NCAAB · Final

Brown Bears Defeat Princeton Tigers 80-71

Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Brown Bears 80, Princeton Tigers 71, 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 Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears beat Princeton Tigers 80-71 at Pizzitola Sports Center on February 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

The Brown Bears secured a decisive 80-71 victory over the Princeton Tigers at the Pizzitola Sports Center on February 21, 2026. This win marks a significant achievement for Brown, especially considering their recent struggles in the season, with a home record of 9-15 and a recent form of 2-8 over their last ten games. Prior to this match, the Bears had been on a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 79-76 in their last outing. In contrast, Princeton entered the game with an away record of 8-18 and a recent stretch of 4-6 in their last ten games, but they were on a three-game losing streak leading up to this contest.

Brown's performance showcased their ability to capitalize on home advantage, as they averaged 66.2 points scored and allowed 74.2 points over their last ten games. On the other hand, Princeton's recent form reflected an average of 70.0 points scored and 72.7 points allowed. The Bears had struggled at home, with a home record of 1-4 in their last five games, while Princeton had a better away record of 1-4 in their last five games.

The matchup was particularly noteworthy due to their previous encounters. In their last meeting on January 24, 2026, Brown lost to Princeton 53-63. However, in the 2025 season, Brown had won against Princeton 70-56 at home, making this latest victory a crucial redemption for the Bears. The head-to-head record now stands at 2-1 in favor of Princeton over the last three meetings.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, allowing both squads to field their full rosters. This absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Brown favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 129.5. The odds reflected a close contest, but Brown's strong performance at home ultimately justified their status as favorites.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-energy matchup, with both teams eager to improve their standings. Brown's scoring was bolstered by key plays in the second half, including free throws by Jake Sussberg and Jackson Hicke, as well as a crucial jumper from David Rochester that helped maintain their lead.

As the game progressed, Brown's ability to convert free throws proved vital, with Adrian Uchidiuno sealing the victory with two successful attempts in the closing moments. The Bears' final score of 80 highlighted their offensive capabilities, especially in contrast to their recent scoring averages.

Overall, this game was a pivotal moment for Brown, showcasing their potential to compete effectively at home and providing a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this victory in the remainder of their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRWN -2.5	129.5 o -115 / u -105	Princeton Tigers +114 · Brown Bears -135

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Leaders

PointsLandon Lewis21Brown Bears
AssistsMalcolm Wrisby-Jefferson8Brown Bears
ReboundsLandon Lewis4Brown Bears
PointsJackson Hicke26Princeton Tigers
AssistsLandon Clark5Princeton Tigers
ReboundsJackson Hicke8Princeton Tigers

Recent form

Brown Bears

Last 10: 2-8Streak W166.2 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-4 at home

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
W86-80vs Columbia LionsJan 17
L73-81at Pennsylvania QuakersJan 10
L53-70vs Yale BulldogsJan 6

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L370 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-4 away

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
W78-76vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 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	Princeton Tigers	Brown Bears
Field goals	20-50	30-49
Field goal %	40	61
Three-pointers	9-26	7-18
Three-point %	35	39
Free throws	22-29	13-20
Free throw %	76	65
Rebounds	33	26
Offensive rebounds	14	5
Defensive rebounds	19	21
Assists	16	20
Steals	8	10
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	16	17
Fast-break points	7	10
Points in the paint	20	44
Fouls	18	21
Largest lead	6	11
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	17	80

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-48Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-50Jeremiah Jenkins makes driving layup
2nd Half42-50Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-50Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-50Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-50Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-50Peyton Seals makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Abdullahi assists)
2nd Half51-50Peyton Seals makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half51-53Adrian Uchidiuno makes 26-foot three point jumper (N'famara Dabo assists)
2nd Half51-54Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-56N'famara Dabo makes layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half51-57N'famara Dabo makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-57Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-57Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-58N'famara Dabo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-60Landon Lewis makes layup
2nd Half55-60Jackson Hicke makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-62Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-64Landon Lewis makes 2-foot dunk (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half55-66Landon Lewis makes driving layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half58-66Landon Clark makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jackson Hicke assists)
2nd Half58-68Landon Lewis makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
2nd Half61-68Peyton Seals makes 25-foot three point jumper (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half61-71Isaiah Langham makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half62-71Peyton Seals makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half63-71Peyton Seals makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half64-71Peyton Seals makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half65-71Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-71Jacob Huggins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-73Landon Lewis makes layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half66-74N'famara Dabo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-76Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes driving layup
2nd Half67-76Jake Sussberg makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-76Jake Sussberg makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-78David Rochester makes 14-foot jumper (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half69-78Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-78Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-78Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-79Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-80Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 2 of 2