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NCAA
Saturday, January 31, 2026
59-69
Game Finished
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Brown02803159
Harvard03403569

Game Recap

Harvard earned a 69–59 home win over Brown in NCAA action, pulling away late to secure a 10-point margin. The Crimson controlled the game’s momentum for long stretches, keeping Brown from finding sustained rhythm on offense and consistently answering any brief Bears runs. Brown stayed within striking distance through the middle portions of the game, but Harvard’s defensive pressure and steadier half-court execution helped the Crimson maintain a working lead. As the game tightened, Harvard generated higher-quality possessions and converted enough timely looks to prevent Brown from fully closing the gap. Down the stretch, Harvard’s ability to string together stops and scores proved decisive, turning a competitive contest into a comfortable finish at the final horn. The result gives Harvard a solid conference-style win and reinforces its ability to close games, while Brown is left needing more consistent scoring and cleaner offensive possessions to win on the road going forward.