Columbia Lions 56, California Golden Bears 74
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-21 · Winner: California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears defeated Columbia Lions 74–56 on 2025-12-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 10:31 swung win probability 62% → 95%. 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 | 16 | 40 | 56 |
| California Golden Bears | 28 | 46 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 10:31 swung win probability 62% → 95%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Lost H1 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 10:31 (win probability 62% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 45.5% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
- Outscored 19-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Bears | 13–0 | H1 10:31 | 62% → 95% |
| California Golden Bears | 10–0 | H2 9:27 | 98% → 100% |