Walnut Ridge, Ark. - Tonight the Columbia College men's basketball team traveled to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas compete against the Williams Baptist University Eagles in an AMC matchup. The Cougars fell to the Eagles 73-60 and are now 6-6 on the season and 3-3 in conference play.

Jack Fritsche started Columbia off with a three-pointer which led the Cougars to a 10-point lead halfway through the first 20 minute period. Williams Baptist was able to cut Columbia's lead to just six heading to the locker room.

The Cougars stayed strong in the second half up until the eight minute mark when the Eagles hit their stride and became unstoppable, handing Columbia the loss.
 
Key Moment
The Eagles went on a 22-3 run with twelve minutes left in the game to come back from behind and defeat the Cougars.
 
By The Numbers
11-12 - Cougar free throws made
31- Eagles bench scoring
19- Columbia turnovers resulted in twelve Eagles points

Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader –  Justin Shaw (18)
Rebounding Leader – Justin Shaw, Jack Fritsche, Thibault Benabid (6)
Assist Leader – Justin Shaw (4)
 
Williams Baptist University Leaders
Scoring Leader –  Travon Cobb (17)
Rebounding Leader – Cortez King (6)
Assist Leader – Marquez Chew (3)
 
Up Next
The Cougars are back on the court on Saturday, December 19 when they travel to Henderson, Tennessee to take on the Freed-Hardeman University Lions in another AMC matchup. Tip-off is set to begin at 3:00 p.m.