Columbia earned a 72–67 win over Penn in NCAA action, pulling away late to secure a five-point victory. The game stayed competitive throughout, with neither team able to create sustained separation for long stretches as both sides traded scores and momentum. In the second half, Columbia’s execution in key possessions proved decisive. Penn remained within striking distance into the final minutes, but Columbia answered with timely scoring and stops to maintain its edge and close out the game at the free-throw line and in half-court sets. Individual top performers and full team statistical leaders were not provided, so standout contributions cannot be attributed to specific players. Even so, the result reflected Columbia’s ability to manage late-game situations and convert enough critical possessions to hold off Penn’s push. Going forward, the win is a positive marker for Columbia’s resume and confidence in close games, while Penn will look to tighten late-game execution—especially on the defensive end and in end-of-game offensive efficiency—to flip similar outcomes in future conference and nonconference matchups.