Columbia, Mo. – The 15^th ranked women's basketball ball team hosted the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Mo.) Eutectics in another conference matchup tonight. Columbia was dominant in this contest, defeating the Eutectics 84-45 to improve to 22-5 on the season and 18-3 in conference play.
 
Columbia kept things interesting in the first quarter allowing St. Louis College of Pharmacy to stay with them up until the final three minutes when Columbia found their rhythm and went on a roll. The Cougars more than tripled the Eutectics points in the second quarter keeping them below ten while scoring 30 themselves for the 33-point advantage at the break.
 
Columbia kept complete control of the rest of the game staying consistent offensively to extend their lead by 39-points for the win.
 
Key Moment
Columbia scored 18 unanswered points in the second quarter to give them the cushion they needed to claim the victory.
 
By the Numbers
40-15 – Columbia's bench scoring was at the top of their game coming up with 25 more points than the Eutectics
32-12 – Cougars points scored in the paint almost tripled that of the Eutectics
28-6 – Columbia scored 22 more points off turnovers than St. Louis College of Pharmacy
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Jordan Alford (13)
Rebounding Leader – Jordan Alford (11)
Assist Leaders – Jordan Alford (3)
 
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Leaders
Scoring Leader – Grace Beyer (17)
Rebounding Leader – Grace Beyer (6)
Assist Leaders – Victoria McDougall (2)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will be back in the Arena of Southwell Complex on Saturday, February 22 when they host the Stephens (Mo.) College Stars in another conference matchup. Tip-off will be at 1:00 p.m. and will also serve as senior day honoring Grey Hayes, Jordan Alford, Raegan Wieser, and Mai Nienhueser.