NCAAB · Final

Penn State Edges Harvard in Close Contest

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Bryce Jordan Center

Penn State Nittany Lions 84, Harvard Crimson 80, 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Harvard Crimson 84-80 at Bryce Jordan Center on November 19, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Penn State Nittany Lions secured a narrow victory over the Harvard Crimson, finishing the game with a score of 84-80. This contest was particularly notable as it marked the first meeting between these two teams this season, with Penn State having previously won their last encounter in November 2025 by a similar close margin of 84-80.

Entering this game, Penn State boasted a perfect home record of 5-0, while Harvard had a solid away record of 4-2. However, the recent form of both teams painted a contrasting picture. The Nittany Lions were struggling, having lost their last three games, with a record of 2-8 over their last ten outings. Their average scoring during this stretch was 67.6 points per game, while they allowed a troubling average of 81.5 points to their opponents. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 65.0 points while allowing 80.0.

On the other hand, the Crimson were in better form, holding a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, despite losing their most recent match against the Pennsylvania Quakers. Harvard averaged 67.1 points per game during this stretch, while their defense was significantly tighter, allowing only 61.8 points on average. In their last five games, they scored an average of 66.6 points and allowed 61.4, indicating a strong defensive capability.

The game was played under favorable conditions at the Bryce Jordan Center, which is known for its vibrant atmosphere and supportive crowd. Both teams were looking to capitalize on their strengths, with Penn State aiming to leverage their home advantage and Harvard seeking to build on their successful away record.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details affecting either team, but both squads were expected to field their strongest lineups.

As for the betting market, the odds reflected a strong belief in Penn State’s ability to win, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to emerge victorious.

The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Key moments included a jumper by Ryan Sullivan that brought Harvard within two points in the second half, and a layup by Melih Tunca that extended Penn State’s lead. The final minutes saw intense scoring, with Kayden Mingo contributing crucial free throws that ultimately sealed the win for the Nittany Lions.

Overall, this matchup not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also highlighted the contrasting trajectories they find themselves on as the season progresses.

Leaders

PointsKayden Mingo24Penn State Nittany Lions
AssistsMelih Tunca6Penn State Nittany Lions
ReboundsIvan Juric9Penn State Nittany Lions
PointsChandler Pigge21Harvard Crimson
AssistsChandler Pigge9Harvard Crimson
ReboundsTey Barbour7Harvard Crimson

Recent form

Penn State Nittany Lions

Last 10: 2-8Streak L367.6 scored · 81.5 allowed per game1-3 at home

L66-76at Northwestern WildcatsMar 10
L62-74at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 8
L62-94vs Ohio State BuckeyesMar 5
W71-69vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 28
L64-87at Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 21
L72-85vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 18
L72-83at Oregon DucksFeb 14
W63-60at Washington HuskiesFeb 12
L75-77vs USC TrojansFeb 8
L69-110at Michigan WolverinesFeb 5

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 7-3Streak L167.1 scored · 61.8 allowed per game5-1 away

L60-62vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 14
W81-71vs Columbia LionsMar 7
L61-64at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 28
W58-56at Princeton TigersFeb 28
W73-54at Cornell Big RedFeb 21
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

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Harvard Crimson	Penn State Nittany Lions
Field goals	30-57	31-57
Field goal %	53	54
Three-pointers	12-27	5-19
Three-point %	44	26
Free throws	8-8	17-25
Free throw %	100	68
Rebounds	25	28
Offensive rebounds	9	13
Defensive rebounds	16	15
Assists	21	12
Steals	4	9
Blocks	3	0
Turnovers	13	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	19
Fast-break points	4	10
Points in the paint	32	50
Fouls	18	12
Largest lead	5	10

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-50Tey Barbour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half49-50Frankie Mannino made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half51-50Tey Barbour made Layup.
2nd Half51-52Freddie Dilione V made Jumper.
2nd Half53-52Chandler Pigge made Layup.
2nd Half53-55Freddie Dilione V made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half55-55Ben Eisendrath made Jumper.
2nd Half57-55Chandler Pigge made Layup. Assisted by Thomas Batties III.
2nd Half57-56Josh Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-57Josh Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-57Ben Eisendrath made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-57Ben Eisendrath made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-59Kayden Mingo made Layup. Assisted by Melih Tunca.
2nd Half59-60Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-61Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-62Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-62Thomas Batties III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Frankie Mannino.
2nd Half62-64Kayden Mingo made Layup.
2nd Half64-64Thomas Batties III made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half64-67Kayden Mingo made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half64-68Josh Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-68Tey Barbour made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half67-70Ivan Juric made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half68-70Chandler Pigge made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-70Chandler Pigge made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-70Chandler Pigge made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-72Melih Tunca made Layup.
2nd Half70-74Melih Tunca made Layup. Assisted by Freddie Dilione V.
2nd Half72-74Ryan Sullivan made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half72-76Josh Reed made Layup.
2nd Half74-76Ryan Sullivan made Layup. Assisted by Chandler Pigge.
2nd Half74-78Kayden Mingo made Layup. Assisted by Melih Tunca.
2nd Half76-78Ryan Sullivan made Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Batties III.
2nd Half76-80Melih Tunca made Layup.
2nd Half76-81Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-82Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-82Chandler Pigge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Batties III.
2nd Half80-82Chandler Pigge made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-83Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-84Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.