Columbia, Mo. - Tonight the Columbia College men's basketball team hosted the Central Christian College of the Bible in a nonconference matchup. The Cougars defeated the Eagles 96-61 and are now 7-7 on the season.

The Cougars were first to get on the board, but the Saints were quick to take the lead from them. Columbia responded by tying the game at nine which then fueled them to a 14-point lead halfway through the first. Central Christian College of the Bible was able to cut it to just nine at halftime.
 
The Cougars had complete control of the second half as they outscored the Saints 51-25 for the 35-point victory. Casius Bell Jr. had a career high scoring 25 points in the game.
 
Key Moment
Columbia pulled away from the Saints six minutes into the second half and finished the contest with a 34-17 run.
 
By The Numbers
16 - Saints turnovers resulted in 20 Cougar points
16 - Columbia second chance points
56 - Columbia bench scoring
58 - Cougar points in the paint
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Casius Bell, Jr. (25)
Rebounding Leader – Beau Washer (9)
Assist Leader – Braden Wendel (4)
 
Central Christian College of the Bible Leaders
Scoring Leader –  Adris Hamilton (16)
Rebounding Leader – Clifford Detiege (8)
Assist Leader – Josh Crawford (3)
 
Up Next
The Cougars are back on the court on Saturday, January 4 when they host the Lindenwood University-Belleville Lynx in an AMC matchup. Tip-off is set to begin at 3:00 p.m.