- Matchup: Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs
- Event Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Columbia Lions (12-4) are set to visit the John J. Lee Amphitheater on Monday to take on the Yale Bulldogs (12-3).
In their latest outing, the Columbia Lions faced off against Harvard, but unfortunately came away with a setback, losing 79-54. Columbia recorded a field goal percentage of 37.5% (21 of 56) and managed 2 of 16 from beyond the arc. They excelled at the free throw line, converting 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%). On the boards, the Lions collected 25 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones. They also tallied 8 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and making 6 steals. On the defensive end, Columbia permitted Harvard to shoot 52.7% (29 of 55). Harvard achieved 18 assists and 13 steals, alongside securing 31 rebounds (9 offensive, 22 defensive), without recording any blocks. They were perfect from the free throw line, hitting all 11 attempts and successfully landing 10 of 21 three-point shots. Columbia amassed 10 personal fouls, while Harvard had 13.
Kenny Noland was pivotal in this game, scoring 10 points on 4 of 14 shooting in 32 minutes of play, while also grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists.
Columbia approaches this match with a record of 12-4 this season. The team averages 13.8 turnovers per game and 16.4 personal fouls. Overall, they are pulling down 42.6 rebounds per game and have dished out 273 assists this season, ranking 105th in Division 1 in passing efficiency. The Lions shoot 36.9% from three-point range (132 of 358) and 73.5% at the free throw line. They average 81.0 points per game, placing them 102nd nationally, while shooting 49.2% from the field.
On the defensive side, Columbia forces an average of 10.0 turnovers and commits 15.8 personal fouls per game. They rank 172nd in college basketball for assists allowed, with 226 given up this year. Columbia allows opponents to shoot 40.8% (396 of 970) from the field and concede 29.8 rebounds per game. They have also permitted 32.8% shooting from three-point range and rank 90th in the country for points allowed per game (69.9).
In their recent matchup, the Yale Bulldogs suffered a 76-60 loss to Princeton. Yale secured 15 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive, totaling 25 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over just 8 times while managing 5 steals. Princeton committed 16 fouls, allowing Yale 15 free throw attempts, of which 9 were successfully converted for a percentage of 60.0%. Yale struggled with three-point shooting, netting only 5 out of 29 shots (17.2%), and overall shot 35.4% from the floor (23 of 65). Princeton outperformed, converting 22 of 48 attempts for a field goal percentage of 45.8%. Yale allowed Princeton to make 40.7% of their three-point attempts (11 of 27) while allowing 91.3% shooting from the free throw line (21 of 23). Defensively, Yale conceded a total of 34 rebounds (8 offensive).
Nick Townsend was a key player for Yale in this game, contributing 13 points in 37 minutes of play along with 1 assist. He shot 5 of 12 for a 41.7% success rate and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Currently, Yale boasts a record of 12-3 this season. Offensively, they are making 49.8% of their field goal attempts, ranking 24th in the nation. Yale has accumulated 1,255 points this season (83.7 per game) and grabs 35.5 boards per contest, while recording 16.4 assists (ranking 76th in college basketball). They average just 9.5 turnovers per game and commit 16.2 personal fouls, hitting 77.0% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Bulldogs sit at 149th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (72.3). They force an average of 11.5 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 43.1% from the floor (151st in college). Yale’s opponents hit 35.3% of their three-point attempts (146 of 414), and they concede 69.1% free throw shooting. They allow an average of 13.1 assists and 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking 164th and 36th respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Yale
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