Men’s Basketball Faces Off Against Brown and Yale Next

Harvard men’s basketball is set for an exciting weekend as it faces off against Brown and Yale in two crucial Ivy League contests. Currently, the Crimson holds a record of 13 wins and 9 losses, with 6 wins and 2 losses in conference play. This positions them tied for first place in the Ivy League alongside Yale.

Upcoming Matchups

Harvard will host the Brown Bears on Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+. Following that, the Crimson will take on the Yale Bulldogs on Sunday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m., with the matchup airing live on ESPNU.

Key Performers

The Crimson is coming off a commanding victory against Dartmouth, where they won 71-58. Leading the charge were:

• Robert Hinton: Scored 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
• Tey Barbour: Contributed 18 points and 6 rebounds.
• Thomas Batties II: Added 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
• Chandler Piggé: Finished with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Harvard displayed offensive efficiency, shooting 47.1% from the field and 88.9% from the free-throw line. This season, the Crimson ranks second nationally for free-throw shooting with an impressive rate of 81.0%.

Player Highlights

Robert Hinton leads the team with an average of 17.3 points per game, placing him third in the Ivy League scoring rankings. Tey Barbour follows with an average of 12.8 points and leads the league in three-point shooting percentage at 41.9%. Chandler Piggé is enjoying a standout senior season, averaging 13.5 points per game.

Brown and Yale Teams Overview

Brown arrives with a record of 7-14 and sits at the bottom of the Ivy League standings with 1 win and 7 losses. They have lost five consecutive games and fell to Harvard in their first matchup on January 30.

Yale, co-leading the Ivy League with an 18-4 overall record and 6-2 in conference play, has bounced back with two wins since their previous loss to Harvard. Junior guard Xavier Nesbitt has received recognition as a nominee for the Allstate NACDA Winter Good Works Team for his exemplary service in the community.

Next Weekend

After this weekend’s matchups, Harvard will head to Ithaca to face the Cornell Big Red. This game is scheduled for February 21 at 2:00 p.m. and will also be broadcast on ESPN+.

Stay tuned for all the action on Filmogaz.com as Harvard looks to maintain its momentum in the Ivy League.