Sioux City, Iowa - The fourteenth ranked Cougars of Columbia College started their 2024 season today with a road contest against the Chargers of Briar Cliff University. 

The Cougars got on the scoreboard quickly with a goal from Miguel Gonzalez off a pass from Cooper Allen less than three minutes into the game. 

Columbia registered eight shots in the first half while holding BCU to five. 

At the 36-minute mark, Joshua Peterson converted off of a pass from Joao Pimenta to make it 2-0 in CC's favor.

After leading for 87 minutes of play, the Cougars conceded one goal as Herman Toftevag scored to cut Columbia's lead to 2-1. 

It would not be enough, however, as time expired with Columbia holding on to their 2-1 lead. 

Briar Cliff upped their offensive pressure in the second half as they would out-shoot Columnbia, 13-11. 

In goal, Alejandro Molto Munoz registered three saves to also start the season 1-0.

The Cougars are back in action this weekend at home as they play Missouri Valley College at home on Saturday, August 31st.