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Columbia 10, at Princeton 17

Friday, October 3, 2025 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Princeton Rallies Past Columbia for 17‑10 Victory

PRINCETON, N.J. (Interstat) — The Princeton Tigers scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Columbia Lions 17-10 on Friday night at Princeton Stadium. After a strong start, the Lions were held scoreless for the final three quarters. Columbia took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter on a 29-yard field goal by Hugo Merry and a 2-yard touchdown run by Lucas Bullock. Princeton cut the deficit to 10-7 by halftime on a 1-yard touchdown run by Asher Weiner. The Tigers then took their first lead on a 2-yard touchdown run by Ethan Clark early in the fourth, followed by a 38-yard field goal from Esteban Nunez Perez. Chase Goodwin completed 19 of 28 passes for 165 yards for Columbia. Both teams are now 1-1 on the season.