Hannibal, Mo. – Today the men's basketball team played against the Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) University Trojans in an AMC matchup. The Cougars defeated the Trojans 69-65, moving to 4-4 on the season and 1-1 in conference play.
The Cougars and the Trojans had 15 lead changes throughout the first half but headed to the locker room all knotted up at 33.
The score continued to stay close throughout. Key baskets made by
Braden Wendel and
Beau Washer down the stretch gave the Cougars the edge to take the victory.
Key Moment
Beau Washer puts the Cougars up four with just over two minutes to go and the Cougars hold the Trojans scoreless for the remainder of the contest.
By The Numbers
29- Columbia Made Field Goals
17- Columbia 2
nd Chance Points
17- Trojan turnovers creating 14 Cougar points
31-19- Columbia's bench outscored Hannibal-LaGrange's bench
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader –
Beau Washer (18)
Rebounding Leader –
Beau Washer (7)
Assist Leader –
Braden Wendel (7)
Hannibal-LaGrange Leaders
Scoring Leader –Ryan Ward (15)
Rebounding Leader – Michael Hood (7)
Assist Leader – Ryan Ward (5)
Up Next
The Cougars are back in action on Tuesday, December 2 when they travel to St. Louis, Missouri to go up against the Missouri Baptist (Mo.) University Spartans in an AMC matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
