Columbia, Mo. – The 15^th ranked Cougars were at the top of their game when they hosted the Central Baptist (Ark.) University Mustangs in a conference matchup tonight. The Cougars defeated the Mustangs 82-50 and are now 13-3 on the season and 9-1 in conference.
 
The Cougars owned their home court tonight coming up with 30 points while holding the Mustangs at just ten with Jordan Alford leading the way in the first quarter. The second quarter was a quiet one with each team only adding seven-points apiece and Columbia maintaining their 20-point advantage.
 
The Cougars showed up in the third quarter, going on a 12-4 run in the final seven minutes to extend their lead to 32 points. Central Baptist left it all in the court in the fourth quarter scoring just as many points as Columbia, but the Cougar advantage was just too big for the visiting squad.
 
Key Moment
The Cougars tallied 20 points in the third quarter while holding the Mustangs at just eight.
 
By The Numbers
14-5 – Columbia scored nine more three's than Central Baptist
32-24 – Cougars bench outscored the Mustangs bench by eight points
16-4 – Columbia scored 12 more points off turnovers than Central Baptist
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Jordan Alford (15)
Rebounding Leader – Raegan Wieser (8)
Assist Leader – Jordan Alford (6)
 
Central Baptist Leaders
Scoring Leader – Aaliyah Cash (13)
Rebounding Leader – Grace Coates (8)
Assist Leader – Reagan Roetzel (2)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will once again host an AMC matchup on Saturday, January 18 when they play against the 10^th ranked Lyon (Ark.) College Scots in an NAIA top 25 contest. Game is set to begin at 1 p.m.