Walnut Ridge, Ark. – The Columbia College men's basketball team grabbed their fourth straight win this evening against Williams Baptist (Ark.), 62-54. The Cougars improve to 10-3 on the season and 4-1 in the American Midwest Conference (AMC).
 
Senior forward Jack Fritsche was unstoppable the first six minutes of the game, giving Columbia their first seven points, 7-4. The Cougars produced a 10-0 run against the Eagles, leading 20-6 midway through the half. Columbia picked up their largest lead of the game of 21 points with under five minutes remaining in the period. A 36-19 Cougar advantage brought them into the half. The Cougars shot 38-percent from the field in the opening half.

Columbia held their lead throughout the second half, allowing Williams Baptist to come within five points. With six offensive rebounds and five second chance points by the Cougars, they went on to secure the win, 62-54 over the Eagles.


By the Numbers
44-39 – Columbia out-rebounded Williams Baptist by five.
8-6 – The Cougars picked up eight steals compared to the Eagles six.
26-16 – The Eagles made ten more points in the paint than the Cougars.

Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader - Tony Burks (17)
Rebounding Leader – Jack Fritsche (7)
Assist Leader – Harrison Vickers (4) – Career-High


Williams Baptist Leaders
Scoring Leader – Shackeel Butters (16)
Rebounding Leader – Shackeel Butters (15)
Assist Leader – Brayden Brewer (3)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will travel to Central Baptist College on Saturday, January 23. Tip off is set for 1:00 p.m.