Yale Bulldogs 60, Columbia Lions 54
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Yale Bulldogs
Yale Bulldogs defeated Columbia Lions 60–54 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:27 swung win probability 55% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Columbia Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| Columbia Lions | 25 | 29 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:27 swung win probability 55% → 20%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Lost H1 25-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 15:27 (win probability 55% → 20% for the home side).
- Shot 39.7% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 10–0 | H1 15:27 | 55% → 20% |