BOSTON (AP) Noah Kirkwood had 22 points as Harvard Crimson defeated Columbia Lions 62-54 on Friday night.

Luka Sakota had 13 points and six rebounds for Harvard (12-10, 4-6 Ivy League). Evan Nelson added 10 points. Samuel Silverstein had eight rebounds.

The Crimson forced a season-high 24 turnovers.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa had 16 points and six rebounds for the Lions (4-19, 1-10), who have now lost nine games in a row. Jaden Cooper added 12 points.

The Crimson improve to 2-0 against the Lions on the season. Harvard defeated Columbia 91-82 on Jan. 15.

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