Columbia, Mo. – The men's basketball team hosted the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Mo.) Eutectics in an AMC contest tonight. Columbia had a tough matchup as the Eutectics bounced back in the second half to defeat the Cougars 76-71. Columbia is now 18-10 on the season and 13-7 in conference play.
 
The Cougars silenced the Eutectics early in the first half making all but three of their free throws which aided in their 24-6 run to end the half with an 11-point advantage.
 
The Eutectics came back from the locker room in the zone, going on an 18-8 run to take the lead. The Cougars managed to stay neck-and-neck with the Eutectics as tensions rose on the court but Columbia could not get their shots to fall, leaving St. Louis College of Pharmacy to take the win.
 
Key Moment
The Eutectics did not miss a field goal in the first ten minutes of the second half to run away with the win.
 
By the Numbers
28-36 – The Eutectics scored eight more points in the paint than the Cougars
19-4 – Columbia outshined St. Louis College of Pharmacy in second chance points
22-28 – Cougars shot 79% from the free throw line
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Justin Shaw (16)     
Rebounding Leader – Jack Fritsche (12)
Assist Leaders – Justin Shaw (4)
 
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Leaders
Scoring Leader – Jordan Anderson (28)     
Rebounding Leader – Alassane Ba (5)
Assist Leaders – RJ Wright (5)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will be heading to Conway, Arkansas next Thursday, February 27 when they take on the 21^st ranked Central Baptist College Mustangs in another AMC contest. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.