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Columbia Defeats Princeton 75-65 in Ivy League Matchup
Blair Thompson leads Lions with 14 points in victory over Tigers
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Columbia University's men's basketball team defeated Princeton University 75-65 in an Ivy League conference game on Saturday. Blair Thompson scored a team-high 14 points for the Lions, who improved their record to 15-9 overall and 4-6 in Ivy League play. Princeton was led by Dalen Davis with 19 points and Jackson Hicke with 18 points, but the Tigers fell to 8-17 on the season and 4-6 in the conference.
Why it matters
This Ivy League matchup between Columbia and Princeton was an important conference game for both teams as they look to improve their records and standings in the highly competitive Ivy League. The outcome could impact the postseason hopes for each program.
The details
Columbia was led by Blair Thompson, who scored 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range. Miles Franklin added 12 points for the Lions, while Mason Ritter chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. For Princeton, Dalen Davis scored a game-high 19 points and dished out 4 assists, while Jackson Hicke contributed 18 points. Malik Abdullahi also had 14 points and 7 rebounds for the Tigers.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Blair Thompson
A player for the Columbia Lions men's basketball team who scored a team-high 14 points in the victory over Princeton.
Dalen Davis
A player for the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team who scored a game-high 19 points in the loss to Columbia.
Jackson Hicke
A player for the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team who scored 18 points in the loss to Columbia.
Malik Abdullahi
A player for the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team who scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the loss to Columbia.
Miles Franklin
A player for the Columbia Lions men's basketball team who scored 12 points in the victory over Princeton.
Mason Ritter
A player for the Columbia Lions men's basketball team who scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the victory over Princeton.
The takeaway
This Ivy League matchup between Columbia and Princeton was a closely contested game, with the Lions ultimately prevailing 75-65 behind a strong performance from Blair Thompson. The outcome keeps both teams in the middle of the Ivy League standings, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the conference season.
