Lions Return to Levien Gym to Host Lehigh Saturday

Saturday, November 30

New York, N.Y.

4:00 P.M.

Columbia University

Lehigh

during a men's basketball game at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019. NCAA Basketball between the Columbia Lions and the St. John's Red Storm.

Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Steven Ryan

Lions Return to Levien Gym to Host Lehigh Saturday

11/29/2019 11:12:00 AM | Men's Basketball

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Columbia and the Mountain Hawks get under way at 4 p.m. on Morningside Heights

NEW YORK - After nearly a week off, the Columbia men's basketball is back in action when it hosts Lehigh at 4 p.m. in game two of a doubleheader with the Lions' women. Tickets are still available and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

OPENING TIP-OFF

• Columbia went 1-1 at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament last weekend, falling to Rider before topping Central Connecticut State in the consolation game at Mohegan Sun Arena.

• The Lions return to Levien Gymnasium for the first time in four games. Columbia will head back on the road for three games before breaking for final exams.

• Mike Smith has scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games and in five of seven contests this season. Smith checks in at No. 2 in the Ivy League in scoring (20.1 PPG) and assists (4.7) and leads the Ancient Eight 3-point field goal percentage (48.6 percent).

NEWS/NOTES

LEHIGH'S STATUS
The Mountain Hawks went 0-2 during a recent West Coast trip, falling to Drake and Saint Mary's. James Karnik is posting 12.0 points and 7.1 rebounds. Jordan Cohen is posting 12.1 points per contest.

INSIDE THE SERIES
Columbia holds a 24-11 record all-time against Lehigh. The Lions have won the last three and five of the last six, including an 88-61 triumph on November 22, 2015 in Levien Gymnasium.

COLUMBIA VS. THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
Columbia has a rich history playing teams in the Patriot League. The Lions are 130-103 against teams currently in the conference. Columbia's most common opponent is Army, who they have faced 59 times. The Mountain Hawks are the second of three Patriot League foes on the slate.

THE IVY LEAGUE ON ESPN+
All home Columbia games and most Ivy League road contests will air on ESPN+ as part of The Ivy League's new partnership with ESPN. ESPN+ is a new, subscription-based service that offers monthly ($4.99) and yearly ($49.99) plans. Click here to subscribe to ESPN+ and start your free trial! Click here for frequently asked questions about the Ivy League on ESPN.

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