Columbia, Mo. – This afternoon, the Columbia College men's basketball team hosted Lindenwood (Ill.) University-Belleville in a conference matchup. The Cougars defeated the Lynx 83-38 and are now 8-7 on the season and 4-4 in conference play.

Jack Fritsche had a great start, scoring nine of Columbia's first 11 points. Columbia was at the top of their game defensively not allowing Lindenwood to put one in the basket for eight straight minutes, and only allowed seven points in the final seven minutes of the half while scoring 13 points themselves.
 
The Cougars had complete control of the second half as they extended their lead to 48-points with under four minutes left in the contest to cruise to victory.

Key Moment
Columbia went on a roll, scoring 17 unanswered points five minutes into the first half.
 
By The Numbers
40-23 – Cougars had 17 more defensive rebounds than the Lynx
5-1 – Columbia had four more blocks than Lindenwood in the contest
36 - Cougar points in the paint
7-10 – Columbia shot 70% from the free throw line
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Jack Fritsche (15)
Rebounding Leader – Thibault Benabid (13)
Assist Leader – Desmond Funches (5)
 
LindenwoodUniversity-Belleville Leaders
Scoring Leader –  Addison McNeely (10)
Rebounding Leader – JC Moll (9)
Assist Leader – Rodarius Mitchell (3)
 
Up Next
The Cougars are back on the court on Tuesday, January 7 when they host Lincoln College in the Arena of Southwell Complex. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.