NCAAB · Final

Harvard Crimson Defeats Brown Bears 69-59 in NCAAB Clash

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Harvard Crimson 69, Brown Bears 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears?

Harvard Crimson beat Brown Bears 69-59 at Pizzitola Sports Center on January 30, 2026.

Who was favored in Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears?

Harvard Crimson were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Harvard Crimson emerged victorious against the Brown Bears with a final score of 69-59. The game took place at the Pizzitola Sports Center and showcased the competitive nature of Ivy League basketball.

Harvard entered the game with an away record of 11-9 and had been experiencing a mixed run of form, posting a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 73.5 points scored per game while allowing 72.3 points. The Crimson were on a one-game losing streak before this match, having lost to Cornell Big Red by a score of 86-79 in their previous outing.

On the other side, the Brown Bears had a home record of 7-12 and were struggling, with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They averaged 76.2 points scored per game but were allowing 67.2 points. Brown was on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Princeton Tigers and Cornell Big Red in their last two games, with scores of 63-53 and 89-67, respectively.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous meetings. In their last two encounters, the teams had split the results, with Brown losing 67-80 at home earlier in the season and winning 59-52 in their last meeting on the road. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players for this crucial game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Harvard favored by 1.5 points with a total set at 132.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' performances throughout the season.

The conditions of the game were typical for a January evening, with both teams needing to adapt to the atmosphere of the Pizzitola Sports Center. Fans were treated to a spirited contest, with Harvard's ability to convert free throws playing a significant role in their victory. Notably, Robert Hinton contributed to the scoring with multiple free throws in the second half, helping to extend Harvard's lead.

As the game progressed, Brown attempted to mount a comeback, highlighted by Isaiah Langham's driving layup that brought the score to 67-57. However, Harvard's consistent free-throw shooting, particularly from Hinton and Jeremiah Jenkins, ensured that the Crimson maintained their lead and ultimately secured the win.

This game not only showcased the talent on both sides but also highlighted the importance of free-throw shooting in close games. The final score of 69-59 reflects the competitive spirit of Ivy League basketball and sets the stage for both teams as they continue their seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HARV -1.5	132.5 o -112 / u -108	Harvard Crimson -125 · Brown Bears +105

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Leaders

PointsLandon Lewis30Brown Bears
AssistsJeremiah Jenkins5Brown Bears
ReboundsLandon Lewis8Brown Bears
PointsRobert Hinton22Harvard Crimson
AssistsRobert Hinton4Harvard Crimson
ReboundsTey Barbour7Harvard Crimson

Recent form

Brown Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak L276.2 scored · 67.2 allowed per game4-2 at home

L53-63at Princeton TigersJan 24
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

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 5-5Streak L173.5 scored · 72.3 allowed per game2-3 away

L79-86vs Cornell Big RedJan 24
W64-63vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 19
W87-80vs Princeton TigersJan 17
W79-54at Columbia LionsJan 10
L68-76vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 6
W78-69at Colgate RaidersDec 28
L59-85at St. John's Red StormDec 23
W81-53vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 20
L69-79at Furman PaladinsDec 6
L71-78at Massachusetts MinutemenDec 4

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	Harvard Crimson	Brown Bears
Field goals	18-35	23-53
Field goal %	51	43
Three-pointers	6-17	4-20
Three-point %	35	20
Free throws	27-29	9-17
Free throw %	93	53
Rebounds	26	27
Offensive rebounds	2	10
Defensive rebounds	24	17
Assists	9	17
Steals	7	7
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	14	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	9
Fast-break points	4	7
Points in the paint	18	34
Fouls	15	22
Largest lead	13	2
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	80	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half36-31Ben Eisendrath makes driving layup
2nd Half37-31Ben Eisendrath makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-31Tey Barbour makes 19-foot jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half42-31Tey Barbour makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Hinton assists)
2nd Half42-33Landon Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half42-34Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-35Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-37Landon Lewis makes layup (Adrian Uchidiuno assists)
2nd Half44-37Frankie Mannino makes layup
2nd Half46-37Robert Hinton makes layup (Frankie Mannino assists)
2nd Half46-39Adrian Uchidiuno makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-39Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-39Chandler Pigge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-41Landon Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half50-41Chandler Pigge makes layup
2nd Half50-42Isaiah Langham makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-42Robert Hinton makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half52-44Landon Lewis makes layup (David Rochester assists)
2nd Half54-44Chandler Pigge makes driving layup
2nd Half57-44Tey Barbour makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Hinton assists)
2nd Half57-46Landon Lewis makes 8-foot hook shot (Isaiah Langham assists)
2nd Half57-48N'famara Dabo makes layup (Landon Lewis assists)
2nd Half57-50Landon Lewis makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half57-51Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-51Robert Hinton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-51Robert Hinton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-51Chandler Pigge makes layup (Frankie Mannino assists)
2nd Half61-53Landon Lewis makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
2nd Half62-53Tey Barbour makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-53Tey Barbour makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-55Landon Lewis makes layup
2nd Half64-55Thomas Batties III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-55Thomas Batties III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-55Robert Hinton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-55Robert Hinton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-57Isaiah Langham makes driving layup (David Rochester assists)
2nd Half68-57Robert Hinton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-57Robert Hinton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-58Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-59Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2