NCAAB · Final

Columbia Lions Dominate Penn State Abington Nittany Lions

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Levien Gymnasium

Columbia Lions 106, Penn State Abington Nittany Lions 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Penn State Abington Nittany Lions vs Columbia Lions?

Columbia Lions beat Penn State Abington Nittany Lions 106-51 at Levien Gymnasium on December 31, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Columbia Lions triumphed over the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions with a final score of 106-51. This decisive victory showcased Columbia's offensive prowess and solidified their strong home record of 11-3 for the season. The game took place at Levien Gymnasium on December 31, 2025, and the Lions demonstrated their dominance throughout, particularly in the second half.

Columbia entered the game with an impressive recent form, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games. They had been averaging 81.3 points scored per game while allowing only 67.5 points, reflecting a strong offensive and defensive balance. Their last outing before this match was a win against the North Florida Ospreys, where they scored 90 points, further emphasizing their scoring capabilities. At home, Columbia remained undefeated, holding a perfect 5-0 record, which undoubtedly contributed to their confidence heading into this fixture.

On the other hand, Penn State Abington struggled in their recent performance, having lost their last game against Loyola Maryland Greyhounds with a score of 60-96. This defeat marked their only game in the last stretch, and they had averaged just 60 points while allowing a staggering 96 points in that match. Their away record stood at 0-1, indicating challenges in competing outside their home venue.

The game saw Columbia take control early, and they maintained that momentum throughout. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted their offensive depth, with notable contributions from players like Gerard O'Keefe, who made a series of shots including a 25-foot three-point jumper and a 12-foot pullup jump shot. Richard Nweke also made his presence felt with an alley-oop dunk, showcasing the team's athleticism and skill.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details that might have affected either team's lineup. However, the absence of key players can often impact a team's performance, especially in matchups where one side is heavily favored.

The betting market reflected Columbia's strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win. This aligns with their performance metrics and recent form, as well as their home court advantage.

Conditions in the gym were favorable for play, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on the game. Viewers were treated to a display of effective teamwork and individual skill from the Lions, particularly as they executed plays that led to high-percentage shots.

Overall, this matchup served as a significant statement for the Columbia Lions, who not only reinforced their home dominance but also demonstrated their capability to score efficiently against a struggling opponent. The final score of 106-51 will likely be remembered as a highlight in their season, showcasing their potential as they continue through the NCAAB landscape.

Leaders

PointsGerard O'Keefe19Columbia Lions
AssistsHampton Sanders10Columbia Lions
ReboundsConnor Igoe11Columbia Lions
PointsTamir Powell14Penn State Abington Nittany Lions
AssistsJoJo Kelly6Penn State Abington Nittany Lions
ReboundsMike Byfield7Penn State Abington Nittany Lions

Recent form

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 8-2Streak W181.3 scored · 67.5 allowed per game5-0 at home

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
W95-70vs Longwood LancersNov 23
W82-67at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 21
W54-49vs Boston University TerriersNov 19

Penn State Abington Nittany Lions

1 game: 0-1Streak L160 scored · 96 allowed per game0-1 away

L60-96at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 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	Penn State Abington Nittany Lions	Columbia Lions
Field goals	15-55	43-76
Field goal %	27	57
Three-pointers	3-17	9-24
Three-point %	18	38
Free throws	18-29	11-19
Free throw %	62	58
Rebounds	23	62
Offensive rebounds	8	23
Defensive rebounds	15	39
Assists	9	33
Steals	9	7
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	13
Fast-break points	5	30
Points in the paint	18	64
Fouls	16	19
Largest lead	0	55
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	95

How the scoring went

1st Half32-54Tamir Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half33-54Tamir Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-56Mason Ritter makes layup (Ryan Soulis assists)
2nd Half33-58Miles Franklin makes driving layup
2nd Half33-60Miles Franklin makes 5-foot hook shot (Kenny Noland assists)
2nd Half35-60Tyler Meinel makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (JoJo Kelly assists)
2nd Half35-62Miles Franklin makes 3-foot dunk (Blair Thompson assists)
2nd Half37-62Tamir Powell makes layup (JoJo Kelly assists)
2nd Half37-65Kenny Noland makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mason Ritter assists)
2nd Half37-67Connor Igoe makes layup
2nd Half39-67Tamir Powell makes layup (Tyler Fox assists)
2nd Half39-70Blair Thompson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half40-70Mike Byfield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-72Gerard O'Keefe makes driving layup (Richard Nweke assists)
2nd Half40-73Gerard O'Keefe makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half41-73JoJo Kelly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-73JoJo Kelly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-75Connor Igoe makes driving layup
2nd Half42-77Connor Igoe makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half42-79Richard Nweke makes 3-foot dunk (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half42-82Hampton Sanders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
2nd Half43-82Mike Byfield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-82Tyler Meinel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-84Richard Nweke makes layup
2nd Half45-84JoJo Kelly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-84Tamir Powell makes layup (Tyler Fox assists)
2nd Half47-87Gerard O'Keefe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half48-87Mike Byfield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-87Mike Byfield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-89Ryan Soulis makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half49-91Richard Nweke makes layup
2nd Half49-93Ryan Soulis makes layup (Richard Nweke assists)
2nd Half51-93JoJo Kelly makes layup
2nd Half51-95Gerard O'Keefe makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-97Richard Nweke makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Ryan Soulis assists)
2nd Half51-98Leland Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-99Richard Nweke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-102Gerard O'Keefe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Hampton Sanders assists)
2nd Half51-104Gerard O'Keefe makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-106Hampton Sanders makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Columbia Lions, below favours Penn State Abington Nittany Lions.