NCAAB · Final

Columbia Lions Defeat Dartmouth Big Green 79-69

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Leede Arena

Columbia Lions 79, Dartmouth Big Green 69, 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 Dartmouth Big Green?

Columbia Lions beat Dartmouth Big Green 79-69 at Leede Arena on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Columbia Lions vs Dartmouth Big Green?

Columbia Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup, the Columbia Lions secured a 79-69 victory over the Dartmouth Big Green at Leede Arena on January 24, 2026. This game was notable as it marked the continuation of Columbia's dominance over Dartmouth, having won all three of their recent encounters. The Lions improved their season record to 14-6, while Dartmouth fell to 9-10.

Columbia entered the game struggling, having lost their last three games, including a recent defeat against the Yale Bulldogs where they lost 74-91. Their overall record in the last ten games stood at 5-5, with an average of 80.2 points scored and 77.4 points allowed. Conversely, Dartmouth had shown better form recently, winning six of their last ten games, with an average of 78.6 points scored and 73.8 points allowed. They were coming off a narrow win against the Princeton Tigers, which they won 71-69.

At home, Dartmouth had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while Columbia struggled on the road with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. The Lions had previously defeated Dartmouth in their last two meetings, with scores of 78-56 and 95-89 in the 2025 season.

In terms of injuries, no specific details were provided in the block regarding player absences, which could have impacted the teams' performances. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Columbia favored by 2.5 points, with a total points line set at 156.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Columbia's money line at -135 and Dartmouth's at +114.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the performance of both teams indicated a high-scoring affair, consistent with their recent scoring averages. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly from Columbia, who capitalized on key plays in the second half to secure their victory.

The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Columbia's ability to maintain their lead, with key contributions from players like Kareem Thomas, who made crucial free throws, and Brandon Mitchell-Day, who added a layup to push the score to 72-69. As the game progressed, Columbia extended their lead with consistent scoring, ultimately sealing the win with free throws from Hampton Sanders.

Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of Columbia despite their recent struggles, while Dartmouth will look to regroup following this defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLU -2.5	156.5 o -105 / u -115	Columbia Lions -135 · Dartmouth Big Green +114

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Leaders

PointsBrandon Mitchell-Day20Dartmouth Big Green
AssistsConnor Amundsen7Dartmouth Big Green
ReboundsBrandon Mitchell-Day12Dartmouth Big Green
PointsKenny Noland28Columbia Lions
AssistsKenny Noland5Columbia Lions
ReboundsKenny Noland11Columbia Lions

Recent form

Dartmouth Big Green

Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.6 scored · 73.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

W71-69vs Princeton TigersJan 19
L74-84vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 17
W102-91at Cornell Big RedJan 10
W76-68at Harvard CrimsonJan 6
W107-43vs Elms BlazersJan 1
L72-94at Florida GatorsDec 29
L63-85at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 19
W89-64at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 16
W77-64vs Boston University TerriersDec 13
L55-76at Colorado State RamsDec 10

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 5-5Streak L380.2 scored · 77.4 allowed per game2-4 away

L74-91at Yale BulldogsJan 19
L80-86at Brown BearsJan 17
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

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	Dartmouth Big Green
Field goals	24-61	22-59
Field goal %	39	37
Three-pointers	11-29	12-28
Three-point %	38	43
Free throws	20-29	13-19
Free throw %	69	68
Rebounds	43	36
Offensive rebounds	11	8
Defensive rebounds	32	28
Assists	19	15
Steals	8	6
Blocks	6	5
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	10
Fast-break points	4	8
Points in the paint	26	18
Fouls	16	18
Largest lead	17	8
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	64	27

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-37Blair Thompson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half48-37Hampton Sanders makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half48-40Kareem Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-40Blair Thompson makes 2-foot dunk (Ryan Soulis assists)
2nd Half50-43Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 26-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half50-45Connor Amundsen makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half53-45Kenny Noland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half53-48Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half54-48Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-48Kenny Noland makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half56-48Kenny Noland makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half56-51Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half59-51Hampton Sanders makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half59-52Brandon Mitchell-Day makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-53Brandon Mitchell-Day makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-53Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-53Kenny Noland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-54Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-54Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-54Kenny Noland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-54Richard Nweke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-54Richard Nweke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-54Kenny Noland makes layup
2nd Half68-54Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-54Hampton Sanders makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-54Ryan Soulis makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half71-57Cam Hiatt makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jackson Munro assists)
2nd Half72-57Richard Nweke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-60Connor Amundsen makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cam Hiatt assists)
2nd Half72-63Jackson Munro makes 26-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half72-64Jackson Munro makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-65Jackson Munro makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-66Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-67Kareem Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-69Brandon Mitchell-Day makes layup (Kareem Thomas assists)
2nd Half74-69Kenny Noland makes driving layup (Mason Ritter assists)
2nd Half76-69Ryan Soulis makes 3-foot dunk (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half77-69Hampton Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-69Hampton Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-69Hampton Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2