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Pennsylvania Quakers Defeat Brown Bears 82-61

Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Pennsylvania Quakers 82, Brown Bears 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Pennsylvania Quakers vs Brown Bears?

Pennsylvania Quakers beat Brown Bears 82-61 at Pizzitola Sports Center on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Pennsylvania Quakers vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

The Pennsylvania Quakers secured a decisive victory over the Brown Bears with a final score of 82-61 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. This matchup was significant as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with the Quakers entering the game with a much stronger record of 16-11 compared to Brown's 9-18. The Quakers have now improved their head-to-head record against Brown to 3-1 over the last four meetings, having won two of their last three encounters this season.

In terms of recent form, the Quakers came into this game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 71.4 points scored and allowed 70.3 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them perform particularly well, with an average of 74.4 points scored and only 69.8 points allowed. Meanwhile, the Bears struggled with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, having lost their last two. They averaged 67.2 points scored but allowed a concerning 74.8 points during this period.

At home, Brown had a record of 1-3 in their last four games, while they fared slightly better away with a 1-5 record. On the other hand, Pennsylvania had a solid home record of 5-1, but struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. This game marked another opportunity for Brown to improve their home performance, but they ultimately fell short.

The Quakers had previously defeated the Bears on January 10, 2026, with a score of 81-73. In their earlier meetings during the 2025 season, Brown had won both encounters, including a notable 82-72 victory at home and an 88-79 win away. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as both teams sought to assert their dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this crucial game. The betting market had the Quakers as slight underdogs with odds of -105.0 on the moneyline, while the Bears were favored at -115.0, with a spread of -1.5 in favor of Brown and a total set at 146.5, according to DraftKings.

The conditions for the game were standard for a late-season college basketball matchup. Fans in attendance witnessed a competitive atmosphere, but the Quakers quickly took control, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Key scoring plays from the Quakers included a driving layup by Ethan Roberts and a 25-foot three-pointer from Niklas Polonowski, which highlighted their ability to stretch the floor and create scoring opportunities.

As the game progressed, the Quakers maintained a comfortable lead, with their scoring plays showcasing a balanced attack. The Bears, despite their efforts, struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they could not match the Quakers' scoring efficiency. The final moments of the game saw the Quakers solidify their lead with a layup from Michelangelo Oberti, capping off a strong performance.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of the Quakers' capabilities as they head into the closing stages of the season, while the Bears will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsBRWN -1.5 146.5 o -110 / u -110 Pennsylvania Quakers -105 · Brown Bears -115

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Leaders

  • PointsLandon Lewis12Brown Bears
  • AssistsJeremiah Jenkins6Brown Bears
  • ReboundsLandon Lewis11Brown Bears
  • PointsEthan Roberts18Pennsylvania Quakers
  • AssistsAJ Levine6Pennsylvania Quakers
  • ReboundsTJ Power8Pennsylvania Quakers

Recent form

Brown Bears

Last 10: 2-8Streak L267.2 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-3 at home

  • L80-86at Cornell Big RedFeb 28
  • L62-80at Columbia LionsFeb 28
  • W80-71vs Princeton TigersFeb 21
  • W79-76at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 14
  • L53-56at Harvard CrimsonFeb 14
  • L69-81at Yale BulldogsFeb 7
  • L70-77vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 31
  • L59-69vs Harvard CrimsonJan 31
  • L53-63at Princeton TigersJan 24
  • L67-89vs Cornell Big RedJan 19

Pennsylvania Quakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W271.4 scored · 70.3 allowed per game1-3 away

  • W64-61vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 28
  • W80-71vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 28
  • L70-74at Yale BulldogsFeb 21
  • W82-76vs Cornell Big RedFeb 14
  • W76-67vs Columbia LionsFeb 14
  • W61-60vs Princeton TigersFeb 7
  • W91-81at Cornell Big RedJan 31
  • L67-72at Columbia LionsJan 31
  • L60-77vs Yale BulldogsJan 24
  • L63-64at Harvard CrimsonJan 19

