Harvard Crimson 67, Yale Bulldogs 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Yale Bulldogs 67–65 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:39 swung win probability 50% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Yale Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 29 | 38 | 67 |
| Yale Bulldogs | 21 | 44 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:39 swung win probability 50% → 6%.
Why Yale Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 21-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 5:14 (win probability 65% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 56.4% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 10–0 | H1 5:14 | 65% → 22% |
| Yale Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 15:58 | 8% → 46% |
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | H2 9:39 | 50% → 6% |