NCAAB · Final

Harvard Edges Princeton in Nail-Biter Finish

Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Jadwin Gymnasium

Harvard Crimson 58, Princeton Tigers 56, 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 Princeton Tigers?

Harvard Crimson beat Princeton Tigers 58-56 at Jadwin Gymnasium on February 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers?

Harvard Crimson were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup at Jadwin Gymnasium, the Harvard Crimson narrowly defeated the Princeton Tigers with a final score of 58-56. This game was significant as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Harvard holding a much stronger record at 16-10 compared to Princeton's 8-19. The victory for Harvard also adds to their recent form, as they have been performing well with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. In contrast, Princeton has struggled, recording just three wins in their last ten outings and currently on a four-game losing streak.

Princeton's recent performance has seen them average 69.3 points scored while allowing 73.1 points over their last ten games. Their home record stands at 2-2 in this stretch, but they have struggled significantly in away games, managing only one win against five losses. Their last five games reflect a similar trend, with an average of 68.2 points scored and 74.6 points allowed. In their most recent games, Princeton lost to the Brown Bears 71-80 and the Columbia Lions 65-75, further emphasizing their difficulties on the court.

On the other hand, Harvard has been in better form, averaging 72.0 points scored and allowing 64.8 points over their last ten games. They have been particularly strong on the road, boasting a perfect away record of 5-0 in their last five games. Their recent victory against the Cornell Big Red, where they won 73-54, showcases their ability to perform well away from home. Harvard's last five games have seen them average 68.4 points scored while allowing only 61.2, indicating a solid defensive effort.

The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Harvard leading with a 2-1 advantage over the last three meetings. In their most recent encounter on January 17, 2026, Harvard emerged victorious with a score of 87-80. However, Princeton had previously defeated Harvard at home on February 22, 2025, winning 76-71, which added an element of rivalry to this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best players for this crucial game. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Harvard as the favorite with a spread of 3.5 points, and the total points set at 130.5, reflecting expectations for a low-scoring game given both teams' recent performances.

Conditions during the game were typical for late February, with players likely facing a standard indoor basketball environment. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought hard for every point. The game featured several key moments, including a crucial layup by Chandler Pigge that put Harvard ahead late in the second half, as well as a series of scoring plays that kept the game within reach for Princeton.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with Princeton striving to overcome their recent struggles and Harvard looking to solidify their position in the standings. The final minutes were tense, with both teams exchanging leads, but ultimately, Harvard's ability to execute in critical moments secured their victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams, with Harvard continuing to build momentum while Princeton seeks to break their losing streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HARV -3.5	130.5 o -105 / u -115	Harvard Crimson -180 · Princeton Tigers +150

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Leaders

PointsDalen Davis18Princeton Tigers
AssistsLandon Clark5Princeton Tigers
ReboundsJacob Huggins6Princeton Tigers
PointsRobert Hinton15Harvard Crimson
AssistsBen Eisendrath4Harvard Crimson
ReboundsChandler Pigge9Harvard Crimson

Recent form

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L469.3 scored · 73.1 allowed per game2-2 at home

L71-80at Brown BearsFeb 21
L65-75vs Columbia LionsFeb 14
L65-89vs Cornell Big RedFeb 14
L60-61at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 7
W80-68at Columbia LionsJan 31
L64-87at Cornell Big RedJan 30
W63-53vs Brown BearsJan 24
L69-71at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 19
L80-87at Harvard CrimsonJan 17
W76-60vs Yale BulldogsJan 10

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 8-2Streak W172 scored · 64.8 allowed per game5-0 away

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
L79-86vs Cornell Big RedJan 24
W64-63vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 19
W87-80vs Princeton TigersJan 17
W79-54at Columbia LionsJan 10

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	Princeton Tigers
Field goals	22-58	23-44
Field goal %	38	52
Three-pointers	6-30	5-12
Three-point %	20	42
Free throws	8-11	5-6
Free throw %	73	83
Rebounds	29	25
Offensive rebounds	12	3
Defensive rebounds	17	22
Assists	10	12
Steals	9	3
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	15
Fast-break points	7	0
Points in the paint	22	30
Fouls	7	12
Largest lead	3	17
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	11	84

How the scoring went

1st Half13-25Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half16-25Thomas Batties III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Robert Hinton assists)
1st Half16-27Dalen Davis makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half17-27Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half18-27Chandler Pigge makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half18-29Peyton Seals makes layup (Landon Clark assists)
1st Half20-29Ben Eisendrath makes 13-foot floating jump shot
1st Half20-31Landon Clark makes layup (Malik Abdullahi assists)
1st Half21-31Chandler Pigge makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half21-33Peyton Seals makes layup
2nd Half21-35Jackson Hicke makes layup (Dalen Davis assists)
2nd Half21-38Dalen Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half24-38Tey Barbour makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Eisendrath assists)
2nd Half27-38Robert Hinton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ben Eisendrath assists)
2nd Half27-41Peyton Seals makes 25-foot three pointer (Malik Abdullahi assists)
2nd Half29-41Ben Eisendrath makes layup (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half29-42Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-43Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-43Thomas Batties III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-43Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half31-45Malik Abdullahi makes layup
2nd Half33-45Ben Eisendrath makes driving layup
2nd Half35-45Ben Eisendrath makes driving layup
2nd Half36-45Ben Eisendrath makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half38-45Thomas Batties III makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half38-47Jackson Hicke makes layup
2nd Half41-47Tey Barbour makes 22-foot three point jumper
2nd Half44-47Tey Barbour makes 26-foot three point jumper (Frankie Mannino assists)
2nd Half46-47Robert Hinton makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half48-47Robert Hinton makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half50-47Robert Hinton makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half50-49Malik Abdullahi makes layup (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half52-49Chandler Pigge makes layup
2nd Half52-51Dalen Davis makes layup
2nd Half52-54Jackson Hicke makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jacob Huggins assists)
2nd Half53-54Chandler Pigge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-54Chandler Pigge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-54Thomas Batties III makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half56-56Dalen Davis makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half58-56Robert Hinton makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot