Batesville, Ark. – The Cougars were on the road this afternoon for their final regular reason AMC contest in Batesville, Arkansas to compete against the Lyon College Scots. Columbia defeated the Scots in a tight matchup, 67-63, and are now 19-11 on the season and 14-8 in conference.

Columbia took the lead in the first two minutes of the game and continued to maintain control throughout the entire half with their biggest lead being six-points while only losing the lead once, but took it right back with the next basket.
 
Columbia managed to maintain the lead in the second half as the Cougars started to connect well with each other and the basket. Despite the Scots final attempt to catch up to the Cougars, Columbia stayed strong defensively to secure the win.
  
Key Moment
The Cougars scored just as many points as the Scots in the second half, but Columbia's four-point advantage from the first half was just enough for them to claim the victory.
 
By The Numbers
38-24 – Columbia scored 14 more points in the paint than Lyon
36-26 – The Cougars picked up ten more rebounds than the Scots
18-24 – Columbia made 75% of their free throws
 
Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Thibault Benabid (14)    
Rebounding Leader – Thibault Benabid (12)
Assist Leaders – Jorge Bueno, Adam Mennemeyer, Thibault Benabid, Jack Fritsche (2)
 
Lyon College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Dominique Lloyd (12)    
Rebounding Leader – Ray Price (4)
Assist Leaders – Ray Price (3)
 
Up Next
Columbia will be back on the court on Wednesday, March 4 when they begin postseason in the AMC Tournament Quarterfinals. Columbia will be on the road to Henderson, Tennessee to compete against the Freed-Hardeman Lions. Tipoff will be at 7:00 p.m.