NCAAB · Final

Harvard Crimson Defeats Cornell Big Red 73-54

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Newman Arena

Harvard Crimson 73, Cornell Big Red 54, 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 Cornell Big Red?

Harvard Crimson beat Cornell Big Red 73-54 at Newman Arena on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Harvard Crimson vs Cornell Big Red?

Cornell Big Red were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive victory, the Harvard Crimson triumphed over the Cornell Big Red with a final score of 73-54 at Newman Arena. This matchup was significant as it showcased two teams with contrasting records and recent performances. Harvard entered the game with an away record of 15-10, while Cornell had a home record of 12-12. The Crimson's recent form included a mixed bag of results, but they had a stronger overall performance in their last ten games, boasting a record of 7-3 compared to Cornell's 5-5.

Cornell had been struggling lately, with their last ten games resulting in an average of 85.4 points scored and 82.3 points allowed. Their most recent game before facing Harvard ended in a loss against the Pennsylvania Quakers, where they fell 76-82. This loss extended their current losing streak to one game, and they had only managed to win three of their last five games, averaging 84.2 points scored and 73.8 points allowed during that stretch.

In contrast, Harvard had been performing better, particularly in their away games, where they held a perfect 4-0 record in their last four outings. Their last five games had yielded a record of 4-1, with an average of 67.6 points scored and 62.2 points allowed. However, they faced a setback in their previous match against the Yale Bulldogs, losing narrowly 75-76.

The two teams had met previously this season on January 24, 2026, where Cornell emerged victorious with an 86-79 win. This latest encounter marked the third meeting between the two teams in the current season, with Cornell having won two of the last three matchups.

In terms of player availability, the injury report was not specified in the provided facts, leaving the impact of any potential absences unknown. However, the matchup was set against the backdrop of competitive odds from DraftKings, which had Cornell as 4.5-point favorites, with a total set at 155.5 points. The moneyline was listed at -218 for Cornell and +180 for Harvard, reflecting the expectation of a closely contested game.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the atmosphere in Newman Arena was likely charged, given the stakes for both teams. Viewers were treated to a display of skill, as Harvard's Tey Barbour contributed significantly to the score with free throws in the second half, while Jake Fiegen and Anthony Nimani made crucial plays that kept Cornell in the game for a time.

Ultimately, Harvard's victory solidified their position as a formidable opponent, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure and capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The final score of 73-54 not only showcased their offensive prowess but also highlighted Cornell's struggle to contain their opponents, particularly in the second half.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COR -4.5	155.5 o -115 / u -105	Harvard Crimson +180 · Cornell Big Red -218

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Leaders

PointsAnthony Nimani18Cornell Big Red
AssistsJake Fiegen4Cornell Big Red
ReboundsKaspar Sepp10Cornell Big Red
PointsTey Barbour30Harvard Crimson
AssistsChandler Pigge8Harvard Crimson
ReboundsThomas Batties III9Harvard Crimson

Recent form

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 5-5Streak L185.4 scored · 82.3 allowed per game1-3 at home

L76-82at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 14
W89-65at Princeton TigersFeb 14
W88-67at Columbia LionsFeb 7
L81-91vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 31
W87-64vs Princeton TigersJan 30
W86-79at Harvard CrimsonJan 24
W89-67at Brown BearsJan 19
L68-102at Yale BulldogsJan 17
L91-102vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 10
L99-104vs Columbia LionsJan 5

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 7-3Streak L171.5 scored · 67 allowed per game4-0 away

L75-76vs Yale BulldogsFeb 14
W56-53vs Brown BearsFeb 14
W71-58at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 7
W67-65at Yale BulldogsFeb 1
W69-59at Brown BearsJan 31
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

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	Cornell Big Red
Field goals	25-58	20-55
Field goal %	43	36
Three-pointers	9-28	3-22
Three-point %	32	14
Free throws	14-19	11-13
Free throw %	74	85
Rebounds	38	33
Offensive rebounds	13	9
Defensive rebounds	25	24
Assists	23	10
Steals	6	5
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	6	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	5
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	28	30
Fouls	13	13
Largest lead	20	2
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	76	11

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-28Anthony Nimani makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-30Adam Hinton makes driving layup (Corbin Zentner assists)
2nd Half37-30Thomas Batties III makes layup (Tey Barbour assists)
2nd Half38-30Robert Hinton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-30Robert Hinton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-32Anthony Nimani makes driving layup
2nd Half39-35Cooper Noard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jacob Beccles assists)
2nd Half40-35Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-35Tey Barbour makes layup (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half45-35Tey Barbour makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half45-37Cooper Noard makes layup (Jake Fiegen assists)
2nd Half46-37Frankie Mannino makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-37Tey Barbour makes layup (Thomas Batties III assists)
2nd Half50-37Frankie Mannino makes driving layup (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half51-37Tey Barbour makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-37Tey Barbour makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-37Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-37Chandler Pigge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-37Robert Hinton makes layup (Thomas Batties III assists)
2nd Half56-38Anthony Nimani makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-39Anthony Nimani makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-39Frankie Mannino makes driving layup (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half58-41Anthony Nimani makes driving layup (Jake Fiegen assists)
2nd Half60-41Tey Barbour makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half60-42Jake Fiegen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-43Jake Fiegen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-43Tey Barbour makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half63-45Anthony Nimani makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half63-46Anthony Nimani makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-46Frankie Mannino makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-46Frankie Mannino makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-48Cooper Noard makes driving layup (Anthony Nimani assists)
2nd Half66-48Tey Barbour makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-48Tey Barbour makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-50Jake Fiegen makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half67-51Anthony Nimani makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-52Anthony Nimani makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-54Anthony Nimani makes driving layup (Jake Fiegen assists)
2nd Half70-54Thomas Batties III makes 27-foot three point jumper (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half73-54Dutch Dowdell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xavier Nesbitt assists)