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Saturday, January 20
Providence, R.I.
2 p.m.
Brown University
vs
Cornell
Photo by: Brown Athletics
Men's Basketball Hosts Cornell on Saturday at 2 p.m.
1/19/2024 5:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown men's basketball (5-12, 1-1 Ivy) returns to the Pizzitola Sports Center on Saturday, Jan. 20 to host Cornell (12-3, 2-0 Ivy) at 2 p.m.
Saturday features a baby race at halftime, a "I Stand For" recognition, t-shirt toss, chocolate toss and Brown's Pink Game.
ABOUT THE GAME
Brown (5-12, 1-1 Ivy) vs. Cornell (12-3, 2-0 Ivy)
Saturday, January 20, 2024, 2 p.m. ET
Live Stats | TV: n/a | Livestream: ESPN+ | Audio: BrownBears.com/Audio
Game Notes: Brown Notes
Matchup History
HOW TO FOLLOW
Scott Cordischi, Russ Tyler '71 and Nick Coit bring you the action live on ESPN+, the home of all Brown Athletics streams. Jake Levin and Kevin McNamara will be on the call on the Brown Varsity Network. Fans can access the Brown Varsity Network via the Brown Bears app, Varsity Network app, or BrownBears.com.
TIP-OFF
- Brown looks for its second consecutive Ivy League victory when it hosts Cornell on Saturday, January 20 inside the Pizzitola Sports Center. The Bears defeated Harvard 74-72 on Monday to move to 1-1 in league play.
- Nana Owusu-Anane has a league-leading seven double-doubles this season. The junior is averaging career-highs in points (14.2) and rebounds (8.8).
- Kino Lilly Jr. posted 19 points in the win against the Crimson Monday and is leading the conference in scoring, averaging 19.5 points per contest. The junior is tied for fifth in program history in three-pointers made (201) and is 12 points away from tying for No. 20 all-time in scoring. He enters the weekend with 1,154 career points. His 16.0 points/game career average are good for seventh (tied) in program history - Phil Brown '75.
- Last season, the Bears defeated Cornell 80-66 at home (Feb. 11) behind Lilly Jr.'s 23 points. Dan Friday and Paxson Wojcik '23 combined for 31 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists in the win.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
- Guards will spotlight the pivotal matchup between two programs picked in the top half of the league in Cornell and Brown. The Big Red collected 80 points in the preseason poll for a third-place prediction, three points ahead of the Brown Bears.
- Chris Manon and Kino Lilly Jr. will highlight the first round of the series as Manon leads in steals per game and Lilly Jr. is tops in scoring.
- Cornell as a team leads the league in steals, turnovers forced, bench points, fast break points, and field goal percentage.
- Brown leads in rebounds, free throw attempts and blocked shots.
- Cornell is ranked No. 23 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Madness poll and the top 100 in NET (No. 87).
ALL-TIME SERIES
Cornell leads 83-56.
Bears vs. Big Red under Martin: 10-10
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition, and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
Saturday features a baby race at halftime, a "I Stand For" recognition, t-shirt toss, chocolate toss and Brown's Pink Game.
ABOUT THE GAME
Brown (5-12, 1-1 Ivy) vs. Cornell (12-3, 2-0 Ivy)
Saturday, January 20, 2024, 2 p.m. ET
Live Stats | TV: n/a | Livestream: ESPN+ | Audio: BrownBears.com/Audio
Game Notes: Brown Notes
Matchup History
HOW TO FOLLOW
Scott Cordischi, Russ Tyler '71 and Nick Coit bring you the action live on ESPN+, the home of all Brown Athletics streams. Jake Levin and Kevin McNamara will be on the call on the Brown Varsity Network. Fans can access the Brown Varsity Network via the Brown Bears app, Varsity Network app, or BrownBears.com.
TIP-OFF
- Brown looks for its second consecutive Ivy League victory when it hosts Cornell on Saturday, January 20 inside the Pizzitola Sports Center. The Bears defeated Harvard 74-72 on Monday to move to 1-1 in league play.
- Nana Owusu-Anane has a league-leading seven double-doubles this season. The junior is averaging career-highs in points (14.2) and rebounds (8.8).
- Kino Lilly Jr. posted 19 points in the win against the Crimson Monday and is leading the conference in scoring, averaging 19.5 points per contest. The junior is tied for fifth in program history in three-pointers made (201) and is 12 points away from tying for No. 20 all-time in scoring. He enters the weekend with 1,154 career points. His 16.0 points/game career average are good for seventh (tied) in program history - Phil Brown '75.
- Last season, the Bears defeated Cornell 80-66 at home (Feb. 11) behind Lilly Jr.'s 23 points. Dan Friday and Paxson Wojcik '23 combined for 31 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists in the win.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
- Guards will spotlight the pivotal matchup between two programs picked in the top half of the league in Cornell and Brown. The Big Red collected 80 points in the preseason poll for a third-place prediction, three points ahead of the Brown Bears.
- Chris Manon and Kino Lilly Jr. will highlight the first round of the series as Manon leads in steals per game and Lilly Jr. is tops in scoring.
- Cornell as a team leads the league in steals, turnovers forced, bench points, fast break points, and field goal percentage.
- Brown leads in rebounds, free throw attempts and blocked shots.
- Cornell is ranked No. 23 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Madness poll and the top 100 in NET (No. 87).
ALL-TIME SERIES
Cornell leads 83-56.
Bears vs. Big Red under Martin: 10-10
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition, and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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