Kitty Henderson

The five Columbia starters sit on the bench and lean toward each other before they are introduced pregame.

Columbia exits NCAA Tournament early, but its presence has staying power

By Jenn Hatfield / March 22, 2024

Lions nearly pulled off 10-point comeback in First Four against Vanderbilt

Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell holds the Ivy League Tournament trophy over her head with two hands. Her mouth is open as she celebrates, and some streamers drape down from her left hand and around her neck.

Princeton, Columbia and the emotional gap of a one-bid conference’s title game

By Jenn Hatfield / March 17, 2024

Tigers advance to another NCAA Tournament, while Columbia likely falls a game short for third straight year

Columbia guards Cecelia Collins and Abbey Hsu celebrate on the court, facing their cheering fans in the stands.

What Columbia’s win over Princeton showed about the Lions’ team and program

By Jenn Hatfield / February 25, 2024

Despite losing seven seniors, Columbia is tied for first place again in the Ivy League

Near center court, Columbia guards Fliss and Kitty Henderson jump in the air facing each other and bump chests.

For Columbia’s Kitty and Fliss Henderson, sisterhood — and toughness — travels

By Jenn Hatfield / January 25, 2024

‘[She’s] kind of like a piece of home’

Standing at the top of the key, Columbia guard Abbey Hsu yells and points toward teammate Riley Weiss, who is standing outside the 3-point line. The Columbia bench is visible in the foreground, jumping up and down and making the 3-point hand sign.

Columbia’s Riley Weiss is learning from — and scoring with — teammate Abbey Hsu

By Jenn Hatfield / December 5, 2023

Freshman protégée and senior star combined for 39 points, including Hsu’s game-winner, against Villanova

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu is shown in profile, smiling with her hands extended in front of her and her palms up. Guard Perri Page is walking up to her and extending her left arm to complete the high five.

Columbia’s Abbey Hsu sets Ivy League career 3-pointers record

By Jenn Hatfield / November 11, 2023

Hsu has 289 and counting with most of her senior season left to play

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen shoots a right-handed midrange floater as Harvard forward Elena Rodriguez tries to contest with her right hand. Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell runs toward the basket while looking back at Chen.

2023-24 Ivy League preview

By Jenn Hatfield / October 28, 2023

Stars return leaguewide, and potential breakout players are waiting in the wings

Harvard and Columbia fight for the jump ball.

How Columbia got revenge on Harvard — and stoked a rivalry — in a historic WNIT game

By Jenn Hatfield / March 30, 2023

‘That was pure Columbia basketball’

Columbia women's basketball poses for a photo in Seville, Spain.

How eight days in the summer set the tone for Columbia’s 2022-23 season

By Jenn Hatfield / September 10, 2022

A trip to Morocco and Spain gave the Lions extra bonding opportunities, three exhibition games and a lot of confidence

International recruiting in the Ivy League is taking flight

By Jenn Hatfield / December 30, 2021

Columbia’s Kitty Henderson, Penn’s Nikola Kovacikova lead 12 international players on Ancient Eight rosters this season