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Yale24-7-11-3
Harvard17-12110-4
Pennsylvania18-1229-5
Cornell15-1338-6
Columbia16-1265-9
Dartmouth11-1665-9
Princeton9-2065-9
Brown9-1883-11

Box score

StatPennsylvania QuakersBrown Bears
Field goals29-6424-53
Field goal %4545
Three-pointers10-265-19
Three-point %3826
Free throws14-198-16
Free throw %7450
Rebounds3837
Offensive rebounds1311
Defensive rebounds2526
Assists1317
Steals1910
Blocks33
Turnovers1123
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers3212
Fast-break points2017
Points in the paint3438
Fouls1414
Largest lead262
Lead changes11
Time in front981

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half42-30Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
  2. 1st Half42-31Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
  3. 1st Half43-31Michael Zanoni makes free throw 1 of 2
  4. 1st Half44-31Michael Zanoni makes free throw 2 of 2
  5. 1st Half44-34Luke Paragon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  6. 2nd Half44-35N'famara Dabo makes free throw 1 of 2
  7. 2nd Half44-36Luke Paragon makes free throw 1 of 3
  8. 2nd Half44-37Luke Paragon makes free throw 3 of 3
  9. 2nd Half44-39Luke Paragon makes layup (N'famara Dabo assists)
  10. 2nd Half45-39Ethan Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2
  11. 2nd Half46-39Ethan Roberts makes free throw 2 of 2
  12. 2nd Half48-39Michael Zanoni makes layup
  13. 2nd Half48-41Landon Lewis makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  14. 2nd Half48-43Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  15. 2nd Half50-43Jay Jones makes 11-foot floating jump shot
  16. 2nd Half50-45Jeremiah Jenkins makes driving layup
  17. 2nd Half53-45TJ Power makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Levine assists)
  18. 2nd Half56-45TJ Power makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Levine assists)
  19. 2nd Half58-45Dalton Scantlebury makes 2-foot dunk (Jay Jones assists)
  20. 2nd Half58-47Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes 5-foot jumper (Landon Lewis assists)
  21. 2nd Half60-47AJ Levine makes driving layup
  22. 2nd Half62-47Ethan Roberts makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
  23. 2nd Half65-47TJ Power makes 25-foot three point jumper
  24. 2nd Half65-49Isaiah Langham makes layup (Charlie O'Sullivan assists)
  25. 2nd Half66-49Ethan Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2
  26. 2nd Half67-49Ethan Roberts makes free throw 2 of 2
  27. 2nd Half69-49Michael Zanoni makes layup (TJ Power assists)
  28. 2nd Half69-51Isaiah Langham makes layup (Landon Lewis assists)
  29. 2nd Half69-52Isaiah Langham makes free throw 1 of 2
  30. 2nd Half71-52Dalton Scantlebury makes 2-foot dunk (TJ Power assists)
  31. 2nd Half72-52Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 1 of 2
  32. 2nd Half73-52Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 2 of 2
  33. 2nd Half75-52Ethan Roberts makes driving layup
  34. 2nd Half75-54N'famara Dabo makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
  35. 2nd Half78-54Niklas Polonowski makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Levine assists)
  36. 2nd Half80-54AJ Levine makes driving layup
  37. 2nd Half80-57Luke Paragon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Landon Lewis assists)
  38. 2nd Half80-59Drew Kania makes layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
  39. 2nd Half80-61Drew Kania makes layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
  40. 2nd Half82-61Michelangelo Oberti makes layup (Alex Massung assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Brown Bears, below favours Pennsylvania Quakers.

Venue

  • Pizzitola Sports CenterProvidence, RI
  • Attendance707
  • OfficialsGreg Moyer, Tyler Sandmann, Steven Perry Jr.

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