Harvard Crimson at American University Eagles Mens Basketball

Harvard Crimson and the American University Eagles bring two storied college programs together for a nonconference men’s basketball matchup. Harvard made its mark in the Ivy League with a five-year title streak from 2011 to 2015, while American’s century-old program enters its 100th season in 2026–27, with four NCAA Tournament appearances and four Patriot League tournament crowns. The pairing offers a meeting of distinct conference traditions, with each team looking to set the tone early in the season.