CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — Harvard held off a second-half rally to defeat Penn 64-63 in an Ivy League men’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Lavietes Pavilion. The Crimson led 31-26 at halftime. The Quakers surged after the break, outscoring Harvard 37-33 in the second half, but fell just short. The victory improved Harvard to 10-8 overall. Penn dropped to 9-8. Attendance was 1,299. Harvard was a 4.5-point pregame favorite. The combined score fell well under the over/under line of 148.5.

Preview: Penn Quakers at Harvard Crimson CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — Two Ivy League men’s basketball teams riding the momentum of key conference wins will meet Monday afternoon when the Penn Quakers visit the Harvard Crimson at Lavietes Pavilion. Both teams enter the Jan. 19, 2026, matchup with identical 1-1 conference records and overall marks hovering around .500. Penn (9-7) is coming off an 84-74 road victory at Dartmouth on Saturday. Harvard (9-8) is buoyed by a dramatic 87-80 overtime home win against Princeton, also on Saturday. The game features a compelling showdown between two of the league’s top performers. Penn will rely on guard Ethan Roberts, who is averaging 23.5 points and 4.5 assists over his last two contests. He scored 28 points in a win over Brown on Jan. 10. Harvard counters with the versatile Chandler Pigge, who is fresh off a monumental performance. In the overtime triumph against Princeton, Pigge logged 43 minutes and posted a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, adding five assists. Over his last five games, he is averaging 15.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. The Quakers have shown resilience on the road recently, with their win at Dartmouth following a narrow two-point loss at Princeton on Jan. 5. Harvard’s victory over Princeton showcased a potent offensive trio, with Pigge, Thomas Batties (18 points, 9 rebounds) and Robert Hinton (27 points) all delivering significant contributions. Penn’s season has been marked by close contests, with four of their seven losses coming by four points or fewer. Harvard has struggled against high-major opponents, falling to Boston College, Saint John’s and UMass, but has defended its home court effectively in league play. This early-season Ivy League clash carries weight for positioning in the conference standings. The rematch is scheduled for Feb. 28 in Philadelphia. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST.