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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

Columbia players walk up the steps leading to their airplane. Guard Abbey Hsu looks at the camera and holds up two fingers.

Why Columbia’s surprise NCAA Tournament bid is monumental for the program and the Ivy League

By Jenn Hatfield / March 19, 2024

Lions got the first bid in their Division I history despite losing Ivy Tournament final

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

Several members of the Princeton bench clap, cheer and pump their fists as they watch the action on the court.

‘No matter what it looks like’: Princeton, Columbia survive semifinal scares, set up titanic Ivy League title clash

By Jenn Hatfield / March 16, 2024

Princeton showed rare jitters, while Columbia kept its nerve after being upset last season

USC guards McKenzie Forbes and Kayla Padilla wear championship hats and T-shirts along with reflective sunglasses as they answer questions in a press conference after winning the Pac-12 Tournament.

How the Ivy League reacted to its alumnae winning the Pac-12 Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 15, 2024

‘The people in this league can succeed anywhere they want’

A zoomed-out view of the Levien Gymnasium court and capacity crowd.

What to watch for in the 2024 Ivy League Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 13, 2024

Same semifinal matchups as 2023 — but maybe different results?

Brown guard Kyla Jones shoots a left-handed layup, just over the outstretched arm of Penn forward Floor Toonders, who came over to help.

Why you can’t blink if you’re trying to stop Brown’s Kyla Jones

By Jenn Hatfield / March 9, 2024

Behind Jones’ drives and crafty finishes, Brown has had its best season in recent memory

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

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu holds her follow-through after a shot. Princeton guard Skye Belker turns her back to Hsu to box her out.

Who will win Ivy League Player and Rookie of the Year this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / February 21, 2024

Let’s list the top contenders — and consult the historical record

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu walks onto the court and low-fives her teammates. They each tap one hand against their forehead in a preview of Hsu's pregame handshake.

How Abbey Hsu became Columbia basketball’s all-time leading scorer

By Jenn Hatfield / February 17, 2024

‘Just a great person to break a record’