NEW YORK (AP) Thomas Batties II's 24 points helped Harvard Crimson defeat Columbia Lions 79-54 on Saturday.

Batties added five rebounds for the Crimson (8-8, 1-1 Ivy League). Robert Hinton scored 17 points while finishing 8 of 12 from the floor. Ben Eisendrath went 6 of 9 from the field to finish with 13 points, while adding five assists and five steals.

Kenny Noland led the way for the Lions (12-4, 1-1) with 10 points. Columbia also got nine points and three steals from Connor Igoe. Miles Franklin also recorded eight points.

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