Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia Cougar men's basketball team was back on the court tonight as they hosted the Westminster (Mo.) College Blue Jays in a nonconference matchup. The Cougars defeated the Blue Jays by a final score of 94-77 and are now 2-2 on the season.

The Cougars brought their momentum from their first win of the season on Tuesday to the court tonight as they went on a 13-9 run to start the game. Columbia had a great showing in the first half shooting 57 percent from the field while holding the Blue Jays at just 36 percent from the field.
 
Columbia stayed dominant in the second half with their biggest lead being 20 points to secure the victory.

Key Moment
The Cougars went on a 12-2 run to pull away from the Blue Jays by 19 with just over six minutes remaining in the contest.
By The Numbers
26-8 – Columbia outscored Westminster in the paint in the first half
48-31 – Columbia's bench outscored Westminster's bench
25 – Blue Jays points off turnovers
35 – Defensive rebounds by the Cougars
15 – Blocks made by Columbia

Columbia Leaders
Points – Adam Mennemeyer (23)
Rebounds – Jack Fritsche (10)
Assists – Braden Wendel (4)

Up Next
The Cougars are back on the court on Tuesday, November 12 when they travel to Marshall, Missouri to go up against the Missouri Valley College Vikings. The game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.