NCAAB · Final

Harvard Triumphs Over Colgate in Close Contest

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court

Harvard Crimson 78, Colgate Raiders 69, 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 Harvard Crimson vs Colgate Raiders?

Harvard Crimson beat Colgate Raiders 78-69 at Cotterell Court on December 28, 2025.

Who was favored in Harvard Crimson vs Colgate Raiders?

Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The underdog won.

In a compelling matchup at Cotterell Court, the Harvard Crimson defeated the Colgate Raiders with a final score of 78-69. This victory marks Harvard's second consecutive win over Colgate, having previously triumphed in their last meeting on November 23, 2024, where they also won 78-67.

Both teams entered the game with similar records, with Colgate holding a home record of 6-7 and Harvard at 7-7 overall. Colgate's recent form showed a mixed performance, going 6-4 in their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this contest. They averaged 77.8 points scored while allowing 73.5 points per game during that stretch. Their last five games indicated a slight improvement, with an average of 77.6 points scored and 67.4 points allowed.

In contrast, Harvard's recent form was less favorable, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a one-game losing streak. They averaged 68.1 points scored and allowed 68.6 points during that period. Their last five games reflected a scoring average of 67.2 points and an average of 69.6 points allowed.

At home, Colgate had a strong record of 4-0, while their away performance was less impressive, with a record of 2-4. Harvard, on the other hand, had a home record of 2-0 but struggled away with a record of 2-6.

The game featured several notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Jalen Cox was instrumental for Harvard, contributing multiple layups that helped extend their lead. His performance included a driving layup that brought the score to 69-63 in favor of Harvard, followed by another layup that made it 69-65. As the game progressed, Andrew Alekseyenko hit a 16-foot jumper, assisted by Cox, narrowing the gap to 69-67. However, Harvard responded with a crucial three-pointer from Austin Hunt, pushing the score to 72-67.

Colgate fought hard to stay in the game, but Harvard's Chandler Pigge and Jalen Cox continued to score, with Pigge making a driving layup that extended the lead to 74-67. The final nail in the coffin came from Thomas Batties III, who finished with a dunk assisted by Hunt, sealing the game at 78-69.

In terms of betting, DraftKings had Colgate as the favorite with a spread of -3.5, while the total was set at 141.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, though the outcome ultimately favored Harvard.

The conditions for the game were typical for a late December evening, with both teams looking to gain momentum as they head into the new year. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both sides, with Harvard's ability to capitalize on key moments ultimately leading to their victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLG -3.5	141.5 o -110 / u -110	Harvard Crimson +142 · Colgate Raiders -170

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Leaders

PointsJalen Cox19Colgate Raiders
AssistsJalen Cox8Colgate Raiders
ReboundsAndrew Alekseyenko7Colgate Raiders
PointsThomas Batties III22Harvard Crimson
AssistsChandler Pigge3Harvard Crimson
ReboundsThomas Batties III7Harvard Crimson

Recent form

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 6-4Streak L277.8 scored · 73.5 allowed per game4-0 at home

L60-90at Florida GatorsDec 21
L77-85at St. Bonaventure BonniesDec 11
W94-50vs St. John Fisher CardinalsDec 6
W72-62vs Fordham RamsNov 30
W85-50vs SUNY Oneonta Red DragonsNov 29
W69-67at UAlbany Great DanesNov 29
L94-95at Cornell Big RedNov 21
W72-69at Siena SaintsNov 18
L65-84at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 15
W90-83vs Drexel DragonsNov 12

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 4-6Streak L168.1 scored · 68.6 allowed per game2-6 away

L59-85at St. John's Red StormDec 23
W81-53vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 20
L69-79at Furman PaladinsDec 6
L71-78at Massachusetts MinutemenDec 4
W56-53vs Bryant BulldogsNov 29
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

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
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13

Box score

Stat	Harvard Crimson	Colgate Raiders
Field goals	30-59	28-59
Field goal %	51	47
Three-pointers	13-24	5-18
Three-point %	54	28
Free throws	5-6	8-10
Free throw %	83	80
Rebounds	30	32
Offensive rebounds	4	6
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	12	17
Steals	7	9
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	10	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	11
Fast-break points	7	16
Points in the paint	30	42
Fouls	11	10
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	61	30

How the scoring went

1st Half36-28Jalen Cox makes 14-foot jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
1st Half36-30Andrew Alekseyenko makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Cox assists)
1st Half36-33Ben Tweedy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Ahayere assists)
2nd Half36-35Sam Wright makes layup (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half38-35Tey Barbour makes driving layup
2nd Half41-35Tey Barbour makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Eisendrath assists)
2nd Half41-38Ben Tweedy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half43-38Robert Hinton makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half43-41Ben Tweedy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half43-44Andrew Alekseyenko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half43-46Andrew Alekseyenko makes layup
2nd Half43-47Andrew Alekseyenko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-48Andrew Alekseyenko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-48Robert Hinton makes layup
2nd Half45-50Andrew Alekseyenko makes layup
2nd Half48-50Thomas Batties III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Eisendrath assists)
2nd Half50-50Tey Barbour makes driving layup
2nd Half52-50Chandler Pigge makes driving layup
2nd Half52-51Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-51Tey Barbour makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-53Ayomi Odetoyinbo makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half57-53Austin Hunt makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-55Cooper Wright makes driving layup (Ben Tweedy assists)
2nd Half59-55Thomas Batties III makes layup
2nd Half59-57Jalen Cox makes driving layup
2nd Half62-57Xavier Nesbitt makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half62-58Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-59Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-59Robert Hinton makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half64-61Jalen Cox makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half67-61Thomas Batties III makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half69-61Chandler Pigge makes driving layup
2nd Half69-63Jalen Cox makes driving layup
2nd Half69-65Jalen Cox makes layup
2nd Half69-67Andrew Alekseyenko makes 16-foot jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half72-67Austin Hunt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half74-67Chandler Pigge makes driving layup
2nd Half74-69Jalen Cox makes driving layup
2nd Half76-69Chandler Pigge makes driving layup
2nd Half78-69Thomas Batties III makes 2-foot dunk (Austin Hunt assists)