PRINCETON, N.J. -- Yale, Harvard and Columbia each held serve on its homecourt this weekend to pick up Ivy League season-opening wins. 

In New Haven, Yale showcased another stingy defensive performance, holding a potent Brown offense to just 56 points in a 70-56 win on Friday evening. The Bulldogs were led by Jordan Bruner's 23 points and seven rebounds on 7-for-13 shooting. The Bears were paced by Tamanang Choh's 18 points. The two teams will meet in Providence next Friday evening in a nationally-telvised game on ESPNU. 

Highlights: Yale 70, Brown 56


In Cambridge, Harvard survived an entertaining back and forth game to defeat Dartmouth 67-62 on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson were led by Chris Lewis and Chris Ledlum's 18 points each. Dartmouth grabbed 13 points from Aaryn Rai. 

Highlights: Harvard 67, Dartmouth 62


In New York City, Columbia raced out to an early first half lead and never looked back on its way to a convincing 75-61 win over Cornell on Saturday evening. The Lions were led by Jack Forrest's 23 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the floor. Terrance McBride's 17 points led the Big Red. The two squads will meet next weekend in Ithaca, N.Y. 

Highlights: Columbia 75, Cornell 61