- Matchup: Dartmouth Big Green vs Brown Bears
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Pizzitola Sports Center, Providence, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Brown Bears (7-11) aim to conquer the Dartmouth Big Green (9-9) at the Pizzitola Sports Center this Saturday.
In their latest game, the Dartmouth Big Green faced off against Columbia, ultimately succumbing to a 79-69 defeat. In that contest, Dartmouth recorded a field goal shooting percentage of 37.9% (22 out of 58) and made 12 of their 28 three-point attempts. At the line, they successfully converted 13 out of 19 free throws for a success rate of 68.4%. In terms of rebounding, they grabbed 29 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds. The Big Green also facilitated 13 assists while forcing 12 turnovers from their opponents and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Dartmouth allowed their adversaries to shoot 42.1% from the floor, as Columbia hit 24 of 57 attempts. Columbia accumulated 14 assists and secured 8 steals. On the boards, Columbia totaled 39 rebounds (9 offensive and 30 defensive), with no blocks recorded. The opposing team shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, converting 20 out of 28 shots, and made 11 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. Dartmouth finished with 18 personal fouls compared to Columbia’s 16.
A standout for Dartmouth was Brandon Mitchell-Day, who contributed significantly with 20 points, shooting 43.8% from the field and collecting 11 rebounds in 34 minutes of play, while also providing 1 assist.
The Big Green come into this game with a 9-9 record this season. They average 12.6 turnovers per game and commit about 15.9 personal fouls. On the boards, Dartmouth secures an average of 37.8 rebounds per game and has recorded a total of 264 assists, ranking them 281st nationally in passing efficiency. Their perimeter shooting stands at 38.3% (196 of 512), and they hit 71.2% from the free-throw line. Offensively, Dartmouth averages 78.4 points per contest (137th in the nation), shooting 45.2% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Big Green force an average of 9.4 turnovers per game while committing 17.8 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 30.3% from beyond the arc and are currently ranked 216th in college hoops in points allowed per game (74.9). Dartmouth’s defensive shooting percentage sits at 42.8% (490 of 1,146), relinquishing an average of 35.2 rebounds per game. They rank 49th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 234 on the season.
In their last outing, the Brown Bears experienced a 63-53 loss to Princeton. The Bears accumulated a total of 31 rebounds, comprised of 23 defensive and 8 offensive boards. They committed 10 turnovers and achieved 4 steals during the matchup. Princeton committed 15 personal fouls, leading to 13 free throw attempts for the Bears, who converted 9 for a shooting percentage of 69.2%. From beyond the arc, Brown succeeded on only 4 of their 20 attempts (20.0%). By the game’s conclusion, the Bears shot 20 out of 61 from the floor, resulting in a 32.8% success rate. Defensively, they permitted Princeton to make 17 out of 56 shots, resulting in an overall shooting percentage of 30.4% for the adversaries, who also went 30.4% from three-point range (7 out of 23) and finished with 100.0% (22 of 22) at the free-throw line.
Landon Lewis was a key player in the Bears’ performance, contributing 13 points in 36 minutes, along with 2 assists. He shot 54.5%, making 6 of 11 shots, and collected 9 rebounds.
The Brown Bears stand at 7-11 for the season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 43.7% (ranking 274th nationally), amassing a total of 1,287 points (71.5 points per game). They average 36.6 rebounds per game and distribute assists at a rate of 15.6 per game (99th in college). They commit 12.1 turnovers per game and average 17.4 personal fouls while shooting 70.7% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Brown allows opponents to shoot 30.5% from beyond the arc (122 of 400) while foes connect on 74.3% of their free throws. They yield an average of 12.6 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, placing them 114th and 231st in Division 1, respectively. The Bears are 44th in college basketball for points allowed, with an average of 67.4. They force 13.4 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 41.7% from the field, ranking 73rd nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Back Dartmouth
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