St. Louis, Mo. – In their first AMC contest of the season, the No. 22 ranked Columbia College women's basketball team earned their third win of the season against Missouri Baptist, 60-54. The Cougars improve to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the AMC.
 
Columbia led throughout the majority of the first quarter with the help of a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line performance. Columbia led 11-7 at the break.

The Cougars continued their control into the second quarter with a 10-0 run. They maintained their lead by as many as 16 with 4:49 left in the first half. Missouri Baptist produced 10-straight points taking their deficit down to six-points going into the half, 27-21.

The Spartans came out for a big third quarter scoring 23 points compared to the Cougars 14 points and took a 44-41 lead into the final frame.

The Cougars regained the lead with 8:14 on the clock and would keep their advantage nearly the rest of the way. Columbia held on to earn a 60-54 lead over the Spartans.
 
By the Numbers
68-46 – The Cougars shot 68 percent from the free throw line compared to 46 percent by the Spartans
47-38 – Columbia shot 47-percent from the field compared to 38-percent from Missouri Baptist
31-35 – The Spartans out-rebounded the Cougars, 31-35

Columbia College Leaders
Points – Mallory Shetley (17)
Rebounds – Clare Shetley (6)
Assists – Sofia Popp (3)
Blocks – Mallory Shetley (2)
Steals – Mallory Shetley (5)

Missouri Baptist Leaders
Points – Tionne Taylor (16)
Rebounds – Lauren Ebert (11)
Assists– Taylor Norris (3)
Blocks – Alexis Allstun/Taylor Norris (1)
Steals – Lauren Ebert (4)
 
Up Next
The Cougars will return home Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. to host University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.