Columbia Women’s Basketball Achieves Historic Victory
On Friday evening, the Columbia women’s basketball team achieved a significant milestone by defeating the No. 24 ranked Princeton in a decisive 70-56 matchup at home, marking their second victory over the Tigers this season.
Standout Performances
Perri Page shined for Columbia, recording a career-best tally of 25 points along with 10 rebounds. Another standout, Riley Weiss, made a notable impact in the second half, contributing 20 of her 23 total points, as Columbia improved to an impressive 16-6 overall and 7-2 in the Ivy League.
Historic Win
This win is particularly historic for Columbia, as it marks the third occasion in which they have triumphed over a ranked opponent, all of which have been against Princeton. The Lions showcased their strength in the third quarter, where they outscored the Tigers 22-10, heading into the final period with a 47-41 advantage.
Crucial Moments
A crucial moment unfolded early in the fourth quarter when Fliss Henderson completed a four-point play, extending Columbia’s lead to 52-43 after securing an offensive rebound, despite missing the additional free throw. Henderson concluded the game with 12 rebounds and 8 points, reinforcing Columbia’s strong performance.
Princeton’s Performance
In terms of scoring distribution for Princeton, Fadima Tall led the team with 16 points, while Olivia Hutcherson followed with 12. Although Princeton started off strong in the second quarter, establishing a 22-11 lead, Columbia fought back with a late 7-0 run to narrow the gap to just four points, ending the first half 29-25 after Hutcherson managed a three-point play.
Looking Ahead
An earlier meeting between these two teams saw Columbia overcoming Princeton on the road two weeks prior with a score of 73-67. Looking ahead, Princeton’s next challenge will be at Cornell on Saturday, while Columbia will host Pennsylvania the same day.
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