NCAAB · Final

Dartmouth Edges Columbia in Nail-Biting Finish

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Levien Gymnasium

Dartmouth Big Green 64, Columbia Lions 63, 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 Dartmouth Big Green vs Columbia Lions?

Dartmouth Big Green beat Columbia Lions 64-63 at Levien Gymnasium on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Dartmouth Big Green vs Columbia Lions?

Columbia Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -305 (about 75% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling contest at Levien Gymnasium, the Dartmouth Big Green narrowly defeated the Columbia Lions with a final score of 64-63. This matchup was particularly significant as it showcased two teams with contrasting recent forms, and the outcome highlighted the competitive nature of the NCAAB league.

Columbia entered the game with a home record of 15-10 and had been struggling recently, holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 74.0 points per game but were allowing an average of 80.0 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last five games reflected a record of 2-3, with an average of 69.8 points scored and 75.2 points allowed. In their previous game, they secured a victory against the Princeton Tigers, winning 75-65, which was a much-needed boost for the team.

On the other hand, Dartmouth, with an away record of 11-13, had also been inconsistent, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten games. They averaged 74.1 points scored and allowed 77.7 points during this stretch. However, they were on a three-game losing streak leading up to this matchup, including a recent loss to the Brown Bears, where they fell 76-79. Despite their struggles, Dartmouth had previously managed to defeat Columbia in their last meeting on January 24, 2026, with a score of 79-69.

The teams had met three times in the past two seasons, with Dartmouth holding a 2-1 advantage in those matchups. The previous encounters included a loss for Columbia at home in February 2025, where they were defeated 89-95, and another loss in February 2025 with a score of 56-78. This history added a layer of intensity to the game, as Columbia sought to even the score against their rivals.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams were likely feeling the effects of a long season as they approached the final stretch of games.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this fixture, with DraftKings setting the spread at -6.5 in favor of Columbia, indicating they were expected to win by a small margin. The total points line was set at 150.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair was anticipated. Columbia was listed at -305.0 for the moneyline, while Dartmouth was at 245.0, underscoring the perception of Columbia as the stronger team.

As for the conditions of the game, it took place in Levien Gymnasium, a venue known for its intimate atmosphere, which often adds to the excitement of college basketball games. Fans were treated to a close contest that saw both teams exchanging leads multiple times.

The final moments of the game were particularly tense, with Dartmouth managing to secure their victory through a series of critical free throws. Mason Ritter and Kareem Thomas were instrumental in the closing stages, with Ritter making crucial free throws that pushed Dartmouth ahead. Columbia fought back with a driving layup from Kenny Noland, but it was not enough to reclaim the lead.

Ultimately, Dartmouth's ability to maintain composure in the final minutes allowed them to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The game served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on a given night.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLU -6.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	Dartmouth Big Green +245 · Columbia Lions -305

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Leaders

PointsKenny Noland17Columbia Lions
AssistsKenny Noland6Columbia Lions
ReboundsConnor Igoe10Columbia Lions
PointsJackson Munro13Dartmouth Big Green
AssistsConnor Amundsen8Dartmouth Big Green
ReboundsBrandon Mitchell-Day11Dartmouth Big Green

Recent form

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 4-6Streak W174 scored · 80 allowed per game1-3 at home

W75-65at Princeton TigersFeb 14
L67-76at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 14
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

Dartmouth Big Green

Last 10: 4-6Streak L374.1 scored · 77.7 allowed per game3-1 away

L76-79vs Brown BearsFeb 14
L70-83vs Yale BulldogsFeb 14
L58-71vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 7
W77-70at Brown BearsJan 31
L68-83at Yale BulldogsJan 31
L69-79vs Columbia LionsJan 24
W71-69vs Princeton TigersJan 19
L74-84vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 17
W102-91at Cornell Big RedJan 10
W76-68at Harvard CrimsonJan 6

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	Dartmouth Big Green	Columbia Lions
Field goals	20-56	25-66
Field goal %	36	38
Three-pointers	8-31	7-23
Three-point %	26	30
Free throws	16-17	6-9
Free throw %	94	67
Rebounds	34	45
Offensive rebounds	5	13
Defensive rebounds	29	32
Assists	14	14
Steals	7	5
Blocks	5	0
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	8
Fast-break points	2	4
Points in the paint	22	36
Fouls	12	12
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	51	48

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-30Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half31-30Kareem Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half31-32Connor Igoe makes driving layup (Miles Franklin assists)
2nd Half32-32Brandon Mitchell-Day makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-32Brandon Mitchell-Day makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-32Jackson Munro makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half38-32Connor Amundsen makes driving layup (Nikola Abusara assists)
2nd Half39-32Nikola Abusara makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-32Nikola Abusara makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-32Cameron McNamee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-32Cameron McNamee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-35Blair Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half42-37Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half44-37Nikola Abusara makes driving layup
2nd Half44-39Blair Thompson makes 5-foot jumper (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half44-42Kenny Noland makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half45-42Cameron McNamee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-42Cameron McNamee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-42Jackson Munro makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-44Mason Ritter makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half48-46Miles Franklin makes layup
2nd Half48-49Miles Franklin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half51-49Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half53-49Connor Amundsen makes layup (Brandon Mitchell-Day assists)
2nd Half53-52Kenny Noland makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half55-52Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half55-53Connor Igoe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-54Connor Igoe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-54Jackson Munro makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half58-57Kenny Noland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mason Ritter assists)
2nd Half60-57Nikola Abusara makes layup (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half60-58Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-59Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-59Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-59Kareem Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-61Kenny Noland makes driving layup (Mason Ritter assists)
2nd Half62-62Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-63Mason Ritter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-63Jackson Munro makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-63Jackson Munro makes free throw 2 of 2