ncaab Game Recap
Columbia Defeats Fairfield 85-72 - Recap
Fairfield was burned for 27 points by Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa on Saturday as Columbia picked up a 85-72 win at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium.
Columbia was a -9.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Avery Brown had 16 points for Columbia and Kenny Noland chipped in with 15 points. Zine Eddine Bedri had 7 assists for them, while Zine Eddine Bedri was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Fairfield got a 12-point performance from Deon Perry, who was supported by 12 points from Jamie Bergens. Jamie Bergens had 7 assists in a losing cause for Fairfield, while Prophet Johnson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Columbia trailed at halftime, 41-33.
The rebound battle favored Columbia as they grabbed 30 boards, while Fairfield only had 24
Next game, Columbia takes its act on the road to face Rutgers looking for another win. For Fairfield, they head on the road to face Merrimack.