Preview: Penn Quakers at Columbia Lions NEW YORK (Interstat) — A pivotal Ivy League women’s basketball rematch is set for Saturday at Levien Gymnasium as the Columbia Lions host the Penn Quakers. The matchup features two of the conference’s top teams, with Columbia (16-6 overall) looking to avenge a Jan. 31 loss at Penn and strengthen its league standing. The visiting Quakers (14-8) aim to complete a regular-season sweep and continue their momentum following a dramatic 72-66 overtime victory at Cornell on Friday. That win showcased Penn’s resilience and the standout play of guard Mataya Gayle, who logged 40 minutes and scored 23 points. Gayle has been a consistent force, averaging 17.1 points over her last seven games, including a 16-point, 7-assist performance in the first meeting against Columbia. The Lions, however, are coming off an impressive 70-56 home win over Princeton on Friday, powered by a career-high 25 points from forward Perri Page. Page, who was held to 10 points in the earlier loss at Penn, is averaging 15.3 points over her last seven contests. Her frontcourt battle with Penn’s interior defense will be a key factor. Columbia’s offense has been potent, averaging 73.2 points in its last five wins, but was stifled in the loss at Penn, scoring a season-low 55 points. The Lions will need a more efficient performance against a Quakers defense that has held three of its last five opponents under 60 points. The game promises significant Ivy League implications as both teams jockey for position ahead of the conference tournament. Penn’s backcourt, led by Gayle and Saniah Caldwell, will challenge Columbia’s perimeter defense, while the Lions will rely on Page and Riley Weiss (23 points vs. Princeton) to control the tempo at home. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in New York.