Columbia secured a decisive 77-59 victory over Bucknell on Friday, moving the Lions to a 3-1 record for the season.
The win was defined by a dominant second-half performance that saw Columbia pull away from the Bison. According to ABC News, the Lions established a lead they would not relinquish starting with 19:29 remaining in the first half.
Gerard O’Keefe led the scoring for Columbia, tallying 14 points. O’Keefe was efficient from the field, converting 5 of 9 attempts, which included a strong showing from beyond the arc where he went 4 for 8 from 3-point range.
While the halftime score remained relatively competitive at 36-29, the momentum shifted decisively after the break. Columbia utilized a 10-0 scoring run to extend their advantage to 50-35 during the second half.
Connor Igoe contributed 12 points to the victory. Beyond his scoring, Igoe provided a significant impact on the stat sheet by recording 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. He was perfect from the free-throw line, going 6 for 6.
Josiah Cunningham also provided double-digit scoring for the Lions, finishing the game with 12 points. Cunningham had been instrumental in maintaining the lead heading into the locker room, as he had already amassed 10 points by halftime.
The Bison finished the contest with an 0-4 record. Despite the loss, Aleksander Pachucki provided a bright spot for Bucknell, leading all scorers with 19 points.
Other contributors for the Bison included Rocco Lamuno, who scored 12 points, and Patrick O’Brien, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds. The team struggled to contain Columbia’s scoring runs, particularly during the decisive second-half stretch.
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Pachucki | Bucknell | 19 |
| Gerard O’Keefe | Columbia | 14 |
| Connor Igoe | Columbia | 12 |
| Josiah Cunningham | Columbia | 12 |
| Rocco Lamuno | Bucknell | 12 |
| Patrick O’Brien | Bucknell | 10 |
Columbia will look to build on this momentum on Monday when they travel to face Northwestern. Meanwhile, Bucknell returns home to host Akron on Tuesday.
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