NEW YORK (AP) Kenny Noland’s 24 points helped Columbia defeat UMass Lowell 86-72 on Thursday. Noland shot 7 for 15 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Lions (2-1). Zine Eddine Bedri scored 19 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Gerard O’Keefe shot.