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LIU Falls 80-72 to Columbia - Recap
Columbia grabbed a 80-72 win over LIU on Wednesday, behind a 21-point effort from Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa at Steinberg Wellness Center.
Avery Brown had 17 points for Columbia and Kenny Noland chipped in with 15 points. Avery Brown had 5 assists for them, while Zine Eddine Bedri was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
LIU got a 22-point performance from Malachi Davis, who was supported by 15 points from Terell Strickland. Terell Strickland had 6 assists in a losing cause for LIU, while Terell Strickland grabbed 6 rebounds.
Columbia was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Columbia had a 30-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Columbia heads into a battle against Stony Brook. LIU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Charlotte.