Princeton Tigers 80, Harvard Crimson 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Princeton Tigers 87–80 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 20-0 home team run ending at OT 1:43 swung win probability 2% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Princeton Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Tigers | 43 | 29 | 8 | 80 |
| Harvard Crimson | 30 | 42 | 15 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 20-0 home team run ending at OT 1:43 swung win probability 2% → 100%.
Why Princeton Tigers lost
- Lost H2 29-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at OT 1:43 (win probability 2% → 100% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 20–0 | OT 1:43 | 2% → 100% |