Columbia, Mo. – The third ranked Columbia College lacrosse team defeated Madonna (Mich.) in the team's season opener. Columbia won the game, 16-12.
 
Goal Scorers
Columbia –

• JT Huez – six goals
• John Thomas – two goals
• Cooper Heck – three goals
• Ryan Kirchberg – one goal
• Peter Jones – one goal
• Tyler Parrott – three goals

Madonna –

• Harry Dyson – three goals
• Cole Gingell – four goals
• Jordan Davis – one goal
• Ian Rush – three goals
• Teddy White – one goal

Key Moment –
In quarters two and three, Columbia scored nine goals to Madonna's three.

By the Numbers –
3-for-6 – Columbia went 3-for-6 in extra-man opportunities.
41-39 – The Cougars held a slight advantage in shots

Columbia College Leaders –
Scoring Leader – JT Huez (6)
Shot Leader – Tyler Parrott (9)

Madonna University Leaders –
Scoring Leader – Cole Gingell (4)
Shot Leader – Harry Dyson (12)

Up Next –
Columbia is back on the field on Thursday, March 11 when they host Missouri Baptist at R. Marvin Owens Field at 6:00 PM.