Box Score Columbia, Mo. – The Cougar men's basketball team hosted the Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) University Trojans this afternoon in a conference matchup. The Cougars were dominant the entire game defeating the Trojans 85-43 to move to 13-8 on the season and 8-5 in conference play.
 
The last time these two teams met, there were 15 lead changes. This time the Cougars didn't hold back taking control of the ball the entire half, outscoring the Trojans by 30 points.
 
Columbia stayed hot in the second half will excellent ball control that sent Hannibal-LaGrange home with the loss.
 
Key Moment
Four minutes into the first half Columbia went on a run, netting 26 points while holding Hannibal-LaGrange at just three points.
 
By The Numbers
34-2 – Columbia capitalized on Hannibal-LaGrange's turnovers
19-2 – The Cougars tallied 17 more second chance points
50-24 – Hannibal-LaGrange's bench scoring was no match for Columbia's bench
13-17 – Columbia shot 76% from the charity stripe
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Casius Bell Jr. (25) – Career High
Rebounding Leader – Beau Washer (7)
Assist Leader – Desmond Funches (4)
 
Hannibal-LaGrange Leaders
Scoring Leader – Grant Peters (8)
Rebounding Leader – Ryan Ward (8)
Assist Leader – Marquis Ellison (2)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will be on the road next week traveling to Fulton, Missouri on Thursday, January 30 to take on the William Woods University Owls in another AMC contest. Game is slated for 7:30 p.m.