Friday, November 21
Bethlehem, Pa.
6:00 P.M.
Columbia University
at
Lehigh
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Geoffrey Bolte
Men’s Basketball Squares Off at Lehigh on Friday; Returns Home for Longwood on Sunday
11/20/2025 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Lions continue the non-conference gauntlet with two games in three days
NEW YORK — Columbia men's basketball travels to Bethlehem, Pa., for a matchup at Lehigh at 6 p.m. on Friday from Stabler Arena before returning home for a tilt with Longwood at 2 p.m. on Sunday from Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium.
Friday's matchup between the Lions (3-1) and Mountain Hawks (2-2) can be followed via live stats or watched live on ESPN+. Marco Socci (play-by-play) and Ryan McGettigan (analyst) will have the call.
Sunday's contest between the Lions and Lancers (3-2) can be followed via live stats or watched live on ESPN+. Lance Medow (play-by-play) and John Giannini (analyst) will have the call. Click here to purchase tickets.
News/Notes
Opening Tip-Off
Columbia earned its second wire-to-wire victory of the season on Tuesday night against Boston University, 54-49. Columbia held the Terriors to just 2-18 from three-point range and 0-5 from deep in the second half.
Columbia's 17 second half points on Tuesday were the fewest points the Lions have scored in a half in a win since Dec. 3, 2022 vs. New Hampshire.
The Lions and Mountain Hawks meet for the 41st time, with Columbia holding a 26-14 advantage in the series. Columbia faces Longwood for the sixth time and it will mark the first meeting between the teams since 2017.
Last Time Out
The Lions staved off a late comeback in a 54-49 victory against Boston University on Tuesday night inside Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium.
Columbia led the entire way against the Terriers (2-3) in the teams' first meeting since 2002. Miles Franklin and Ryan Soulis led the Lions with 10 points each. Mason Ritter followed with nine points and five rebounds. Zine Eddine Bedri pulled down 12 rebounds to go with six points and three assists.
The Lions survived an 8:54 scoring drought down the stretch as the Terriers brought Columbia's commanding 17-point halftime lead all the way down to two with 1:21 remaining in the game.
Kenny Noland went to the free throw line with 22 seconds to play and knocked down both shots, pushing the margin to four. Then with eight ticks left, the Terriers' Chance Gladden missed a lay-up, and Bedri came down with the rebound to seal a second straight home win.
Breaking The Glass
The Lions out-rebounded UMass Lowell last Thursday, 48-25. The plus-23 advantage was Columbia's largest rebounding margin against a Division I opponent since Nov. 15, 2010, vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, when the Lions were 44-21 on the boards against the Hawks.
The 48 rebounds are the most boards in a game for Columbia against a Division I foe since Dec. 12, 2022 (at Lafayette). Columbia also had 23 offensive rebounds, marking the first time the Lions secured over 20 offensive boards since Jan. 16, 2023 vs. Cornell. Mason Ritter and Zine Eddine Bedri are each averaging over six rebounds per game.
How Many Miles Can He Go?
First-year guard Miles Franklin shined in his collegiate debut in the Nov. 7 season opener. The Vienna, Virginia native came off the bench and in 18 minutes of action tallied 13 points on 5-5 shooting from the floor. Franklin knocked down two three-pointers and recorded three rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.
Franklin followed up last Monday at No. 3 UConn with a 10-point showing (eight in the second half) on 5-8 shooting. His performance included a posterizing dunk over Silas Demary Jr. with 8:42 remaining in the game. He was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week.
Franklin made his first career start in Thursday's home opener and logged 18 minutes. He has scored double-figures in three out of four games this season.
1,000 Points Watch
Columbia's Avery Brown (859 points) and Kenny Noland (796 points) each are closing in on the 1,000-point mark for their careers. The last Lion to reach 1,000 points was Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa on Feb. 23, 2024. Columbia has 30 all-time 1,000-point scorers.
Series History - Lehigh
Columbia is 26-14 all-time against the Mountain Hawks and squeezed out a 76-75 victory in New York City last season. The two teams last met in Bethlehem in 2021, when Lehigh earned a 79-72 win.
Series History - Longwood
Columbia is 3-2 all-time against the Lancers and Sunday's meeting will be the first between the two teams since 2017 in Virginia, where Columbia earned an 88-78 win.
