Preview: Brown Bears at Harvard Crimson CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — The Harvard Crimson will look to solidify its position in the Ivy League standings when it hosts the struggling Brown Bears at Lavietes Pavilion on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Harvard (13-9) enters the contest riding a three-game winning streak, including a decisive 71-58 road victory at Dartmouth last Saturday. The Crimson’s recent success has been fueled by the standout play of guard Robert Hinton. Over his last six games, Hinton is averaging 20.8 points, including a 26-point performance in a win at Yale and 22 points in the teams’ first meeting this season against Brown. Brown (6-14) seeks to halt a five-game skid, most recently an 81-69 loss at Yale on Feb. 6. The Bears have struggled to find consistent offense during the slump, a trend they must reverse to challenge Harvard. Guard Jeremiah Jenkins, a key facilitator, will be central to Brown’s efforts. In the Jan. 30 matchup, a 69-59 Harvard win in Providence, Jenkins contributed 8 points and 5 assists, but the Bears shot poorly as a team. The head-to-head result from less than two weeks ago looms large. Harvard’s defense effectively contained Brown, holding the Bears to 59 points on their home floor. For Brown to flip the script, they will need more scoring support around Jenkins, potentially from players like Luke Paragon, who had 15 points in the loss to Yale. Harvard, currently boasting a more balanced and confident roster, will aim to leverage its home court advantage. Beyond Hinton, contributors like Thomas Batties and Tey Barbour have provided timely scoring and defense during the win streak. A victory for Harvard would strengthen its conference resume ahead of a quick turnaround against first-place Yale on Saturday. For Brown, the game represents a critical opportunity to break its prolonged losing streak and gain momentum before a rematch with Dartmouth. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST at Lavietes Pavilion. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.