NEW YORK — Columbia volleyball opened its 2026 season with a pair of four-set victories Friday at Levien Gymnasium, defeating FDU 3-1 before earning a 3-1 win over Iona. With the two victories, the Lions have opened the year 2-0 for the first time since 2014.
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Michael Zheng is headed to the 3rd Round of the @usopen! The 2x @NCAA Tennis Champion defeats Yunchaokete Bu in Thursday night's Second Round, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Congrats, @michael_zheng04! 👏👏👏 #RoarLionRoar 🦁 // #OnlyHere 🗽 🎥 @ESPN / ESPN+
The @culionsvb season starts at home this weekend! Catch up with head coach Patric Santiago as the Lions get set to host the Big Apple Tournament Friday and Saturday 🍎🏐 🎥 Catch the full video on GoColumbiaLions.TV #RoarLionRoar 🦁 // #OnlyHere 🗽