Columbia University
Mount Saint Vincent
Columbia Back In Action Saturday Against Mount Saint Vincent
11/19/2021 9:10:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Lions host the Dolphins in non-conference action at 2 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or calling 888-LIONS-11. Please find Columbia's detailed venue policies here. The game can also be seen live on ESPN+.
SAAC FOOD DRIVE
Columbia's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is hosting a Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive at Saturday's game. All fans who donate three or more canned or non-perishable food items will receive a free ticket to any remaining non-conference men's or women's basketball game! Donation bins will be located at the entrance of Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium. All donated items will be delivered to Broadway Community.
OPENING TIP-OFF
• Columbia earned its first win of the season, rallying from 16 points down in the second half, to defeat Binghamton, 85-77, in overtime Wednesday. The victory snapped a 15-game losing streak, dating back to January 18, 2020, and was the largest comeback for the program in the Jim Engles era.
• The Lions had four players score in double-figures Wednesday, led by a career-high 21 from Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa. Josh Odunowo also picked up his first double-double - notching 16 points and 10 rebounds.
• Saturday marks the end of a three-game home stand. Columbia will spend Thanksgiving week on the road with contests against Lehigh (Nov. 23) and Boston College (Nov. 26) on deck.
NEWS/NOTES
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT'S STATUS
The Dolphins, who compete at the NCAA Division III level, are coming off an 81-49 defeat to Yeshiva to kick off Skyline Conference play Tuesday. Dan Porcic leads the squad, averaging 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Columbia and Mount Saint Vincent will meet for the second time in the past three seasons. The Lions took down the Dolphins, 86-56, in their final non-conference tuneup in early 2020.
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