What channel is women's Ivy League final? How to watch Columbia vs. Harvard today
The Ivy League will crown a champion on Saturday, with the winner gaining an official invitation to the NCAA Women's Tournament.
The two teams fighting for that ticket to March Madness will be No. 1 seed Columbia and No. 3 seed Harvard, who will tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET inside Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
Columbia reached the title game for the second time in three years (2022, 2024), while Harvard played in the final in 2023.
Columbia punched its ticket to the championship game with a 60-54 win over No. 4 seed Penn Friday following a career-high 16 points and 10 rebounds from Susie Rafiu – marking just the second double-double in her career. On top of a career day from Rafiu, the Lions' defense caused madness all afternoon, as Columbia forced 18 Penn turnovers.
As for Harvard, the third-seeded Crimson knocked off No. 2 seed Princeton, which had won five consecutive Ivy League tournament titles, thanks to an impressive 44 points from Harmoni Turner. Abigail Wright sealed the 70-67 win for Harvard with a layup with 38 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Here's what you need to know to watch Columbia vs. Harvard in the Ivy League women's championship game, including a full look at the tournament bracket and more:
What channel is women's Ivy League tournament final on today? How to watch Columbia vs. Harvard
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Streaming options: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
Saturday's women's Ivy League basketball tournament championship game between No. 1 seed Columbia and No. 3 seed Harvard will air nationally on ESPNU at 5:30 p.m. ET. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch the Ivy League women's championship game live with Fubo (free trial)
Women's Ivy League basketball schedule today
Here's a look at the full schedule for the women's Ivy League basketball tournament on Saturday:
- Championship: No. 1 Columbia vs. No. 3 Harvard | 5:30 p.m. ET | ESPNU (Fubo)
Women's Ivy League basketball tournament schedule
All times Eastern. All games at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island (Brown).
Friday, March 14
- Semifinal 1: No. 1 Columbia 60, No. 4 Penn 54
- Semifinal 2: No. 3 Harvard 70, No. 2 Princeton 67
Saturday, March 15
- Championship: No. 1 Columbia vs. No. 3 Harvard | 5:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Columbia women's basketball schedule 2024-25
Here's a look at Columbia's last five results. To view Columbia's full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, Feb. 22: Columbia 64, Princeton 60
- Friday, Feb. 28: Columbia 70, Brown 44
- Saturday, March 1: Columbia 77, Yale 49
- Saturday, March 8: Columbia 91, Cornell 58
- Friday, March 14: Columbia 60, Penn 54 (Ivy League tournament)
Harvard women's basketball schedule 2024-25
Here's a look at Harvard's last five results. To view Harvard's full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, Feb. 22: Harvard 60, Brown 57
- Friday, Feb. 28: Princeton 70, Harvard 58
- Saturday, March 1: Harvard 62, Penn 44
- Saturday, March 8: Harvard 77, Dartmouth 40
- Friday, March 14: Harvard 70, Princeton 67 (Ivy League tournament)
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