Columbia Lions 104, Cornell Big Red 99
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Columbia Lions
Columbia Lions defeated Cornell Big Red 104–99 on 2026-01-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 5:23 swung win probability 55% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cornell Big Red lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Lions | 56 | 48 | 104 |
| Cornell Big Red | 56 | 43 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 5:23 swung win probability 55% → 1%.
Why Cornell Big Red lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 5:23 (win probability 55% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 54.0% eFG vs a 59.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 28-18 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Big Red | 10–0 | H1 8:59 | 49% → 85% |
| Cornell Big Red | 11–0 | H2 13:40 | 37% → 90% |
| Columbia Lions | 10–0 | H2 5:23 | 55% → 1% |