Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia Cougar men's basketball team was back on the court tonight when they traveled to compete against the Missouri Valley College Vikings. The Cougars fell to the Vikings 79-72, moving them to 2-3 on the season.

The Cougars traded the lead six times with Missouri Valley throughout the first half, making just 12 of their 31 field goals. The Cougars held their largest lead of eight points midway through the frame but the Vikings ended the half leading 38-34.

The Vikings went on an 11-3 run and did not relinquish the lead the remainder of the contest, holding their largest lead of 15 over the Cougars.

Key Moment
The Vikings capitalized on Cougar miscues, scoring 21 points off of turnovers.

By The Numbers
16 - Columbia took 16 more three-point attempts than the Vikings
21- Second change points by the Cougars
30-16 - Missouri Valley's bench outscored the Cougars bench.
15- Columbia offensive rebounds.

Columbia Leaders
Points – Braden Wendel/Thibault Benabid (16)
Rebounds – Jack Fritsche (9)
Assists – Jorge Bueno (10)

Missouri Valley Leaders
Points –  Tavious Brazil  (23)
Rebounds – Tavious Brazil (7)
Assists – Darrell Watson (4)

Up Next
The men's basketball team is back on their home court on Thursday, November 14^th when they are set to host the Baptist Bible (Mo.) College Patriots in a nonconference matchup. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Arena of Southwell Complex.