Princeton Tigers 80, Columbia Lions 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Princeton Tigers
Princeton Tigers defeated Columbia Lions 80–68 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:00 swung win probability 89% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Columbia Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Tigers | 34 | 46 | 80 |
| Columbia Lions | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:00 swung win probability 89% → 64%.
Why Columbia Lions lost
- Lost H2 34-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:00 (win probability 89% → 64% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 54.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 16-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Tigers | 8–0 | H1 6:00 | 89% → 64% |