- Matchup: Penn Quakers vs Harvard Crimson
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: Lavietes Pavilion, Cambridge, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Harvard Crimson (8-8) are set to face off against the Penn Quakers (8-7) at the Lavietes Pavilion this Monday.
In their last outing, the Penn Quakers emerged victorious over Brown with a score of 81-73. During the game, Penn committed 14 personal fouls while Brown recorded 23 fouls. The Quakers made 7 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. Brown managed to hit 8 of 12 free throws, finishing at 66.7% from the line. The Bears grabbed 26 rebounds (7 offensive and 19 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They provided 15 assists and made 6 steals. Defensively, Penn allowed their opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field, going 29 for 60. The Quakers contributed 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and logged 4 steals. On the boards, they secured a total of 31, with 10 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, Penn converted 22 of 29 attempts for an impressive 75.9% rate. Overall, they achieved 46.4% shooting (26 of 56) and hit 7 of their 16 three-point attempts.
Ethan Roberts was a standout performer in this matchup, scoring 28 points on 7 of 14 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and delivered 5 assists while shooting 50.0% from the field.
Penn enters this contest with a current season record of 8-7. The team averages 11.8 turnovers per game and commits 16.7 personal fouls. Collectively, they pull down 37.5 rebounds each game and have accumulated 227 assists this season, which ranks 261st nationwide. The Quakers are hitting 39.4% of their three-point attempts (122 of 310) and 70.4% from the free throw line. They average 78.5 points per game (147th in D-1) with a shooting percentage of 44.9% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Quakers force their opponents into an average of 11.3 turnovers per game and draw 19.1 fouls. They limit their adversaries to 31.0% shooting from three-point range and rank 254th in Division I for points allowed per game (76.3). Penn’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 45.4% (423 of 931) and averages 35.4 rebounds per contest, ranking 89th in college for assists allowed with 211 surrendered this season.In their previous game, the Harvard Crimson secured a win by defeating Columbia 79-54. The Crimson secured 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for an overall total of 31. They committed 9 turnovers while achieving 13 steals during the game. Columbia had 10 fouls, leading to 11 free-throw attempts for Harvard, who converted all 11 for a perfect 100.0%. From beyond the arc, Harvard hit 10 of 21 attempts (47.6%). By the end of the game, the Crimson recorded a field goal percentage of 52.7%, hitting 29 of 55 shots, while allowing Columbia to score 21 out of their 56 attempts, resulting in 37.5% shooting for the Bears. Columbia made only 2 of 16 three-point attempts (12.5%) and converted 10 of 11 free throws (90.9%). In terms of rebounding, Harvard permitted Columbia to grab a total of 25 boards, including 9 offensive.
Thomas Batties II was instrumental for Harvard in this contest, scoring 24 points in just 27 minutes on the court, dishing out 4 assists. He shot 8 of 12, reflecting a 66.7% shooting percentage, and collected 5 rebounds.
Harvard boasts an overall record of 8-8 this season. The Crimson commit 13.6 fouls per game and convert 79.4% from the charity stripe. They average 13.8 assists per game, ranking 225th in collegiate statistics, and they turn the ball over 11.3 times per contest. For the season, Harvard has scored a total of 1,131 points (70.7 per game) and averages 31.3 rebounds per match. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 47.1%, placing them 100th in college basketball.
On the defensive side, Harvard ranks 52nd in the nation in points allowed per game, conceding 67.9. They force 11.9 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field (247th in college). The Harvard defense permits 32.1% shooting on three-pointers (116 of 361), and their opponents hit 72.2% of free throw attempts. They allow 12.8 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 130th and 44th in Division I, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Harvard
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