Ivy League

Columbia players gather on the Lions logo at center court to celebrate a home win against Princeton.

How Columbia took control of the Ivy League title race

By Jenn Hatfield / January 22, 2025

An unsung frontcourt matchup shaped Lions’ win over Princeton

Princeton guard/forward Olivia Hutcherson puts her right hand up and moves her feet to defend Cornell guard Clarke Jackson, who begins to make a move with the ball just inside the 3-point line.

Back like it never left: Princeton rediscovers its defense to seize control of Ivy League race

By Jenn Hatfield / January 12, 2025

Harvard has what looks like its best team in years, but it couldn’t solve the Princeton puzzle on Saturday

Columbia guard Marija Avlijas pumps her right fist as the Lions' bench and fans behind her celebrate. The referee, also behind her, has both hands up to signal a 3-pointer.

From Serbia to Mississippi to New York, Marija Avlijas is finding her place at Columbia

By Jenn Hatfield / January 5, 2025

Perri Page: ‘She is going to be elite for us, definitely’

Columbia guard/forward Perri Page holds the ball in her left hand on the perimeter and points to a spot in front of her with her right hand.

‘That’s my second nature’: Perri Page leads Columbia with rebounding, defense

By Jenn Hatfield / December 30, 2024

The junior co-captain is having the best season of her career by keeping things simple

Harvard guard Harmoni Turner stands in a defensive stance inside the halfcourt circle, ready to defend a Northeastern player when she crosses halfcourt with the ball.

If defense wins championships, who could win the Ivy League this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / December 28, 2024

Perennial defensive juggernaut Princeton isn’t atop the league anymore

Two photos of Ivy League women's basketball players are shown side-by-side. On the left, Penn guard Stina Almqvist dribbles the ball with her left hand with a defender on her right hip. On the right, Columbia guard/forward Perri Page tilts her head up, closes her eyes and yells in celebration. Her fists are clenched at her sides.

Eight Ivy League players who have elevated their games in 2024-25

By Jenn Hatfield / December 21, 2024

Whether it’s a sophomore leap or ‘playing like a senior,’ players on every team have stepped up

The word "Ivy" and a leaf are stained a darker brown on a pale wood court.

How do Ivy League women’s basketball teams handle final exams?

By Jenn Hatfield / December 18, 2024

Carrie Moore: ‘Nothing is like the Ivy League’

Penn forward Katie Collins holds the ball with two hands at about hip height as she stands on the perimeter and scans the court.

Penn first-year Katie Collins is already showing she can do everything on the court

By Jenn Hatfield / December 4, 2024

Stina Almqvist: ‘She’s a freshman, but she’s playing like a pro’

Amaris Baker drives to the basket

The long-overdue Big 5 Classic is here, Drexel included

By Rob Knox / December 3, 2024

Baker: ‘I grew up watching Philly basketball, so the fact that the women’s side gets a chance is very exciting’

Columbia guard Kitty Henderson extends her right arm to lay the ball up underhanded. She has gotten by the Duke defense and is uncontested.

‘She’s the example’: How Columbia senior Kitty Henderson has stepped up as a scorer

By Jenn Hatfield / December 2, 2024

Henderson and ‘mini Kitty,’ first-year Mia Broom, stood out in Lions’ loss at Duke