Basketball

Nov 11
@ #4 CONN
L- 70-57
Nov 14
vs FUR
L- 62-58
Nov 19
vs AMER
L- 66-58
Nov 22
@ STON
L- 67-53
Nov 26
@ MAN
Nov 28
vs SWAR
Dec 2
@ LMU
Dec 3
vs UNT*
Dec 4
vs LSR*
Dec 6
vs HC
Dec 10
vs LIU
Dec 28
@ MRST
L- 79-59
Dec 30
vs LAF
Jan 2
vs FDU
Jan 4
@ COLG
Jan 8
@ ELON
Jan 13
vs PENN
L- 66-64
Jan 14
vs PRIN
L- 62-58
Jan 21
vs COR
Jan 28
@ COR
L- 65-60
Feb 3
@ DART
Feb 4
@ #23 HARV
L- 57-52
Feb 10
vs BRWN
Feb 11
vs YALE
L- 59-58
Feb 17
@ PRIN
L- 77-66
Feb 18
@ PENN
L- 61-59 OT
Feb 24
@ YALE
L- 75-67
Feb 25
@ BRWN
L- 94-78
Mar 2
vs HARV
L- 77-70 OT
Mar 3
vs DART

New Jersey boarding school prepares students for college level basketball in proven system

By Hannah Miller and Elise Drexler
Apr 2 07:19 pm ET

The Peddie School defied all odds by sending four students, current Lions, to play for Columbia, an unlikely achievement for most high schools.

Harvard, Penn, Yale, Princeton finish postseason with losses

By Jeremiah Sharf
Mar 19 11:58 pm ET

Although four Ancient Eight teams made it to the post-season, all of their seasons have come to a close.

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Shafer

By Spectator Sports Staff
Mar 6 07:35 pm ET

Check out this week's athlete of the week, Melissa Shafer.

Lions fall to Harvard, defeat Dartmouth in finale

By Michele Cleary
Mar 5 12:34 am ET

Columbia was neck and neck with Harvard most of the way on Friday, but fell to the Crimson in overtime. The Lions bounced back the following night to pick up a win over Dartmouth on Senior Night.

Women’s basketball drops 2 on the road, has 1 more chance at Cornell this week

By Muneeb Alam
Mar 5 12:09 am ET

Columbia clinched last place in the Ancient Eight with two conference losses this weekend.

Lions search for first road win against Harvard and Dartmouth

By Muneeb Alam
Mar 2 04:23 am ET

After winning its first Ivy game last weekend, the Columbia women's basketball team hopes to build off its momentum in away games at Harvard and Dartmouth.

Post halftime meltdowns turn into early breakdowns for Lions

By Michele Cleary
Feb 28 08:43 pm ET

Previously suffering from miscues late in their games, the Lions now find themselves dealing with large deficits early on in their games. The new problem is one of the biggest the Light Blue has faced in its recent five-game losing skid.

From California to New York, Lions stay together

By Laura Allen
Feb 28 12:03 am ET

Three former west-coast high school teammates reunited here at Columbia, playing for the Light Blue women's basketball team.

Postseason Ivy basketball tournament back on table

By Steven Lau
Apr 24 09:33 pm ET

A proposal for a postseason Ivy League basketball tournament has already received mixed responses from coaches and administrators.

Knee injuries always a risk on the basketball court

By Rachel Turner
Mar 19 11:54 pm ET

Knee injuries are common, especially for basketball players.

Crimson seizes NCAA bid for first time since 1946, Tigers win final game vs. Penn

By Melissa Cheung and Aigerim Saudabayeva
Mar 6 11:23 pm ET

The fate of the Ivy League this season was decided in Princeton's game against Penn on Tuesday night, during which the Tigers defeated the title-seeking Quakers. The Penn loss gave Harvard its second straight Ivy title, and sent the Crimson to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1946.

Lions lose final game of season to Cornell

By Hahn Chang
Mar 6 11:15 pm ET

The Columbia women's basketball team played its final game on Tuesday, which resulted in a tough loss to Cornell.

Amaker leads rejuvenated Harvard team

By Ryan Young
Mar 2 04:48 am ET

Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker has developed a strong Crimson men's basketball program, and his team is drawing close to clinching its first ever Ivy title.

Poor shooting for Columbia carries over to defensive side

By Hahn Chang
Feb 29 11:00 pm ET

Struggles this season all come down to offensive production for the ailing women's basketball team.

Persistent Penn notches fifth straight win as Harvard falters

By Muneeb Alam
Feb 28 08:45 pm ET

Just a half-game back and one win away from tying the Crimson in the standings, the Quakers helped their own cause by defeating Harvard this weekend. The loss ended the Crimson's 28-game home win streak.

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