VILLANOVA, Pa. — After the first half, the Lions lead Villanova, 26-22. Columbia has capitalized on a number of Wildcat turnovers to put itself in a good position after 20 minutes of play.
Sophomore Alex Rosenburg and senior guard Brian Barbour have both been at the forefront of the Light Blue defensive effort. Rosenburg has done a good job of using his length to seal off passing lines, while Barbour's relentless defense has also made things difficult for the Wildcats.
The biggest blemish on the Lions' otherwise strong performance has been shooting. Columbia is shooting well below 50 percent from the field, a number that will need to improve for the Lions to hang on to their four-point halftime advantage.
