Columbia, Mo. – The No. 22-ranked Columbia College women's basketball team extended its season long win streak to three-games with a dominating, 78-36, win over Stephens (Mo.). The Cougars are now 5-2 overall and 3-0 in AMC play.

The first quarter was back and forth, as the two teams combined for five lead changes and three ties. Columbia held the largest lead of the period with 1:22 remaining when a Geena Stephens basket put the Cougars up 16-11. The Stars ended the quarter on a 4-0 run and trimmed the Cougar lead to 16-15 at the end of the quarter.

The first part of the second period started off the same as the first. Both teams were trading baskets. With the game tied at 17-17, Columbia went on an 18-2 to extend its lead to 16 (35-19). The Cougars pushed its lead out to as many as 18, but led 39-23 at the half.

The Cougars picked up the defense even more in the third period, only allowing two points, including holding the Stars scoreless for the final 8:29 of the period.

In the final period, the Cougars did not let up and pushed their lead over the 40-point plateau with 34-seconds remaining. Columbia would hold on for the 78-36 win.
 
By the Numbers
6 – Columbia made a season-high six three-point field goals.
4 – The Cougars had four players score in double figures, all with 12 points each
45-25 – Columbia won the rebound battle by 20, including 14 offensive rebounds.
12 – Different Cougars played in the game, with 11 of them scoring.

Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Mallory Shetley (12)/Geena Stephens (12)/Abby Backes (12)/Allison Stiers (12)
Rebounding Leader – Allison Stiers (10)
Assist Leader – Mallory Shetley (3)/Geena Stephens (3)/Allison Stiers (3)

Stephens College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Ida Pieschl (8)/Cedreanna Lee (8)/Dee Barnes (8)
Rebounding Leader – Ida Pieschl (4)/Dee Barnes (4)
Assist Leader – Emma Popp (2)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will hit the road to take on Hannibal-LaGrange on Thursday. Tip-off in Hannibal, Mo. is set for 5:30 PM.