- Matchup: Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears
- Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Venue: Pizzitola Sports Center, Providence, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Friday, the Pizzitola Sports Center will host a competitive clash between the Brown Bears (8-15) and the Princeton Tigers (8-17).
The Princeton Tigers recently faced Columbia, suffering a defeat with a score of 75-65. Princeton displayed a field goal percentage of 51.0% (25 out of 49) and made 3 out of 13 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they successfully converted 12 of 17 attempts, achieving a conversion rate of 70.6%. In terms of rebounding, they gathered 27 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds, and recorded 5 assists. They committed 4 turnovers and achieved 2 steals. Defensively, they allowed Columbia to shoot 57.1% from the field, securing 12 assists and 3 steals, while Columbia amassed a total of 24 rebounds. Columbia’s free throw shooting was below average, making 9 of 20 attempts for a 45.0% success rate, but they excelled beyond the three-point line, sinking 10 of 21 tries. The Tigers ended up with 15 personal fouls compared to 16 for Columbia.
Dalen Davis proved to be a standout player in that matchup, scoring 19 points on 7 of 14 shooting, while also contributing 3 rebounds and 4 assists during 38 minutes on the court.
This season, Princeton has a record of 8-17. They average 10.7 turnovers and commit 16.4 personal fouls per game. The team secures 33.7 rebounds per game with a total of 317 assists this season, ranking 313th in Division 1. They shoot 33.6% from three-point range (209 of 622) and maintain a 74.9% free throw percentage. The Tigers average 69.1 points per game, which ranks 328th nationwide, while shooting 42.0% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Tigers are capable of forcing 9.4 turnovers per game and drawing an average of 16.5 fouls. They rank 94th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 322 during the season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.3% (643 of 1,420), alongside allowing 34.1 rebounds per game and 32.0% on three-point attempts. The Tigers are positioned 132nd in opponents’ points per game allowed, averaging 72.4.
In their last outing, the Brown Bears secured a win, narrowly defeating Dartmouth 79-76. They secured 22 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 28. This game saw them turning the ball over 15 times while managing to earn 10 steals. Dartmouth committed 19 fouls, leading to a total of 17 free throw attempts for Brown, converting 8 for a percentage of 47.1%. The Bears excelled from beyond the arc, making 9 of 22 attempts (40.9%). Overall, they shot 31 of 56 from the field, achieving a rate of 55.4%. Dartmouth shot 50% (22 of 44) from the field and went 35.7% from three-point range (10 of 28), finishing 22 of 27 from the free throw line (81.5%). Brown allowed Dartmouth to collect a total of 23 rebounds, with just 3 on the offensive end.
Landon Lewis played a crucial role for the Bears, scoring 30 points with an impressive 80.0% shooting (12 of 15) and also securing 10 rebounds in 30 minutes of play.
The Bears enter this game with a record of 8-15. They average 18.0 personal fouls per game and convert 68.8% of their free throw attempts. Brown averages 15.4 assists per game (ranking 99th nationally) while turning the ball over 12.2 times. Accumulating 1,617 points this season, they average 70.3 points per game with 35.7 rebounds collected on average. As a team, the Bears shoot 43.7% from the floor, placing them 277th nationally.
Defensively, Brown allows opponents to shoot 31.7% from three-point range (164 of 518) and permits 75.3% from the free throw line. They give up 12.4 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 100th and 165th respectively. In points allowed, they rank 52nd nationally, conceding 68.4 points per game and forcing 13.6 turnovers while permitting opponents to shoot 42.8% from the field (ranked 108th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Brown and the under on total points
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