The Pennsylvania Quakers secured a thrilling overtime victory over Harvard Crimson, winning 62-60 in the Ivy League Tournament on Saturday. The decisive moment came when AJ Levine scored a game-winning layup with just six seconds remaining in overtime.
Key Takeaways
Pennsylvania narrowly defeated Harvard 62-60 in overtime during the Ivy League Tournament on Saturday. The Quakers' victory came down to a game-winning layup by AJ Levine with six seconds left. Meanwhile, Yale is poised for another strong showing against Penn in the championship game after an impressive season.
- Pennsylvania beats Harvard 62-60 in overtime thanks to AJ Levine's last-second layup
- TJ Power scores 16 points and grabs 12 rebounds for the Quakers
- Tey Barbour leads Harvard with 16 points, Ben Eisendrath adds 15
- Yale is a heavy favorite against Penn in the championship game on Sunday
TJ Power was instrumental for Penn, contributing 16 points along with 12 rebounds and four steals. Michael Zanoni added 11 points, while Cam Thrower also finished with 11 points, shooting 4 for 12 from the field including two three-pointers. For Harvard, Tey Barbour led in scoring with 16 points and two blocks. Ben Eisendrath contributed significantly as well, adding 15 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
Meanwhile, Yale Bulldogs are set to face Pennsylvania Quakers on Sunday for the Ivy League Championship game at Ithaca, New York. The Bulldogs have had a stellar season with an overall record of 24-5 and are ranked No. 76 by KenPom. They lead the conference in scoring, averaging 81.7 points per game while shooting 49.8% from the field.
Yale's Nick Townsend has been a standout performer, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The Bulldogs are favored to win against Penn with a BETMGM Sportsbook line of -3.5 and an over/under of 163.5. In their last matchup on February 21st, Yale won 74-70.
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