes 26-foot three point jumper (Gioacchino Panzini assists)
2nd Half58-40Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes driving layup
2nd Half61-40Jake Fiegen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half61-42N'famara Dabo makes layup (Landon Lewis assists)
2nd Half63-42Kaspar Sepp makes layup (Ian Imegwu assists)
2nd Half63-45Jeremiah Jenkins makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half65-45Jake Fiegen makes layup (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half66-45Jake Fiegen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-45Cooper Noard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-45Cooper Noard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-45Gioacchino Panzini makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half70-48Adrian Uchidiuno makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Langham assists)
2nd Half70-50Adrian Uchidiuno makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
2nd Half70-51Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-51Josh Baldwin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-53Jeremiah Jenkins makes driving layup
2nd Half73-53Jake Fiegen makes layup (Josh Baldwin assists)
2nd Half73-56Jeremiah Jenkins makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half75-56Jake Fiegen makes driving layup
2nd Half75-58David Rochester makes driving layup
2nd Half77-58Cooper Noard makes driving layup (Anthony Nimani assists)
2nd Half77-61Isaiah Langham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Landon Lewis assists)
2nd Half78-61Kaspar Sepp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-61Jake Fiegen makes layup
2nd Half82-61Cooper Noard makes layup (Kaspar Sepp assists)
2nd Half82-63Jeremiah Jenkins makes driving layup
2nd Half84-63Cooper Noard makes driving layup
2nd Half84-65Landon Lewis makes layup
2nd Half86-65Jake Fiegen makes layup
2nd Half89-65Mateen Rafiq makes 26-foot three point jumper (AJ LaBeau assists)
2nd Half89-66Luke Paragon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half89-67Luke Paragon makes free throw 2 of 2