Lions Set 2019-20 Non-Conference Slate
7/31/2019 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Year four of the Jim Engles' era begins Nov. 5 at Lafayette; home opener Nov. 13 vs. Binghamton
NEW YORK – Columbia men's basketball's 2019-20 non-conference schedule is officially complete, head coach Jim Engles announced Wednesday. The Lions' campaign is comprised of 16 contests, highlighted by four opponents that reached the 2019 NCAA Tournament and five home games.
The complete non-conference schedule can be viewed online by clicking this link. Game times, broadcasts and the 2020 Ivy League schedule will be announced at a later date.
Columbia kicks things off Tuesday, November 5, at Lafayette before heading to Winston-Salem to take on Wake Forest Sunday, November 10. The matchup with the Demon Deacons will be the first meeting between the schools since December 27, 1969.
The Lions make their Levien Gymnasium debut Wednesday, November 13, when Binghamton comes to town.
Columbia's next four matchups are a part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. First up, defending National Champion, Virginia (Nov. 16) in Charlottesville followed by a trip to Queens to meet up with St. John's (Nov. 20). The Lions will play two more games at Mohegan Sun Arena, starting with a tilt against Rider on Saturday, November 23 and either Central Connecticut or Vermont Sunday, November 24.
On Saturday, November 30, Lehigh pays a visit to Morningside Heights prior to a season-long four-game road swing. Columbia heads to Delaware (Dec. 2), Bryant (Dec. 6), Duquesne (Dec. 9) and returns from a finals exam break at defending Patriot League Champs, Colgate (Dec. 22).
After a holiday hiatus, the Lions host Marist (Dec. 28) and Albany (Dec. 30). Columbia rings in 2020 at Maine (Jan. 2) and rounds out the slate against Division III College of Mount St. Vincent (Jan. 9).
For the latest on the Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on Twitter and Instagram, and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
NON-CONFERENCE FLEX PLANS
Columbia Athletics announced new non-conference flex ticket plans for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. Two plans are available to provide fans flexibility and affordability to 14 ticketed events throughout the 2019-2020 season.
Click here to purchase a non-conference flex plan. More information on the flex plans can be found below.
Plan 1: $75 for 12 vouchers that can be redeemed at any non-conference athletics contest on game day. A savings of 40% off the regular ticket price!*
Plan 2: $135 for 24 vouchers that can be redeemed at any non-conference athletics contest on game day. A savings of 45% off the regular ticket price!*
*A maximum of six tickets can be used at each individual contest.
Football Non-Conference Home Games
September 28 vs. Football vs. Georgetown
October 12 vs. Central Connecticut
Men's Basketball Non-Conference Home Games
November 13 vs. Binghamton
November 30 vs. Lehigh
December 28 vs. Marist
December 30 vs. Albany
January 9 vs. Mount St. Vincent
Women's Basketball Non-Conference Home Games
November 7 vs. St. Joseph's
November 10 vs. Fordham
November 30 vs. Milwaukee
December 6 vs. Georgetown
December 9 vs. Davidson
December 21 vs. NJIT
January 4 vs. Mercer
All dates subject to change. Contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 888-LIONS-11 for additional information.
The complete non-conference schedule can be viewed online by clicking this link. Game times, broadcasts and the 2020 Ivy League schedule will be announced at a later date.
Columbia kicks things off Tuesday, November 5, at Lafayette before heading to Winston-Salem to take on Wake Forest Sunday, November 10. The matchup with the Demon Deacons will be the first meeting between the schools since December 27, 1969.
The Lions make their Levien Gymnasium debut Wednesday, November 13, when Binghamton comes to town.
Columbia's next four matchups are a part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. First up, defending National Champion, Virginia (Nov. 16) in Charlottesville followed by a trip to Queens to meet up with St. John's (Nov. 20). The Lions will play two more games at Mohegan Sun Arena, starting with a tilt against Rider on Saturday, November 23 and either Central Connecticut or Vermont Sunday, November 24.
On Saturday, November 30, Lehigh pays a visit to Morningside Heights prior to a season-long four-game road swing. Columbia heads to Delaware (Dec. 2), Bryant (Dec. 6), Duquesne (Dec. 9) and returns from a finals exam break at defending Patriot League Champs, Colgate (Dec. 22).
After a holiday hiatus, the Lions host Marist (Dec. 28) and Albany (Dec. 30). Columbia rings in 2020 at Maine (Jan. 2) and rounds out the slate against Division III College of Mount St. Vincent (Jan. 9).
For the latest on the Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on Twitter and Instagram, and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
NON-CONFERENCE FLEX PLANS
Columbia Athletics announced new non-conference flex ticket plans for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. Two plans are available to provide fans flexibility and affordability to 14 ticketed events throughout the 2019-2020 season.
Click here to purchase a non-conference flex plan. More information on the flex plans can be found below.
Plan 1: $75 for 12 vouchers that can be redeemed at any non-conference athletics contest on game day. A savings of 40% off the regular ticket price!*
Plan 2: $135 for 24 vouchers that can be redeemed at any non-conference athletics contest on game day. A savings of 45% off the regular ticket price!*
*A maximum of six tickets can be used at each individual contest.
Football Non-Conference Home Games
September 28 vs. Football vs. Georgetown
October 12 vs. Central Connecticut
Men's Basketball Non-Conference Home Games
November 13 vs. Binghamton
November 30 vs. Lehigh
December 28 vs. Marist
December 30 vs. Albany
January 9 vs. Mount St. Vincent
Women's Basketball Non-Conference Home Games
November 7 vs. St. Joseph's
November 10 vs. Fordham
November 30 vs. Milwaukee
December 6 vs. Georgetown
December 9 vs. Davidson
December 21 vs. NJIT
January 4 vs. Mercer
All dates subject to change. Contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 888-LIONS-11 for additional information.
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Saturday, December 06
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