Columbia Lions 71, Harvard Crimson 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Columbia Lions 81–71 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 3:15 swung win probability 64% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Columbia Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Lions | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| Harvard Crimson | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 3:15 swung win probability 64% → 100%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 13:40 (win probability 51% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 47.1% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 15-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 9–0 | H1 13:40 | 51% → 81% |
| Harvard Crimson | 9–0 | H2 3:15 | 64% → 100% |