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The Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Harvard Crimson (4-1) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Bryce Jordan Center. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on B1G+.
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How to Watch Penn State vs. Harvard
- Game day: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: B1G+
Penn State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9 | 31 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.1 | 257 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.7 | 261 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.4 | 129 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 259 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.2 | 46 |
Harvard 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2 | 159 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 39.6 | 100 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.2 | 251 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.0 | 96 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 162 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 170 |
Penn State vs. Harvard Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Nittany Lions recorded 7.1 more points per game (79.1) than the Crimson allowed (72.0).
- Penn State went 15-6 last season when scoring more than 72.0 points.
- Harvard went 11-11 last season when giving up fewer than 79.1 points.
- The Crimson put up an average of 68.4 points per game last year, only 4.8 fewer points than the 73.2 the Nittany Lions allowed to opponents.
- Harvard put together an 8-1 record last season in games it scored more than 73.2 points.
- Penn State had a 10-1 record last season when its opponents scored fewer than 68.4 points.
- The Nittany Lions totaled a total of 182 more points than their opponents last year (an average of 5.9 per game), while the Crimson were outscored by opponents on average last year (by 97 total points, -3.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Nittany Lions shot 47.9% from the field last season, 2.0 percentage points higher than the 45.9% the Crimson allowed to opponents.
- Penn State had a 13-6 straight-up record in games it shot higher than 45.9% from the field.
- The Crimson shot 44.3% from the field, 0.8% lower than the 45.1% the Nittany Lions' opponents shot last season.
- Last season, Harvard had a 10-3 record in games the team collectively shot above 45.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Nittany Lions and the Crimson rebounded at around the same rate, averaging 30.7 and 28.0 boards per game last season, respectively.
- Penn State was 13-4 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Harvard was 8-11 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Nittany Lions were the 261st-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Crimson finished 342nd.
- The Nittany Lions collected 7.8 offensive rebounds per game, more than the Crimson by 1.1 rebounds per game last season.
- When Penn State grabbed the most offensive rebounds they were 11-5 overall. When recording fewer boards, Harvard was 8-7.
- The Crimson were the 342nd-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Nittany Lions finished 268th.
- Penn State faired well on the boards with an average rebounding margin of +0.3 rebounds per game. It's a different perspective for Harvard who averaged a margin of -4.1.
Penn State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Providence | Neutral |
| 11/25/2025 | Boston University | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Sacred Heart | Home |
Harvard Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Boston University | Neutral |
| 11/26/2025 | Boston College | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Bryant | Home |