In a decisive matchup on Friday evening, Dartmouth College triumphed over Columbia University with a score of 78-56. The standout performances came from Brandon Mitchell-Day and Ryan Cornish, who each contributed 17 points to the Big Green’s victory.

Mitchell-Day was not only a scoring threat but also dominated the boards, recording a total of 13 rebounds. On the other hand, Cornish showcased his shooting skills, going 6 for 14 from the floor and hitting 3 out of 8 attempts from three-point territory. He also made 2 of 5 free throw attempts. Additionally, Romeo Myrthil added to Dartmouth’s offensive efforts with 11 points, connecting on 5 of 10 shots, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.

For the Lions, Kenny Noland was the top scorer, finishing the game with 19 points, while Gerard O’Keefe supported the scoring effort with 13 points of his own. Despite their efforts, Columbia struggled to keep up with Dartmouth’s pace throughout the contest.

Both teams were set for more action the following day, with Dartmouth preparing to host Cornell and Columbia scheduled to travel to face Harvard.