Columbia Lions 74, Yale Bulldogs 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Yale Bulldogs
Yale Bulldogs defeated Columbia Lions 91–74 on 2026-01-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:24 swung win probability 57% → 87%. 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 | 35 | 39 | 74 |
| Yale Bulldogs | 44 | 47 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:24 swung win probability 57% → 87%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Lost H1 35-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 10:24 (win probability 57% → 87% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 10:24 | 57% → 87% |
| Yale Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 15:34 | 92% → 100% |