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Columbia Downs Brown 74-72 - Match Report
Gerard O'Keefe scored 22 points leading Columbia to a 74-72 victory over Brown at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium on Saturday.
Columbia did not, however, defeat Brown against the spread, which closed at -2.5 at most sportsbooks.
Columbia got 13 points from Kenny Noland and another 11 points from Blair Thompson. Kenny Noland contributed 5 assists, while Blair Thompson cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Brown got 16 points from Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Landon Lewis. Kino Lilly Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Aaron Cooley had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brown were victorious, as the score was 42-34 at the break.
Columbia heads into a battle against Dartmouth. Brown, meanwhile, will have their next action against Princeton.