In a shocking turn of events, Cornell traveled to Lavietes Pavilion and handed Harvard a stunning 86-79 defeat, pulling off a significant upset in the process. The Big Red, led by Adam Hinton's impressive 27-point performance, outscored the Crimson 50-35 in the second half to secure the seven-point victory. This outcome was a far cry from the predicted outcome, as CHD Scout had Harvard winning by 7.0 points, highlighting the magnitude of the upset.
The first half saw Harvard take a 44-36 lead into the break, with Robert Hinton leading the charge for the Crimson. Hinton finished the game with 19 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced attack of Cornell. The Big Red had three players score in double figures, including Cooper Noard with 19 points and Jake Fiegen with 15 points. Adam Hinton, however, was the star of the show, scoring 27 points and grabbing 5 rebounds to pace Cornell.
The second half was all Cornell, as they came out firing on all cylinders. The Big Red's 50-point outburst in the final 20 minutes was too much for Harvard to handle, and they were unable to mount a significant comeback. Tey Barbour and Thomas Batties III tried to keep the Crimson in the game, scoring 18 and 14 points, respectively, but it was too little, too late.
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This upset victory has real consequences for both teams. For Cornell, it's a much-needed win that boosts their resume and provides a crucial Quadrant 3 victory. The Big Red's current net ranking of 189 will likely see a boost, and this win could be a turning point in their season. On the other hand, Harvard suffers a Quadrant 4 loss, which could hurt their tournament chances. The Crimson's net ranking of 181 will likely take a hit, and they'll need to regroup and refocus to get back on track.
The fact that CHD Scout predicted a Harvard win by 7.0 points makes this upset all the more surprising. The actual margin of victory was the same, but in favor of the Big Red. This result serves as a reminder that college basketball is full of surprises, and any team can beat anyone on a given night.
In terms of resume implications, this win is a huge boost for Cornell. The Big Red now have a Quadrant 3 win under their belt, which will look good on their tournament resume. For Harvard, this loss is a setback, and they'll need to bounce back quickly to avoid falling further behind in the standings. The Crimson's tournament chances took a hit with this Quadrant 4 loss, and they'll need to string together some wins to get back on track. As for Cornell, they'll look to build on this momentum and make a push for a strong finish to the season.