Spartans Rout Columbia 72-51 Behind 12 Triples
UNC Greensboro women's basketball opened its season with a win over Columbia College at Bodford Arena on Thursday night.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
UNC Greensboro women's basketball defeated Columbia College 72-51 on Thursday night inside Bodford Arena. The Spartans made 12 three-pointers and led 35-19 at halftime.
Why it matters
The win gives the Spartans a 2-0 start to the season while Columbia drops to 0-2. The result sets up a road test at Clemson on Sunday.
The box score shows UNCG made 12 three-pointers and out-rebounded Columbia 50-38 in a 72-51 final. The source does not report the team's season-long three-point percentage or how Columbia's rebounding compares with its earlier games.
The players
Leyla Minor
Leyla Minor is a UNC Greensboro women's basketball player whose all-around line of 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists marked her first career double-double.
Rose Simpson
Rose Simpson is a UNC Greensboro guard who scored a career-best 16 points in the win over Columbia College.
The details
The Spartans closed the first quarter on a 7-0 run to take a 15-8 lead and held Columbia to 11 points in the second quarter. Rose Simpson scored a career-best 16 points, and Leyla Minor recorded the first double-double of her career with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. The game counted as an exhibition contest for Columbia College.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: UNC Greensboro defeats Columbia College 72-51 at Bodford Arena.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.: UNC Greensboro plays at Clemson.
Season Trajectory
The Spartans begin the season 2-0 with a double-digit win over an opponent in its first games of the year. The source does not place this start against the program's prior seasons or conference standings.
The 12 made three-pointers and 50-38 rebounding edge are the figures most useful to fantasy or bracket followers tracking the Spartans' early form. Fans planning to attend will need to travel to Clemson for Sunday's 2:00 p.m. game.
The takeaway
The Spartans' 12-triple performance shows an offense built on perimeter shooting early in the year. Watching their three-point volume against Clemson on Sunday will show whether it holds against a stronger opponent.
What happens next
UNC Greensboro plays at Clemson on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Further reading
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