Harvard Visits Yale After Hinton's 22-Point Outing

The Crimson look to build on their recent win over Brown as they take on the Ivy League-leading Bulldogs.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:15am

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The Harvard Crimson (11-9, 4-2 Ivy League) will visit the Yale Bulldogs (16-3, 5-1 Ivy League) in a key Ivy League matchup on Saturday. Harvard is coming off a 69-59 victory over the Brown Bears, led by Robert Hinton's 22-point performance. Yale, meanwhile, has been strong at home this season, going 7-1 at home. The Bulldogs are led by Nick Townsend, who is averaging 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

Why it matters

This game is an important one in the Ivy League standings, as Yale currently sits atop the conference while Harvard is in the middle of the pack. A win for the Crimson could help them gain ground in the race for the Ivy League title, while a victory for the Bulldogs would solidify their position as the team to beat in the conference.

The details

Harvard is led by Tey Barbour, who is averaging 12.7 points per game and 2.6 made 3-pointers per game. The Crimson have been solid on the defensive end, holding opponents to 71.3 points per game. Yale, on the other hand, has been dominant at home, averaging 81.3 points per game while holding opponents to just 71.0 points per game.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. EST.

The players

Robert Hinton

A key player for the Harvard Crimson, Hinton scored 22 points in the team's recent victory over the Brown Bears.

Nick Townsend

The leading scorer for the Yale Bulldogs, averaging 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

Tey Barbour

A sharpshooter for the Harvard Crimson, Barbour is averaging 12.7 points per game and 2.6 made 3-pointers per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough test against Yale. They are a very talented team and we will need to bring our best effort to come away with a win.”

— Robert Hinton

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a top seed in the Ivy League tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Harvard and Yale is a crucial one in the Ivy League race, with both teams looking to solidify their position in the conference standings. The Crimson will need to build on their recent success, while the Bulldogs will look to protect their home court advantage.