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Cornell Defeats Columbia 100-81 - Recap
Nazir Williams scored 26 points for Cornell on Saturday, leading them to a 100-81 victory over Columbia at Newman Arena.
Bettors who backed Cornell were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks.
Cornell got 21 points from AK Okereke and another 15 points from Guy Ragland Jr.. Guy Ragland Jr. contributed 5 assists, while AK Okereke cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Columbia got 17 points from Zine Eddine Bedri in a losing cause and another 14 points from Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa. Kenny Noland contributed 4 assists for them, while Zine Eddine Bedri had 11 rebounds.
Cornell was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Cornell as they grabbed 34 boards, while Columbia only had 32