ncaab Game Recap
Columbia Lions vs Harvard Crimson Wrap - Harvard Wins 87-75
Columbia was burned for 31 points by Thomas Batties II on Saturday as Harvard picked up a 87-75 win at Lavietes Pavilion.
Harvard won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Louis Lesmond had 17 points for Harvard and Evan Nelson chipped in with 12 points. Evan Nelson had 6 assists for them, while Thomas Batties II was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Columbia got 19 points from Blair Thompson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kenny Noland. Avery Brown contributed 5 assists for them, while Zine Eddine Bedri had 7 rebounds.
Harvard led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Harvard had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Harvard takes its act on the road to face Princeton looking for another win. For Columbia, they head on the road to face Brown.