Dartmouth defeats Harvard 68-76

Dartmouth Edges Harvard in Thrilling Conference Showdown, 76-68

In a back-and-forth affair at Lavietes Pavilion, the visiting Dartmouth Big Green outlasted their home-standing Harvard Crimson, 76-68, in a tightly contested Ivy League conference game.

The contest began with Dartmouth holding a slim edge, as they trailed by just one point at halftime. However, it was the away team that took control of the second half, building an eight-point lead that proved insurmountable for Harvard.

One player who played a significant role in Dartmouth's victory was [Player Name], who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds off the bench. The junior's contributions helped to anchor a Big Green team that shot an impressive 64.1% from the field, including 45% from three-point range.

Dartmouth's shooting efficiency was matched by Harvard's, as both teams combined for just over 40% accuracy on two-point attempts and 28% from beyond the arc. However, it was Dartmouth who made their free throws down the stretch, converting 17 of 29 attempts to seal the win.

The Crimson struggled with turnovers, committing eight against the Big Green's 11, which further highlighted Dartmouth's defensive prowess. Harvard's largest lead had come just one point, but they were unable to sustain it throughout the second half as Dartmouth slowly began to pull away.

In the end, Dartmouth's balanced attack proved too much for Harvard to handle, as they outscored their opponents by eight points in the final frame. The win marks a significant boost to Dartmouth's conference standings and sets them up for a crucial matchup against another Ivy League foe next week.

Advanced Statistics

- Dartmouth: 64.1% eFG%, 63.0% FT Rate, 20.6% OREB%

- Harvard: 46.0% eFG%, 24.2% FT Rate, 41.9% OREB%

The win marks a turning point in the season for Dartmouth, who look to build momentum as they head into their next conference matchup.