Columbia, Mo.- The Columbia Women's Basketball team was victorious this afternoon against the Stephens College Stars, 53-45. The Cougars are 7-4 on the season and 5-2 in the American Midwest Conference (AMC).

The Cougars started strong, with a 6-0 lead against the Stars. Stephens made their first point at the 5 minute mark (6-2). Columbia increased their lead by eight, leading 19-11 going into the second quarter.

The Stars worked their way up and closed the gap to two points halfway through the second quarter (22-20).  The Cougars were able to increase their lead to 10, ending the first half with a score of 30-20.

The Stars started the second quarter with a 2-point field goal. The Cougars traded point for point. The Cougars ended the quarter on a 6-5 run over last two minutes of play, the third quarter ended with a score of 46-33.

The Cougars continued to press the Stars, pushing their lead to eight over Stephens. Columbia kept their lead with the game ending, 54-45.
 
By the Numbers
29-11 -The Stars outscored the Cougars in benching scoring
24-14 - Stars outscored Cougars in points in paint
14-2 - Cougars over took Stars in 2^nd chance points
1.00 – Columbia was a perfect 8-8 on free throws.

Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader – Mallory Shetley (14) 
Rebounding Leader – Clare Shetley (11)
Assist Leader – Sofia Popp (3)

Stephens Leaders
Scoring Leader – Ida Pieschl  (10)
Rebounding Leader – Ida Pieschl (8)
Assist Leader – Sierra Leeper (3)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will be on the court on Thursday January 28^th, when they travel to Fulton, Mo. When they take on the William Woods Owls. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m., no fans are allowed at WWU home events.