St. Louis, Mo. – Tonight the Columbia College men's basketball team went up against the Missouri Baptist (Mo.) University Spartans in an AMC match up. The Cougars were defeated by the Spartans with a final score of 71-66, moving to 4-5 on the season and 1-2 in conference play.

The Cougars took an early lead with a 25-4 run but Spartans pushed back going on their own run of 11-3. Columbia remained in the lead going into the locker rooms with a halftime score of 41-36.

For the majority of the second half control of the lead passed between both teams.  Missouri Baptist was able to hold their lead with a 12- 7 run with three minutes left in the half. Columbia was unable to answer back and the Spartans claimed the victory.
 
Key Moment
The Spartans had 15 points off of 14 turnovers by the Cougars.
 
By The Numbers.
23- Columbia field goal points
34-33- Cougars rebounds compared to their opponents
36-6- Columbia's bench outscored Missouri Baptist's bench
16-10- The Spartans had six more assists then the Cougars
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Desmond Funches (15)
Rebounding Leader – Jack Fritsche (6)           
Assist Leader – Jack Fritsche, Adam Mennemeyer (3)
 
Missouri Baptist University Leaders
Scoring Leader –  Jahmour Robinson (28)
Rebounding Leader – Aumunie Armond (10)
Assist Leader – Jahmour Robinson (5)

 
Up Next
The Cougars are back on the court on Thursday, December 5 when they are set to host the William Woods (Mo.) University Owls in an AMC matchup. Tip-off is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Arena of Southwell Complex.