Cornell Big Red 86, Harvard Crimson 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Cornell Big Red
Cornell Big Red defeated Harvard Crimson 86–79 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 18-0 road team run ending at H2 13:25 swung win probability 92% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Harvard Crimson lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Big Red | 36 | 50 | 86 |
| Harvard Crimson | 44 | 35 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 road team run ending at H2 13:25 swung win probability 92% → 11%.
Why Harvard Crimson lost
- Lost H2 35-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at H2 13:25 (win probability 92% → 11% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 9–0 | H1 9:57 | 65% → 91% |
| Cornell Big Red | 8–0 | H2 19:44 | 96% → 81% |
| Cornell Big Red | 18–0 | H2 13:25 | 92% → 11% |
| Harvard Crimson | 12–0 | H2 3:05 | 1% → 66% |
| Cornell Big Red | 8–0 | H2 0:01 | 73% → 0% |