Aiken scores 25 to lift Harvard over Penn 75-68 in OT

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Aiken had 25 points and coach Tommy Amaker earned his 400th career victory as Harvard defeated Penn 75-68 in overtime on Saturday night.

Aiken nailed a 3-pointer to tie it with five seconds left in regulation and the Crimson opened the overtime period on a 10-2 run.

Justin Bassey had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Harvard (13-8, 6-2 Ivy League). Noah Kirkwood added 14 points and six rebounds. Chris Lewis had 12 points and three blocks for the visitors.

AJ Brodeur had 23 points for the Quakers (15-9, 3-5). Devon Goodman added 22 points. Antonio Woods had 10 points and eight rebounds.

Harvard plays Brown on the road on Friday. Penn takes on Columbia at home on Friday.