NCAAB · Final

Yale Bulldogs Defeat Columbia Lions 91-74 in NCAAB Matchup

Monday, January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · John J. Lee Amphitheater

Yale Bulldogs 91, Columbia Lions 74, 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 Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs beat Columbia Lions 91-74 at John J. Lee Amphitheater on January 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

The Yale Bulldogs secured a decisive 91-74 victory over the Columbia Lions at the John J. Lee Amphitheater on January 19, 2026. This matchup was particularly notable as it showcased the Bulldogs' strong home performance against a competitive Columbia squad. Yale improved its home record to 5-0 this season, while Columbia's away record fell to 2-4.

Yale entered the game with a home record of 14-3, demonstrating a solid performance in their last ten games with an 8-2 record, including a recent win against the Cornell Big Red, where they scored 102 points. The Bulldogs averaged 85.3 points per game while allowing 72.9 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 80.6 points while conceding 76.2, indicating a slight dip in defensive performance but still showcasing their offensive capabilities.

Columbia, on the other hand, had a record of 12-6 and had been struggling recently, losing their last two games. They recorded a 6-4 mark in their last ten outings, with their most recent game resulting in an 80-86 loss to the Brown Bears. The Lions averaged 82.0 points per game while allowing 72.7 points in their last ten games. In their last five games, they scored an average of 86.8 points but allowed 79.4, highlighting their offensive strength despite recent setbacks.

Historically, Yale has had the upper hand in their previous meetings with Columbia, winning both encounters in the 2025 season. The Bulldogs won 90-64 at home and 92-88 away, further establishing their dominance in this rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups given the stakes of the matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Yale significantly, listing them at -9.5 on the spread, with a total set at 150.5. Yale's money line was at -500, while Columbia's was at 380, indicating a strong belief in a Bulldogs victory.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Yale's home advantage at the John J. Lee Amphitheater likely played a role in their performance, as they have consistently excelled on their home court.

As the game progressed, Yale maintained control, with significant contributions from players like Alvin Loving, who made a notable 23-foot three-point jumper, and Courtney Wallace, who assisted on key plays. The Bulldogs' ability to stretch their lead in the second half was crucial, as they outscored Columbia decisively in the latter stages of the game.

Overall, this matchup highlighted Yale's offensive firepower and ability to capitalize on home court advantage, while Columbia will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they look to bounce back in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	YALE -9.5	150.5 o -115 / u -105	Columbia Lions +380 · Yale Bulldogs -500

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Leaders

PointsNick Townsend25Yale Bulldogs
AssistsIsaac Celiscar6Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsNick Townsend8Yale Bulldogs
PointsKenny Noland13Columbia Lions
AssistsKenny Noland2Columbia Lions
ReboundsConnor Igoe4Columbia Lions

Recent form

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W185.3 scored · 72.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W102-68vs Cornell Big RedJan 17
L60-76at Princeton TigersJan 10
W70-53at Brown BearsJan 6
L78-102at Alabama Crimson TideDec 30
W93-82vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 10
W80-66vs UIC FlamesDec 7
W79-61vs Brandeis JudgesDec 4
W117-53vs SUNY Maritime PrivateersDec 3
W77-74at Vermont CatamountsNov 30
W97-94at Akron ZipsNov 25

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 6-4Streak L282 scored · 72.7 allowed per game2-3 away

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
W92-44vs Sarah Lawrence GryphonsNov 29

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	Yale Bulldogs
Field goals	25-49	31-61
Field goal %	51	51
Three-pointers	3-17	12-24
Three-point %	18	50
Free throws	21-25	17-19
Free throw %	84	89
Rebounds	26	31
Offensive rebounds	8	14
Defensive rebounds	18	17
Assists	7	20
Steals	4	5
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	10
Fast-break points	2	3
Points in the paint	38	30
Fouls	15	17
Largest lead	2	21
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	7	87

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-57Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half43-57Connor Igoe makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half45-57Richard Nweke makes driving layup
2nd Half45-58Nick Townsend makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-59Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-59Connor Igoe makes driving layup
2nd Half47-61Samson Aletan makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Nick Townsend assists)
2nd Half49-61Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half49-64Riley Fox makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devon Arlington assists)
2nd Half50-64Ryan Soulis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Jordan Brathwaite makes 1-foot dunk (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half52-66Kenny Noland makes layup (Ryan Soulis assists)
2nd Half52-68Isaac Celiscar makes layup (Samson Aletan assists)
2nd Half54-68Ryan Soulis makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half55-68Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-68Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-69Riley Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-70Riley Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-70Mason Ritter makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half58-73Nick Townsend makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half59-73Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-73Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-76Nick Townsend makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevor Mullin assists)
2nd Half61-76Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-76Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-79Casey Simmons makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half62-81Samson Aletan makes driving layup
2nd Half63-81Blair Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-84Trevor Mullin makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half66-84Connor Igoe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Blair Thompson assists)
2nd Half67-84Connor Igoe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-84Connor Igoe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-85Nick Townsend makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-86Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-86Ryan Soulis makes 13-foot hook shot
2nd Half70-88Courtney Wallace makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half72-88Leland Coleman makes driving layup
2nd Half72-91Alvin Loving makes 23-foot three point jumper (Courtney Wallace assists)
2nd Half73-91Connor Igoe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-91Connor Igoe makes free throw 2 of 2