- Matchup: Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers
- Event Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Jadwin Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Harvard Crimson (15-10) are set to compete against the Princeton Tigers (8-18) at Jadwin Gymnasium this Friday.
In their previous outing, the Harvard Crimson achieved a 73-54 victory over Cornell. Harvard posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% (25 of 58) and converted 9 of 28 from beyond the arc. The team excelled at the free-throw line, sinking 14 of 19 attempts for a success rate of 73.7%. Regarding rebounds, Harvard collected a total of 32 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds. They also tallied 23 assists and forced 8 turnovers, while securing 6 steals. Defensively, Harvard limited Cornell to a 36.4% shooting rate on 20 of 55 attempts. Cornell managed 10 assists and 5 steals but struggled on the boards with a total of 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) and did not register any blocks. At the free-throw line, Cornell was efficient, hitting 11 of 13 (84.6%), while struggling with 3 of 22 from three-point range. Both teams ended the game with 13 fouls each.
Tey Barbour delivered a standout performance, shooting 66.7% from the field and providing 3 assists. He logged 35 minutes, grabbed 6 rebounds, and scored 30 points on 10 of 15 shooting.
Harvard enters this game with a record of 15-10 and averages 70.9 points per game, ranking 295th nationally. They have a shooting accuracy of 46.8% from the field, along with a 36.1% success rate from the three-point line (191 of 529). The Crimson are also strong from the charity stripe, hitting 79.8% of their attempts. On average, Harvard secures 31.6 rebounds per game and has amassed 353 assists this season, ranking 278th in Division 1 for assists per game. The team averages 10.6 turnovers and commits 14.1 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Crimson cause 11.1 turnovers per game and average 14.6 personal fouls. They rank 44th in the nation for limiting assists to opponents, having allowed 317 so far this season. Harvard’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 43.6% (603 of 1,383) and allows 31.9 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 31.4% from three-point territory against them, making Harvard 32nd nationally in points allowed per game at 67.2.
In their last contest, the Princeton Tigers faced a setback, losing to Brown 80-71. Princeton managed to grab 17 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 29 boards. They turned the ball over 13 times while achieving 8 steals. Brown’s aggressive play resulted in 21 personal fouls, giving the Tigers 29 free-throw opportunities, of which they converted 22 (75.9%). The team shot 34.6% from three, making 9 of 26 attempts. Overall, Princeton’s field goal shooting was at 40.0% after hitting 20 of 50 shots, but defensively, they struggled, allowing Brown to hit 30 of 49 shots for an outstanding 61.2% shooting performance. Princeton’s opponents made 38.9% of their three-point attempts (7 of 18) and shot 65.0% from the free-throw line (13 of 20). They allowed 24 rebounds to Brown, with just 4 coming from offensive boards.
Jackson Hicke played a crucial role for the Tigers, hitting 7 of 15 for a 46.7% shooting rate, pulling down 8 rebounds, and scoring 26 points in his 37 minutes on the floor, along with 2 assists.
Princeton currently has an 8-18 record for the season. The Tigers are shooting 42.0% from the field, ranking them 326th nationally. They have scored a total of 1,798 points this season, averaging 69.2 points per game, and have secured 33.7 rebounds per game. Princeton averages 12.8 assists per game (269th nationally) and commits 10.8 turnovers per game. Their personal fouls average stands at 16.4, while they maintain a solid free-throw shooting percentage of 74.9%.
Defensively, Princeton ranks 143rd nationally, allowing 72.7 points per game. They generate 9.5 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 45.8% from the field, putting them at 279th in the nation. Princeton’s defense concedes 32.2% from three-point range (194 of 602) and allows teams to convert 72.0% of free-throw attempts. They yield 13.2 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 158th and 138th in college basketball, respectively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Lean towards Harvard
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