Basketball

Senior profile: Melissa Shafer

CC graduate Melissa Shafer set the record for most three-pointers made in Columbia women's basketball history.

2011-12 in Review: After strong start, men’s basketball unable to make a comeback

After a successful nonconference season, the Lions struggled late in games against Ivy opponents.

Postseason Ivy basketball tournament back on table

A proposal for a postseason Ivy League basketball tournament has already received mixed responses from coaches and administrators.

New Jersey boarding school prepares students for college level basketball in proven system

The Peddie School defied all odds by sending four students, current Lions, to play for Columbia, an unlikely achievement for most high schools.

Harvard, Penn, Yale, Princeton finish postseason with losses

Although four Ancient Eight teams made it to the post-season, all of their seasons have come to a close.

Knee injuries always a risk on the basketball court

Knee injuries are common, especially for basketball players.

Crimson seizes NCAA bid for first time since 1946, Tigers win final game vs. Penn

The fate of the Ivy League this season was decided in Princeton's game against Penn on Tuesday night, during which the Tigers defeated the title-seeking Quakers. The Penn loss gave Harvard its second straight Ivy title, and sent the Crimson to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1946.

Lions lose final game of season to Cornell

The Columbia women's basketball team played its final game on Tuesday, which resulted in a tough loss to Cornell.

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Shafer

Check out this week's athlete of the week, Melissa Shafer.