COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Columbia College baseball team opened American Midwest Conference (AMC) play yesterday with two wins over Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU). In game one, the Cougars defeated the Hornets 9-2, while also posting a 15-6 advantage in game two.

Columbia improves to 7-1 on the season and 2-0 in the AMC.

Game One Stat Tracker:
CC def. HSSU, 9-2

• Bailey Quint led the way going 2-for-3 at the plate, adding one home run and 2 RBI
• Tyler Renn brought in 2 RBI
• Jaden James and Braydn O'Neal added a double
• The Cougars outhit the Hornets 12-5
• Pitching:
  • Kam Dohogne (W, 3-0): 2.0 IP
  • Owen Clark: 1.0 IP, 1 SO
  • Pierce Hartmann: 1.0 IP, 2 SO
  • Lane Feeler: 2.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 SO
  • Hunter Hees: 1.0 IP, 2 SO

Game Two Stat Tracker:
CC def. HSSU, 15-6

• Jack Matousek went 3-for-4 at the plate, crossing the plate three times, while bringing in three RBI
• Hunter Shoulta went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, adding one RBI
• Brayden McGinnis and Bailey Quint also drove in three RBI
• Four Cougars recorded doubles
• Brayden McGinnis, Bailey Quint, and Jack Matousek each knocked out home runs
• Columbia added 16 hits, while Harris-Stowe produced eight
• Pitching:
  • DeShawn Morgan: 0.1 IP, 2 ER, 1 SO
  • Koby Linder (W, 1-0): 2.2 IP, 2 SO
  • Grant Nicholson: 1.0 IP, 1 SO
  • Grant Burson: 1.0 IP, 2 ER
  • Jackson Forck: 1.0 IP, 2 SO
  • Noah Willingham: 1.0 IP

Columbia returns to action against Central Baptist College (Ark.) on February 28 at 12:00 p.m. in Conway, Ark.