History of the Lions

The Columbia Lions have a long and storied history of success in NCAA sports. From the football team's Ivy League championships to the basketball team's Sweet 16 appearances, there is no shortage of exciting moments for fans to look back on. The school has also been home to legendary athletes, including NBA Hall-of-Famers Bill Bradley, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and NFL Pro Bowlers Marcellus Wiley and Sid Luckman. With such an impressive track record, it should be no surprise that Columbia Lions sports teams are among the most successful in college athletics today.

Since joining Division I in 1954, Columbia has made its mark with numerous conference titles across all major sports disciplines, notably men’s basketball (four Ivy League Championships) and baseball (five). On top of this impressive list of accomplishments lies a proud tradition built through decades worth of student-athletes who have proudly represented their school on national stages like March Madness or College World Series tournaments.

Columbia’s athletic program continues to be one that can compete at any level while maintaining academic excellence amongst its student body—a testament that both current students and alumni alike can take pride in knowing they are partaking in something extraordinary when they don their blue & white uniforms each season! As we move forward into another year full of potential successes for our beloved Lions, we must celebrate what we've achieved and remember where these amazing feats began: right here at good ol' Alma Mater!