Columbia Women's Basketball Tickets

Columbia Lions Women's Basketball Tickets

It is time to watch the Lions in action when you get your Columbia women’s basketball tickets. The Lions represent Columbia University in NCAA Division I women’s basketball and have been part of the Ivy League Conference since 1986. The Levien Gymnasium, which is on campus in Morningside Heights in New York, N.Y., is the home court for the Lions.

Women’s basketball began in 1984 at Columbia, with the team playing as an Independent in NCAA Division III basketball. The women’s basketball teams were first named the Barnard Bears, referring to the fact that the women’s school Bernard, which had been affiliated with Columbia until Columbia became a co-educational school in 1983.

Be there for each tipoff with Columbia women’s basketball tickets. The team’s first head coach was Nancy Kalafus, who led the team until 1991, being replaced by Kerry Phayre, who had a less successful 1994-95 season, which featured no wins for the Lions. The team’s first year finishing .500 in conference play was the 2007-08 season, with the team finishing 7-7 in conference play and 10-18 overall under head coach Paul Nixon.

There have been individual standouts on the team. Camille Zimmerman was voted Woman’s College Division I Player of the Year in 2016-17 by the Metropolitan Basketball Writer’s Association. She was also on the All-Ivy League team for three years in a row.

Columbia Lions Womens Basketball Ticket Prices

Several variables will affect Columbia Lions Womens Basketball ticket prices. The most important is the level of demand for a given contest. Non-conference games between little-known teams can be fairly inexpensive while tickets to the NCAA Tournament or NIT can be much more expensive. Conference tournaments and other conference contests can be a happy medium for fans who want to watch quality hoops without breaking the bank. 

How much are Columbia Lions Womens Basketball tickets?

The average cost of Columbia Lions Womens Basketball tickets for the current season is $14.63. Courtside and premium seats will cost much more while spots in the upper levels of an arena are typically more affordable. Typically, courtside seats for a conference game will be over $100 per ticket.

Costs can rise in the postseason. The average men’s March Madness ticket for first and second-round contests carried a cost of $173 while prices rose to as high as $135 for women’s games. Women’s Final Four and Championship tickets usually start around $114 while prices can rise as high as $1200. Men’s Final Four tickets will run around $555 for just the semifinals and $349 for only the title game.

Early season tournaments like the NIT Season Tip-off will usually cost between $19 and $172. WNIT tickets for the upper level of Madison Square Garden will be the cheapest with costs usually in the $19 to $35 range. The Preseason WNIT, which features many of the best women’s basketball teams in the nation, will usually have costs between $15 and $50. WNIT Tickets will change in cost depending on which team is hosting too.

A matchup featuring Columbia Lions at Harvard Crimson Womens Basketball will be next up on the schedule. The game will take place on January 31st, 2025 at 7:00pm at Lavietes Pavilion, Harvard University, Boston, MA. There are 27 Columbia Lions at Harvard Crimson Womens Basketball tickets available right now, ranging from a starting price of $11.70 to a top end price of $18.90 for premium seats. During the 2024 basketball season, tickets will vary from game to game with a lowest ticket price set at $11.70 and the most expensive ticket set at $18.90. 

Columbia Lions Womens Basketball Schedule

From the season-opening Champions Classic to March Madness, the college basketball season is always full of exciting games. Teams open their seasons in November with non-conference contests and tournaments. The Maui Invitational and Gulf Coast Showcase are two of the top early-season tournaments. The season moves into conference play in December and January before conference tournaments take place in early March. The WNIT, NIT and NCAA Tournaments will take place in March and April.

The  schedule for the current season has 1 games remaining on the calendar. The final matchup on the Columbia Lions Womens Basketball schedule will take place inside Lavietes Pavilion at Harvard University, Boston, MA. The final game will feature Columbia Lions at Harvard Crimson Womens Basketball and tip off is scheduled for January 31st, 2025 at 7:00pm.

When do Columbia Lions Womens Basketball tickets go on sale?

Most regular-season college basketball tickets will go on sale in June or July after schedules are released for the upcoming season. Early season tournaments like the Maui Invitational will usually start selling tickets as soon as they announce the field and dates for the next event. Postseason seats will be available as soon as the NCAA and NIT selection committees announce tournament fields. Use TicketSmarter’s up-to-date schedule to snag Columbia Lions Womens Basketball tickets as soon as they are available. 

Columbia Lions Womens Basketball Seating Chart

Most men’s and women’s basketball programs share an on-campus arena. Facilities typically have seating for between 7,000 and 11,000 fans. Courtside seats provide an up-close-and-personal view of the game, while more affordable spots are usually found in the upper levels. Look for seats near the half court line for the best view of the game. Use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart to snag the best Columbia Lions Womens Basketball tickets available for both home and road contests.

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