Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College men's basketball squad earned their first AMC win of the season against the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, 80-54. The Cougars move to 7-3 overall and 1-1 in the AMC.
 
Columbia came strong out of the gates with back-to-back baskets and would go on an 8-0 run leading the Eutectics, 13-3. The Eutectics were able to get within six points, but the Cougars continued to dominate with a 17-point lead going into the half, 38-21.
 
It was all Columbia throughout the second half starting with a basket from the arc by Harrison Vickers. The Cougars went on a 10-0 run continuing their lead with just under 16 minutes left to play, 51-25.
Columbia gained their largest advantage of the game of 36 points with two minutes remaining in the contest, 80-44. The Cougars followed through with a 80-54 victory over the Eutectics.
 
By the Numbers
45-27 – Columbia outrebounded the Eutectics by 18 points
17-5 – The Cougars dished out 12 more assists than the Eutectics
47-38 – Columbia recorded a 47 percent field goal percentage compared to the Eutectics 38 percentage

Columbia College Leaders
Scoring Leader - Harrison Vickers (27)
Rebounding Leader – Tony Burks (11)
Assist Leader – Cameron Vanleer (6)

Health Sciences & Pharmacy Leaders
Scoring Leader – Jason Udolisa (18)
Rebounding Leader – Will Feese (5)
Assist Leader – Trevyn Dugar (2)
 
Up Next
The Cougars return to action Thursday, January 14 to take on Hannibal-LaGrange at 7:30 p.m. in Hannibal, Mo.