NEW YORK — In a solid performance on Saturday, Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Columbia Lions to a 77-63 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers, contributing 21 points to his team’s unbeaten record.
De La Rosa demonstrated his scoring prowess by connecting on 7 of 14 shots from the field, including an impressive 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, while also successfully converting 2 of 3 attempts from the free-throw line.
Alongside him, Kenny Noland supported the Lions with 12 points, shooting 5 for 12 overall and making 2 of 5 from three-point territory. Blair Thompson contributed valuable depth to the scoring with 10 points, shooting a commendable 4 for 6 from the field.
For Mercyhurst, the scoring effort was led by Aidan Reichert, who managed to net 19 points for his team. Jake Lemelman assisted the offense with 13 points, while Mykolas Ivanauskas rounded out the scoring for the Lakers with 10 points along with grabbing six rebounds.
With this victory, Columbia improved their record to 5-0, showcasing their strong start to the season. The game highlighted the Lions’ efficient shooting and teamwork, setting a positive tone for their upcoming fixtures.