Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College men's basketball team improved to 14-4 overall and -2 in the American Midwest Conference (AMC) with a convincing 79-56 win against Hannibal-LaGrange. The Cougars have now won four-straight and 8-of-9.  
 
The Cougars came out of the gates strong, scoring 15 of the games first 17 points. The Trojans bounced back with a 13-5 run and got within five points at 20-15. The Cougars were able to hang on to the lead for the rest of the half and took a 34-26 lead into the halftime break.
 
Columbia quickly extended its lead back to double figures at 38-28. The Cougars lead would stay in double digits the rest of the way. Columbia continued its domination, as the lead grew to the 30-point plateau (74-44) with 3:26 remaining. The Cougars held on for the 23-point win (79-56).  
 
By the Numbers
8 – Eight different players recorded at least one assist for the Cougars
9 – Columbia had nine steals
42-16 – The Cougars held a big advantage in points in the paint
 
Columbia College Leaders:
Scoring Leader – Tony Burks (20)
Rebounding Leader – Jack Fritsche (8)
Assist Leader – Beau Washer (2)
 
Hannibal-LaGrange Leaders:
Scoring Leader – Grant Peters (15)
Rebounding Leader – Michael Hood (6)
Assist Leader – Landon Hall (4)
 
Up Next:
The Cougars will travel to Batesville, Ark. on Saturday to take on Lyon (Ark.) at 5:00 PM.