Men’s basketball won its fifth out-of-conference game in a row against Mercyhurst University on Saturday to remain undefeated this season. Key to the win was senior guard Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who had a 21-point outing while knocking down 55 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Columbia made the trek up to Cambridge on Saturday to take on No. 24 Harvard in a crucial matchup for the top spot in the Ivy League. The Crimson ultimately came away with a dominant wire-to-wire victory, beating the Lions 26-6.

Football faced off against Dartmouth, ranked No. 22 in the Football Championship Subdivision, for its Homecoming matchup on Saturday, eventually falling just short, 24-21.

Football secured its first win at Penn since 1996 on Saturday, taking down the Quakers 23-17. Senior receiver Bryson Canty was key to the victory, making spectacular grabs and totaling 137 yards and a touchdown.

Football finished up nonconference play on Saturday with a strong win against Wagner College. Senior defensive back Carter McFadden and senior running back Joey Giorgi starred in the effort, as McFadden had two picks and Giorgi eclipsed 100 yards on the ground.

Columbia football began in-conference play with a strong win against Princeton on Saturday. The Light Blue looked especially sharp in the second half, scoring 28 points off of spectacular plays from sophomore quarterback Chase Goodwin and senior running back Joey Giorgi.

Football kicked off the season in style with a revenge win against No. 14 Lafayette College. Key to the win were big catches by senior wide receiver Bryson Canty and the resilience of the Lions’ depth chart.

After Columbia football’s disappointing 2023 season in which it finished 3-7 overall and managed only one Ivy League win, the Light Blue will look to improve its record this fall.

For Liam Murphy, CC ’24, this year’s graduation ceremony is both one of his greatest achievements and a harsh reminder for the soon-to-be Columbia men’s basketball alumnus. While the 6-foot-7-inch forward will be receiving his degree on May 15, the date will also mark 438 days since he has stepped foot in a collegiate basketball game.

Men’s basketball played a crucial Ivy League doubleheader against Princeton and Penn on the road over the weekend, ultimately dropping both games. These losses eliminated them from Ivy League tournament contention.