NCAAB · Final/OT

Brown Bears Edge Columbia Lions in Overtime Thriller

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Brown Bears 86, Columbia Lions 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Columbia Lions vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears beat Columbia Lions 86-80 at Pizzitola Sports Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Columbia Lions vs Brown Bears?

Columbia Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

The Brown Bears triumphed over the Columbia Lions in a thrilling overtime match, finishing with a score of 86-80 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. This victory is significant for Brown, as it not only breaks their two-game losing streak but also highlights their ability to perform under pressure against a strong opponent. The Bears' home record now stands at 8-9, while the Lions drop to 12-6 on the season.

In terms of recent form, Brown had been struggling, entering the game with a record of 5-5 in their last ten outings, including losses in their last two games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 74.3 points per game, while they allowed 62.0 points. In contrast, Columbia had a stronger showing, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss in their most recent match against Harvard. The Lions averaged 84.6 points scored per game and allowed 71.8 points during this period.

When analyzing their performance at home versus away, Brown has a home record of 4-5 this season, while Columbia has fared better on the road with a 3-3 record. This matchup was particularly interesting as it featured teams with contrasting home and away performances.

Historically, the two teams have faced each other twice in the 2025 season, splitting their meetings. Brown won the most recent encounter on February 22, 2025, with a decisive score of 86-61, while Columbia edged them out in an earlier match on February 8, 2025, winning 74-72.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but injuries can often impact team performance and strategy.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Columbia as a 2.5-point favorite, with a total points line set at 143.5. The odds for Columbia to win straight up were -162, while Brown's money line was set at +136. This indicates that the market viewed Columbia as the stronger team heading into the matchup, although Brown's performance proved otherwise.

The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting the indoor venue. Fans and viewers were treated to an exciting game that showcased both teams' offensive capabilities, especially in the overtime period. Key moments included crucial free throws by Isaiah Langham and Adrian Uchidiuno, who helped seal the victory for Brown.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, with Brown's resilience shining through in a hard-fought victory against a formidable opponent.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLU -2.5	143.5 o -105 / u -115	Columbia Lions -162 · Brown Bears +136

What these prices pay on $100 · What these numbers mean

Leaders

PointsLandon Lewis26Brown Bears
AssistsJeremiah Jenkins9Brown Bears
ReboundsLandon Lewis9Brown Bears
PointsKenny Noland18Columbia Lions
AssistsHampton Sanders4Columbia Lions
ReboundsConnor Igoe9Columbia Lions

Recent form

Brown Bears

Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.3 scored · 62 allowed per game3-1 at home

L73-81at Pennsylvania QuakersJan 10
L53-70vs Yale BulldogsJan 6
W105-47vs Johnson & Wales GriffinsDec 31
L79-86at Providence FriarsDec 10
W115-34vs Elms BlazersDec 6
W75-56vs Bryant BulldogsDec 6
L56-66at Rhode Island RamsDec 3
W59-47at New Hampshire WildcatsNov 26
W58-53at Maine Black BearsNov 23
L70-80at Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 20

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 7-3Streak L184.6 scored · 71.8 allowed per game3-2 away

L54-79vs Harvard CrimsonJan 10
W104-99at Cornell Big RedJan 5
W106-51vs Penn State Abington Nittany LionsDec 31
W90-82at North Florida OspreysDec 28
L56-74at California Golden BearsDec 21
L73-77at Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 10
W93-65vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 6
W72-70vs Hofstra PrideDec 4
W92-44vs Sarah Lawrence GryphonsNov 29
W106-77at Fairfield StagsNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11

Box score

Stat	Columbia Lions	Brown Bears
Field goals	30-67	29-57
Field goal %	45	51
Three-pointers	8-25	1-13
Three-point %	32	8
Free throws	12-21	27-34
Free throw %	57	79
Rebounds	40	34
Offensive rebounds	17	9
Defensive rebounds	23	25
Assists	11	22
Steals	2	9
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	22
Fast-break points	4	14
Points in the paint	36	54
Fouls	24	20
Largest lead	6	6
Lead changes	17	17
Time in front	53	35

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-55Landon Lewis makes layup (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
2nd Half55-55Gerard O'Keefe makes driving layup
2nd Half55-57Landon Lewis makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half56-57Miles Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-57Miles Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-59N'famara Dabo makes 2-foot dunk (Adrian Uchidiuno assists)
2nd Half57-61Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half59-61Hampton Sanders makes driving layup
2nd Half60-61Hampton Sanders makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-61Mason Ritter makes layup (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half64-61Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half64-62Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-62Hampton Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-62Hampton Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-63Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-65Landon Lewis makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
2nd Half68-65Gerard O'Keefe makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half68-67Isaiah Langham makes layup
2nd Half68-69Landon Lewis makes layup (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
2nd Half68-70Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-70Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-72Jeremiah Jenkins makes layup (Adrian Uchidiuno assists)
2nd Half72-72Blair Thompson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mason Ritter assists)
OT72-74Landon Lewis makes 3-foot dunk (N'famara Dabo assists)
OT73-74Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
OT73-76David Rochester makes layup (Adrian Uchidiuno assists)
OT75-76Kenny Noland makes driving layup
OT75-77Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
OT75-78Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 1 of 2
OT75-79Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 2 of 2
OT75-80Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
OT75-81Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
OT77-81Hampton Sanders makes driving layup
OT77-82Isaiah Langham makes free throw 1 of 2
OT77-83Isaiah Langham makes free throw 2 of 2
OT78-83Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
OT80-83Connor Igoe makes layup (Hampton Sanders assists)
OT80-84Jeremiah Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
OT80-85Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 1 of 2
OT80-86Adrian Uchidiuno makes free throw 2 of 2