Columbia Women’s Basketball Secures First NCAA Tournament

The Lions overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Washington 63-60 in the First Four, advancing to face West Virginia in the next round.

Columbia's 63-60 win over Washington marks the program's first NCAA Tournament victory and its first win against a Big Ten opponent.
Sophomore Riley Weiss led the Lions with a game-high 24 points, including 19 in the second half to fuel the comeback.
Kitty Henderson contributed across the board with 11 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.
Capitalizing on turnovers was key, with Columbia scoring 20 points off Washington's 15 turnovers compared to just six points scored by Washington off nine Columbia turnovers.
Head coach Megan Griffith employed football-inspired signs to enhance communication and strategy, a creative approach that played a role in the team's success.