NEW YORK (Interstat) — Brandon Mitchell-Day recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds as Dartmouth edged Columbia 64-63 in an Ivy League men’s basketball game Saturday at Levien Gymnasium. The Big Green led 29-28 at halftime and held off a second-half push from the Lions. Kenny Noland led Columbia with 17 points and six assists. Connor Igoe added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Lions. Dartmouth improved to 11-13 overall. Columbia fell to 15-10. Attendance was 1,538.

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive grit and missed opportunities, the Dartmouth Big Green edged the Columbia Lions 64-63 in a tense Ivy League men’s basketball contest Saturday at Levien Gymnasium. The victory, sealed by two Jackson Munro free throws with three seconds remaining, snapped a three-game losing streak for Dartmouth and avenged a 10-point home loss to Columbia just four weeks prior. The final sequence encapsulated a game where neither team could establish sustained offensive flow. Trailing 63-62, Dartmouth inbounded the ball with 13 seconds left. A driving attempt by the Big Green resulted in a scramble, and Munro was fouled by Columbia’s Mason Ritter while going for an offensive rebound. The 6-foot-8 junior from Wilmette, Illinois, calmly sank both free throws to put Dartmouth ahead. Columbia’s final attempt, a rushed three-pointer from Blair Thompson as time expired, missed its mark, handing the Big Green a narrow road victory. The game’s most critical phase was its conclusion, a frantic final minute filled with turnovers and clutch free throws. With Dartmouth leading 62-61, a costly turnover by Jackson Munro was stolen by Columbia’s Connor Igoe with 34 seconds left. On the ensuing possession, Kenny Noland missed a three-pointer, but Kareem Thomas turned it over for Dartmouth immediately after securing the defensive rebound. Noland stole the ball back and drew a foul, leading to two Ritter free throws that gave Columbia a 63-62 lead with 16 seconds to play, setting the stage for Munro’s game-winning shots. Statistically, the game was a study in contrasting efficiencies. Dartmouth won despite shooting only 35.7% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range. Their salvation was a near-perfect 16-of-17 performance from the free throw line and a disciplined approach that limited them to just seven turnovers. Columbia, conversely, shot 37.9% from the field and committed 10 turnovers, which Dartmouth converted into seven points. The Lions dominated the interior, outscoring Dartmouth 36-22 in the paint and grabbing 11 offensive rebounds, but their 6-of-9 shooting from the foul line proved a decisive shortcoming. Dartmouth was led by a double-double from Brandon Mitchell-Day, who posted 12 points and 11 rebounds in 24 minutes. Jackson Munro led all Big Green scorers with 13 points, including the decisive free throws. Connor Amundsen facilitated the offense with a game-high eight assists. For Columbia, Kenny Noland shouldered the offensive load with 17 points and six assists. Blair Thompson added 13 points and eight rebounds, while Connor Igoe recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The first half set the tone for a defensive struggle, with Columbia taking a narrow 28-29 lead into halftime. The Lions opened the game with an 8-2 run, highlighted by an alley-oop from Noland to Ritter, but Dartmouth chipped away, never allowing the lead to grow beyond six points. The second half saw nine lead changes and five ties, with neither team able to mount a significant run. Dartmouth’s largest lead was four points; Columbia’s was three. The result defied pregame expectations, as Columbia entered as a 6.5-point favorite with a 68.5% probability of victory according to analytical projections. The combined point total of 127 fell well under the over/under line of 150.5, underscoring the defensive nature of the contest. With the win, Dartmouth improves to 11-13 overall and evens its Ivy League record, gaining crucial momentum for a challenging road trip to Penn and Princeton next weekend. Columbia, which saw its two-game winning streak end, falls to 15-10 and will look to rebound at home against Brown and Yale.

Preview: Dartmouth Big Green at Columbia Lions NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Columbia Lions, riding high after a key road victory, will look to solidify their Ivy League standing when they host the struggling Dartmouth Big Green on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Levien Gymnasium. Columbia (15-9) enters the matchup with momentum, coming off a 75-65 win at Princeton last Saturday. The Lions have won three of their last five, showcasing a balanced attack. In the win over Princeton, guards Connor Igoe (9 points, 7 assists) and Blair Thompson (14 points) led the way, while Miles Franklin added 12 points. Dartmouth (10-13) seeks to end a three-game skid, most recently falling 79-76 to Brown at home on Feb. 14. The Big Green have lost five of their last six contests. Their fortunes often hinge on the scoring of guard Jayden Williams, who poured in 24 points in the loss to Brown and is averaging 17.2 points over his last five games. This is the second meeting between the teams this season. Columbia won the first matchup 79-69 in Hanover on Jan. 24. In that game, the Lions limited Williams to just 2 points, while Columbia’s bench provided a significant lift. A key matchup will be in the backcourt between Dartmouth’s Williams and Columbia’s Igoe. While Williams is the primary scoring threat, Igoe serves as a facilitator for the Lions, dishing 15 assists over his last two games. Columbia, with the superior record and home-court advantage, will be favored. The Lions are 9-2 at Levien Gym this season. Dartmouth, however, has shown the ability to compete on the road, with an overtime win at Brown last month. Containing Williams and capitalizing on their deeper rotation will be the focus for Columbia as they aim for a season sweep. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. EST tip-off.