Columbia Lions @ Yale Bulldogs
Townsend's 25 lead Yale past Columbia 91-74
ByData Skrive
Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 10:08 pm
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- — Nick Townsend scored 25 points to help Yale defeat Columbia 91-74 on Monday.
Townsend also contributed eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (14-3, 3-1 Ivy League). Samson Aletan scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Casey Simmons finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points.
The Lions (12-6, 1-3) were led by Kenny Noland, who posted 13 points. Mason Ritter added 12 points and Connor Igoe had 11 points.
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