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Princeton Today
By the People, for the People
Columbia Lions defeat Princeton Tigers 75-65
Blair Thompson scores 14 points to lead Columbia to victory
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Columbia Lions defeated the Princeton Tigers 75-65 in a college basketball matchup. Blair Thompson led the way for Columbia with 14 points as the Lions improved their record to 15-9 on the season. Princeton fell to 8-17 with the loss.
Why it matters
This was an important Ivy League conference game between two teams looking to improve their postseason positioning. Columbia's victory keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the league standings, while Princeton's struggles continue as they try to turn around their season.
The details
The Lions were led by junior forward Blair Thompson, who scored a team-high 14 points in the victory. Columbia built a double-digit lead in the second half and was able to hold off a late Princeton comeback attempt to secure the 10-point win.
- The game was played on February 15, 2026.
The players
Blair Thompson
A junior forward for the Columbia Lions who scored a team-high 14 points in the victory.
Columbia Lions
The college basketball team from Columbia University that defeated Princeton 75-65.
Princeton Tigers
The college basketball team from Princeton University that lost to Columbia 75-65, dropping their record to 8-17 on the season.
The takeaway
Columbia's win over Princeton keeps them in contention for a top spot in the Ivy League standings, while Princeton continues to struggle to find consistency this season.
