NCAAB · Final

Yale Bulldogs Edge Columbia Lions in Close Contest

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Levien Gymnasium

Yale Bulldogs 60, Columbia Lions 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Yale Bulldogs vs Columbia Lions?

Yale Bulldogs beat Columbia Lions 60-54 at Levien Gymnasium on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Yale Bulldogs vs Columbia Lions?

Yale Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Yale Bulldogs narrowly defeated the Columbia Lions with a final score of 60-54 at Levien Gymnasium. This game was significant for both teams, as Yale aimed to solidify their strong season while Columbia sought to improve their standings after a challenging stretch.

Yale entered the game with an impressive away record of 22-5, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. In their last ten games, they had a record of 8-2, averaging 78.6 points scored and allowing 70.6 points. However, they were coming off a loss to the Cornell Big Red, which snapped a winning streak. Conversely, Columbia struggled with a home record of 16-11, having won only three of their last ten games, with a record of 3-7. They averaged 69.9 points scored while allowing 76.5 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

The matchup was marked by Columbia's recent difficulties at home, where they had a record of 1-4 in their last five games. Yale, on the other hand, had a solid away record of 4-1 in their last five games, displaying their capability to secure victories outside their home court. This game was also part of a larger trend, as Yale had previously defeated Columbia in all three of their last meetings, including a significant win earlier in the season where they triumphed 91-74.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both squads were at full strength for this crucial encounter. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Yale favored by 6.5 points, indicating expectations for a competitive game. The total points line was set at 147.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring capabilities of both teams.

The conditions for the game were typical for a late February evening, with both teams ready to battle for crucial conference standings. As the game progressed, Yale maintained a slight edge, which they built upon through key free throws in the second half, particularly from Casey Simmons, who contributed significantly to their scoring in the closing moments.

Viewers were treated to a display of defensive strategies and tactical plays, as both teams fought hard for every point. Columbia's Connor Igoe made a driving layup late in the game, bringing the Lions within six points, but it was not enough to overcome Yale's lead. The final score of 60-54 reflects the competitive nature of the fixture, with Yale managing to hold off Columbia's late-game push.

In summary, the Yale Bulldogs secured a hard-fought victory against the Columbia Lions, reinforcing their strong season while Columbia continues to seek improvement as they head further into the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	YALE -6.5	147.5 o -105 / u -115	Yale Bulldogs -270 · Columbia Lions +220

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Leaders

PointsKenny Noland20Columbia Lions
AssistsKenny Noland2Columbia Lions
ReboundsMason Ritter9Columbia Lions
PointsNick Townsend18Yale Bulldogs
AssistsNick Townsend4Yale Bulldogs
ReboundsNick Townsend7Yale Bulldogs

Recent form

Columbia Lions

Last 10: 3-7Streak L169.9 scored · 76.5 allowed per game1-4 at home

L63-64vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 21
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

Yale Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak L178.6 scored · 70.6 allowed per game4-1 away

L69-72at Cornell Big RedFeb 27
W74-70vs Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 21
W76-75at Harvard CrimsonFeb 14
W83-70at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 14
W87-81at Howard BisonFeb 10
W81-69vs Brown BearsFeb 7
L65-67vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 1
W83-68vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 31
W77-60at Pennsylvania QuakersJan 24
W91-74vs Columbia LionsJan 19

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	Yale Bulldogs	Columbia Lions
Field goals	22-40	21-58
Field goal %	55	36
Three-pointers	4-13	4-21
Three-point %	31	19
Free throws	12-17	8-9
Free throw %	71	89
Rebounds	26	30
Offensive rebounds	4	13
Defensive rebounds	22	17
Assists	14	5
Steals	4	10
Blocks	5	1
Turnovers	14	14
Team turnovers	0	4
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	22
Fast-break points	3	9
Points in the paint	34	30
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	13	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

1st Half23-20Kenny Noland makes 26-foot three pointer
1st Half26-20Nick Townsend makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Isaac Celiscar assists)
1st Half28-20Jordan Brathwaite makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Trevor Mullin assists)
1st Half28-23Gerard O'Keefe makes 24-foot three point jumper (Blair Thompson assists)
1st Half30-23Nick Townsend makes layup
1st Half32-23Riley Fox makes driving layup (Nick Townsend assists)
1st Half34-23Isaac Celiscar makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Jordan Brathwaite assists)
1st Half34-25Miles Franklin makes driving layup
2nd Half34-27Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half34-29Mason Ritter makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half36-29Casey Simmons makes driving layup
2nd Half36-31Blair Thompson makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Mason Ritter assists)
2nd Half36-33Hampton Sanders makes driving layup
2nd Half38-33Jordan Brathwaite makes driving layup (Nick Townsend assists)
2nd Half41-33Nick Townsend makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trevor Mullin assists)
2nd Half42-33Nick Townsend makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-36Kenny Noland makes 26-foot three point jumper (Miles Franklin assists)
2nd Half42-38Mason Ritter makes 3-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-38Jordan Brathwaite makes driving layup
2nd Half46-38Riley Fox makes layup
2nd Half46-40Miles Franklin makes driving layup
2nd Half48-40Isaac Celiscar makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half48-41Hampton Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-42Hampton Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-42Isaac Celiscar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nick Townsend assists)
2nd Half51-44Kenny Noland makes driving layup
2nd Half53-44Nick Townsend makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half53-46Blair Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half53-47Blair Thompson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-48Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-49Kenny Noland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-49Jordan Brathwaite makes driving layup (Isaac Celiscar assists)
2nd Half55-50Mason Ritter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-50Casey Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-50Casey Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-50Nick Townsend makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-52Blair Thompson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half59-52Casey Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-52Casey Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-54Connor Igoe makes driving layup