Harvard Crimson 79, Columbia Lions 54
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Columbia Lions 79–54 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 25-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:34 swung win probability 59% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Columbia Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 38 | 41 | 79 |
| Columbia Lions | 29 | 25 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:34 swung win probability 59% → 28%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Lost H2 25-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 3:37 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 39.3% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 8–0 | H1 15:34 | 59% → 28% |
| Harvard Crimson | 9–0 | H2 3:37 | 0% → 0% |