NEW YORK - Columbia men's basketball will look to build on a strong performance at Sacred Heart when it welcomes Delaware State to Levien Gym Wednesday, November 16 for a 7 p.m. contest.

OPENING TIP-OFF

• Columbia is still in search of its first win after dropping a heartbreaker, 88-85, at Sacred Heart Sunday. The contest saw 23 lead changes and 11 tie scores.

• Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa posted a career-high 28 points, going 10-of-17 from the field, against the Pioneers. It was the first time he hit double-figure scoring this season after doing so 14 times last season.

NEWS/NOTES

DELAWARE STATE'S STATUS
The Hornets put up a tough fight at Villanova, taking a 10-point lead in the first half before the Wildcats clawed back for a 60-50 win Monday night. Delaware State also played at Virginia Tech to open the season and topped Immaculata for its lone win of the season. Brandon Stone is pacing the squad, averaging 16.3 points, on 61.8 percent shooting from the floor, and 8.3 rebounds.

INSIDE THE SERIES - DELAWARE STATE
Wednesday will mark just the second meeting between Columbia and Delaware State. The Lions took the previous meeting, 47-41, on Nov. 12, 2007 in the Preseason NIT in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBIA AGAINST THE MEAC
Columbia is 8-0 against teams currently in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Lions have not faced a MEAC opponent since topping Howard, 66-48, on Jan. 7, 2017 at home.

BUSY SLATE
Columbia will play two more times this week, heading to Maine a Friday night contest before returning home to take on SUNY Martime Sunday at 1 p.m. 

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