In an exciting Ivy League matchup, Brown University edged out Harvard University with a 59-52 triumph on Friday night. Aaron Cooley emerged as a key player for the Bears, contributing 14 points to lead his team to victory. Cooley successfully made six of his 11 attempts from the field, although he struggled beyond the arc with no successful three-point shots from three attempts and managed just two out of six free throws.
Landon Lewis provided solid support for Brown by adding nine points, successfully sinking two out of eight field goals and impressively converting five out of six free-throw attempts. On the defensive end, Lewis also hauled in six rebounds. Additionally, Kino Lilly Jr. made his presence felt by scoring nine points despite challenging night shooting, where he went four for 14 from the field and only managed to make one of five attempts from long range.
Harvard’s offense was kept in check, with Robert Hinton and Evan Nelson each contributing 10 points for the Crimson. Meanwhile, Chandler Pigge also played a crucial role for Harvard, falling just short of a double-double with nine points and an equal number of rebounds.
Looking ahead, both teams are in action again on Saturday. Brown is set to face Dartmouth on the road, while Harvard will be hosting Yale, continuing their quest to improve their standings within the Ivy League.