Up Next
Following these next two games over the span of three days, the Lions visit Fairfield on Wednesday at 7 p.m. from Leo D. Mahoney Arena. The game will air on ESPN+.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on X and Instagram, search Columbia men's basketball on Facebook, or follow on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Friday's matchup between the Lions (3-1) and Mountain Hawks (2-2) can be followed via live stats or watched live on ESPN+. Marco Socci (play-by-play) and Ryan McGettigan (analyst) will have the call.
Sunday's contest between the Lions and Lancers (3-2) can be followed via live stats or watched live on ESPN+. Lance Medow (play-by-play) and John Giannini (analyst) will have the call. Click here to purchase tickets.
News/Notes
Opening Tip-Off
Columbia earned its second wire-to-wire victory of the season on Tuesday night against Boston University, 54-49. Columbia held the Terriors to just 2-18 from three-point range and 0-5 from deep in the second half.
Columbia's 17 second half points on Tuesday were the fewest points the Lions have scored in a half in a win since Dec. 3, 2022 vs. New Hampshire.
The Lions and Mountain Hawks meet for the 41st time, with Columbia holding a 26-14 advantage in the series. Columbia faces Longwood for the sixth time and it will mark the first meeting between the teams since 2017.
Last Time Out
The Lions staved off a late comeback in a 54-49 victory against Boston University on Tuesday night inside Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium.
Columbia led the entire way against the Terriers (2-3) in the teams' first meeting since 2002. Miles Franklin and Ryan Soulis led the Lions with 10 points each. Mason Ritter followed with nine points and five rebounds. Zine Eddine Bedri pulled down 12 rebounds to go with six points and three assists.
The Lions survived an 8:54 scoring drought down the stretch as the Terriers brought Columbia's commanding 17-point halftime lead all the way down to two with 1:21 remaining in the game.
Kenny Noland went to the free throw line with 22 seconds to play and knocked down both shots, pushing the margin to four. Then with eight ticks left, the Terriers' Chance Gladden missed a lay-up, and Bedri came down with the rebound to seal a second straight home win.
Breaking The Glass
The Lions out-rebounded UMass Lowell last Thursday, 48-25. The plus-23 advantage was Columbia's largest rebounding margin against a Division I opponent since Nov. 15, 2010, vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, when the Lions were 44-21 on the boards against the Hawks.
The 48 rebounds are the most boards in a game for Columbia against a Division I foe since Dec. 12, 2022 (at Lafayette). Columbia also had 23 offensive rebounds, marking the first time the Lions secured over 20 offensive boards since Jan. 16, 2023 vs. Cornell. Mason Ritter and Zine Eddine Bedri are each averaging over six rebounds per game.
How Many Miles Can He Go?
First-year guard Miles Franklin shined in his collegiate debut in the Nov. 7 season opener. The Vienna, Virginia native came off the bench and in 18 minutes of action tallied 13 points on 5-5 shooting from the floor. Franklin knocked down two three-pointers and recorded three rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.
Franklin followed up last Monday at No. 3 UConn with a 10-point showing (eight in the second half) on 5-8 shooting. His performance included a posterizing dunk over Silas Demary Jr. with 8:42 remaining in the game. He was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week.
Franklin made his first career start in Thursday's home opener and logged 18 minutes. He has scored double-figures in three out of four games this season.
1,000 Points Watch
Columbia's Avery Brown (859 points) and Kenny Noland (796 points) each are closing in on the 1,000-point mark for their careers. The last Lion to reach 1,000 points was Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa on Feb. 23, 2024. Columbia has 30 all-time 1,000-point scorers.
Series History - Lehigh
Columbia is 26-14 all-time against the Mountain Hawks and squeezed out a 76-75 victory in New York City last season. The two teams last met in Bethlehem in 2021, when Lehigh earned a 79-72 win.
Series History - Longwood
Columbia is 3-2 all-time against the Lancers and Sunday's meeting will be the first between the two teams since 2017 in Virginia, where Columbia earned an 88-78 win.
Up Next
Following these next two games over the span of three days, the Lions visit Fairfield on Wednesday at 7 p.m. from Leo D. Mahoney Arena. The game will air on ESPN+.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on X and Instagram, search Columbia men's basketball on Facebook, or follow on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
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