- Game: Penn Quakers vs Brown Bears
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Location: Pizzitola Sports Center, Providence, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the Penn Quakers (15-11) will clash with the Brown Bears (9-17) at Pizzitola Sports Center.
In their previous matchup, the Penn Quakers edged out Harvard with a 64-61 victory. Penn recorded a field goal percentage of 41.9%, hitting 26 of 62 shots, and managed 6 successful three-point attempts out of 17. From the free throw line, they converted 6 of 10 for a 60.0% success rate. The Quakers grabbed a total of 31 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. They also assisted 9 times, committed 18 turnovers, and secured 7 steals. On defense, Penn allowed Harvard to shoot 41.4% from the floor (24 of 58 attempts), while the Crimson had 11 assists and 7 steals. Harvard was able to tally 34 rebounds (7 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They shot 77.8% from the free throw line, completing 7 of 9 attempts, and struggled with three-point shooting, making just 6 of 25 attempts. Penn committed 13 personal fouls, while Harvard had 14.
Ethan Roberts shined in this game, shooting 40.9% from the field and distributing 3 assists over 31 minutes, landing 21 points on 9 of 22 shooting.
The Quakers come into this match boasting a record of 15-11 this season. They average 10.8 turnovers and commit 17.0 personal fouls per game. The team secures 36.5 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 361 assists this season, ranking 322nd nationally in assists. Penn is shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc (203 of 532) and 68.5% from the charity stripe. They average 76.0 points per game, placing them 175th in the nation, with a field goal percentage of 44.1%.
Defensively, the Quakers force 12.1 turnovers per game while drawing 19.5 fouls. They rank 90th in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding 371 this season. The Quakers have a field goal percentage against of 45.3% (711 of 1,568) and allow an average of 35.6 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 32.0% from three-point range, and Penn ranks 186th in opponent points per game, allowing 73.9.
In their last outing, the Brown Bears fell to Cornell, losing 86-80. In that game, Brown permitted the Big Red to grab 31 total rebounds (7 offensive). The Bears maintained a 37.1% three-point shooting rate, converting 13 of 35 attempts, and were 23 of 27 from the free throw line (85.2%). Cornell shot 25 of 55 from the field, finishing at 45.5%. The Bears shot 31 of 65 (47.7%) and were 8 of 23 from beyond the arc (34.8%), making 10 of their free throws for 71.4%. Cornell committed 15 fouls, leading to 14 free throw attempts for Brown. The Bears turned the ball over 13 times while swiping 8 steals, finishing with 20 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 28.
Landon Lewis was a standout performer for Brown, scoring 20 points in 32 minutes and adding 3 assists. He finished 10 of 17 for a shooting percentage of 58.8% and recorded 9 rebounds.
With a record of 9-17 this season, the Bears are shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 242nd in Division 1. They have scored 1,839 points this season, averaging 70.7 points per game, while securing 35.0 rebounds per contest. Brown averages 15.5 assists per game (90th in college), giving the ball away 12.5 times each game. They also commit 18.0 fouls on average and convert 68.9% from the free throw line.
The Brown defense permits opponents to shoot 32.6% from three-point range (197 of 605), while allowing a staggering 75.5% from the charity stripe. They give up an average of 13.2 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 168th and 168th in those categories. Defensively, Brown ranks 68th in points allowed per game at 69.6, forcing opponents into 13.6 turnovers while allowing a field goal percentage of 43.1% (109th in the nation).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Back Brown and the under on total points
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