Brown Falls Short Against Columbia, 77-73
Sunday, February 07, 2016
The Brown Bears men's basketball team (7-13, 2-4 Ivy League) fell 77-73 to (16-7, 5-1 Columbia on Saturday night at the Pizzitola Center. The loss snaps Brown's two game losing streak.
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Steven Spieth gave Brown a 68-67 lead after converting a layup with 2 minutes to play in the game.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTHowever, Columbia would then go on a 7-0 run sparked by a Chris McComber three to take a 74-68 lead with 38 seconds to play.
The Bears would get within two points, 75-73, after a Kyle Haber three with 6.8 seconds to go but Columba would seal the game on the free throw line.
Brown trailed the Lions 37-31 at the half
The Leaders
Brown was led by Steven Spieth, who poured in 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting from the field.
Tavon Blackmon followed up with 14 points and eight assist.
Next up
Brown travels to Harvard on Friday, February to take on the Crimson. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
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