Brown Women's Basketball Moves Closer to Ivy Madness Berth

Bears hold 3-game lead with 4 games left after big win over Harvard

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Brown University women's basketball team is one step closer to qualifying for the Ivy Madness tournament after a big win over Harvard. At 7-3, the Bears hold a 3-game lead over their closest competitor with just four games left to play in the regular season.

Why it matters

Earning a spot in the Ivy Madness tournament would be a major accomplishment for the Brown women's basketball program, which is looking to establish itself as a consistent contender in the Ivy League.

The details

In the win over Harvard, Brown head coach Monique LeBlanc spoke about her team's desire to be seen as one of the top programs in the Ivy League. The Bears' 7-3 record puts them in a strong position to clinch a tournament berth with just four games remaining in the regular season.

  • Brown defeated Harvard on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The Bears have 4 regular season games left to play.

The players

Monique LeBlanc

Head coach of the Brown University women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I just want our team and our program to feel like we're one of them,”

— Monique LeBlanc, Head Coach (The Providence Journal)

What’s next

With the win over Harvard, Brown holds a 3-game lead in the Ivy League standings with just 4 games remaining. The Bears will look to clinch a spot in the Ivy Madness tournament over the next few weeks.

The takeaway

Brown's women's basketball team is positioning itself as a consistent contender in the Ivy League, with the opportunity to earn a berth in the Ivy Madness tournament for the first time in program history.