(Troy)
Columbia grabbed an early lead and pulled away from La Salle in the fourth quarter to earn a 67-54 victory in Class AA sectional action at Hudson Valley Community College. The third seeded Blue Devils now take on #2 Niskayuna on 3/5/26 in Glens Falls.
Columbia led 16-10 after the first quarter and 33-23 at halftime. La Salle stayed within striking distancel in the third quarter, cutting their deficit to 45-37 heading into the fourth. However, the Blue Devils closed strong with a 22-point final period to seal the 13-point win.
Kieren Poissant led the way for Columbia with 26 points. Andrew Mocerine added 15 points, while Matthew Gatchell chipped in 14.
La Salle was paced by Steven Mulinio with 19 points. Max Bender and Dante Lane each scored 13 each.
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