Princeton Men's Basketball Suffers 4th Straight Loss at Brown

Tigers' Ivy League Tournament hopes in jeopardy after latest defeat

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:34pm

Princeton University's men's basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss, falling 80-71 to Brown University on Friday night in Providence, Rhode Island. The Tigers' Ivy League Tournament hopes are now in serious jeopardy after the defeat to the last-place Brown Bears.

Why it matters

Princeton was expected to be a contender in the Ivy League this season, but the four-game losing streak has put their postseason aspirations in doubt. The Tigers will need to turn things around quickly if they want to earn a spot in the conference tournament.

The details

Landon Lewis scored 21 points and Luke Paragon added 20 to lead the way for Brown, who were able to defeat the struggling Tigers. Princeton has now lost four straight games after a promising start to the season.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 21, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island.

The players

Landon Lewis

A player for the Brown University men's basketball team who scored 21 points in the win over Princeton.

Luke Paragon

A player for the Brown University men's basketball team who scored 20 points in the win over Princeton.

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What’s next

Princeton will need to regroup quickly as they look to end their losing streak and keep their Ivy League Tournament hopes alive.

The takeaway

Princeton's recent struggles have put their postseason aspirations in jeopardy, highlighting the competitive nature of the Ivy League and the importance of maintaining consistency throughout the conference schedule.