Columbia Defeats Brown 80-62

Columbia University basketball team wins big over Brown University

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The Columbia University men's basketball team defeated the Brown University Bears by a score of 80-62 in a game played on February 27, 2026. Columbia led for most of the game and pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win helps Columbia maintain its position in the Ivy League standings as the team continues its push for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth. For Brown, the loss is a setback in their efforts to finish the season strong and earn a higher seed in the Ivy League tournament.

The details

Columbia was led by a strong offensive performance, with three players scoring in double figures. Sophomore guard John Doe had a game-high 22 points, while senior forward Jane Smith added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Brown was hampered by poor shooting, connecting on just 38% of their field goal attempts for the game.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026.

The players

John Doe

Sophomore guard for the Columbia University basketball team.

Jane Smith

Senior forward for the Columbia University basketball team.

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The takeaway

Columbia's win over Brown keeps them in contention for the Ivy League title, while Brown will need to regroup and find a way to improve their offensive efficiency if they hope to make a deep run in the conference tournament.