Bears Outlast Lions in Overtime Ivy League Thriller

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — Landon Lewis scored 26 points and Jeremiah Jenkins added 14 points and nine assists as Brown outlasted Columbia 86-80 in overtime in an Ivy League men’s basketball game Saturday at Pizzitola Sports Center.

The Bears, who improved to 6-9, forced overtime by erasing a six-point halftime deficit to tie the game at 72-72 at the end of regulation. Brown then dominated the extra period, outscoring the Lions 14-8. Kenny Noland led Columbia with 18 points. The Lions fell to 12-5 despite holding Brown to 1-for-13 shooting from 3-point range. The Bears secured the win at the free-throw line, making 27 of 34 attempts.