NCAAB · Final

Columbia Lions Defeat Princeton Tigers 75-65

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Jadwin Gymnasium

Columbia Lions 75, Princeton Tigers 65, 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 Princeton Tigers?

Columbia Lions beat Princeton Tigers 75-65 at Jadwin Gymnasium on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Columbia Lions vs Princeton Tigers?

Columbia Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Jadwin Gymnasium, the Columbia Lions secured a 75-65 victory over the Princeton Tigers. This win marks Columbia's fourth consecutive triumph against Princeton, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 over the past two seasons. The Lions have shown strength in their recent encounters, having won all three meetings this season and last, including a previous 80-68 victory on January 31, 2026.

Columbia entered the game with a record of 15-9, while Princeton struggled with an 8-17 record. The Lions' recent form reflected a mixed bag, as they were 5-5 in their last ten games, but they faced a two-game losing streak leading up to this matchup. Columbia averaged 79.4 points scored and 79.2 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring style but also some defensive vulnerabilities.

Princeton's recent form was slightly better, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and an average of 70.6 points scored against 69.7 allowed. However, they were coming off a loss to the Pennsylvania Quakers, which snapped a brief two-game winning streak. At home, Princeton had a record of 4-0, but they struggled significantly on the road with a 1-5 record.

The game was marked by key scoring plays from both teams, with Columbia's CJ Happy contributing with a crucial 7-foot jumper that helped extend the Lions' lead. Kenny Noland followed up with a driving layup, further solidifying their advantage. Princeton attempted to close the gap with free throws from Jackson Hicke and others, but they could not overcome Columbia's lead.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Columbia with a spread of -1.5 and a money line of -115, while Princeton had a money line of -105. The total was set at 137.5, indicating an expectation for a moderately high-scoring game.

As for the conditions, the matchup took place in a competitive atmosphere at Princeton's home venue, where the Tigers had previously enjoyed success. However, Columbia's ability to execute their game plan effectively, combined with their previous victories over Princeton, played a significant role in their performance.

Overall, the game showcased Columbia's offensive capabilities and their ability to maintain composure against a Princeton team that struggled to find its rhythm. With this victory, the Lions not only improved their standing but also reinforced their dominance in this season's meetings against the Tigers.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLU -1.5	137.5 o -105 / u -115	Columbia Lions -115 · Princeton Tigers -105

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Leaders

PointsDalen Davis19Princeton Tigers
AssistsDalen Davis4Princeton Tigers
ReboundsMalik Abdullahi7Princeton Tigers
PointsBlair Thompson14Columbia Lions
AssistsConnor Igoe7Columbia Lions
ReboundsConnor Igoe7Columbia Lions

Recent form

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.6 scored · 69.7 allowed per game4-0 at home

L60-61at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 7
W80-68at Columbia LionsJan 31
L64-87at Cornell Big RedJan 30
W63-53vs Brown BearsJan 24
L69-71at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 19
L80-87at Harvard CrimsonJan 17
W76-60vs Yale BulldogsJan 10
W78-76vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 6
W75-69vs Vermont CatamountsDec 30
L61-65at Temple OwlsDec 23

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 5-5Streak L279.4 scored · 79.2 allowed per game3-2 away

L67-88vs Cornell Big RedFeb 7
L68-80vs Princeton TigersJan 31
W72-67vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 31
W79-69at Dartmouth Big GreenJan 24
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

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	Princeton Tigers
Field goals	28-49	25-49
Field goal %	57	51
Three-pointers	10-21	3-13
Three-point %	48	23
Free throws	9-20	12-17
Free throw %	45	71
Rebounds	25	29
Offensive rebounds	8	9
Defensive rebounds	17	20
Assists	12	5
Steals	3	2
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	5	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	8
Fast-break points	3	1
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	11	5
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	60	37

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-35Jackson Hicke makes layup
2nd Half34-35Connor Igoe makes layup
2nd Half37-35Miles Franklin makes 27-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half39-35Miles Franklin makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half39-36Dalen Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-36Kenny Noland makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-38Jackson Hicke makes driving layup
2nd Half44-38Blair Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half44-40Jacob Huggins makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half46-40Richard Nweke makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half46-41Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-42Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-42Blair Thompson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half49-44Dalen Davis makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half49-46Jackson Hicke makes layup (Landon Clark assists)
2nd Half51-46Gerard O'Keefe makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half54-46Kenny Noland makes 28-foot three point jumper (Richard Nweke assists)
2nd Half57-46Gerard O'Keefe makes 28-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half57-48Malik Abdullahi makes driving layup
2nd Half57-50Malik Abdullahi makes driving layup
2nd Half59-50Gerard O'Keefe makes 10-foot jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half59-52Landon Clark makes layup
2nd Half60-52Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-54Landon Clark makes 10-foot hook shot
2nd Half62-54Gerard O'Keefe makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half62-56Jackson Hicke makes driving layup
2nd Half65-56Blair Thompson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half65-58Jackson Hicke makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half65-60Dalen Davis makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half68-60Connor Igoe makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half69-60Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-60Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-62CJ Happy makes 7-foot jumper (Dalen Davis assists)
2nd Half72-62Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half72-63Malik Abdullahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-63Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-64Jackson Hicke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-65Jackson Hicke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-65Miles Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-65Miles Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2