LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Megan Graver posted a career-high of 13 strikeouts, pitching a complete game in today's game one match up against the University of Saint Mary (Kan.). The Cougars took a 3-1 victory in the opening game, while falling 3-1 in game two.

Columbia improves to 5-7 on the season.

Game One Stat Tracker:
CC def. USM, 3-1

• Sophia Angel added a double in the top of the fourth, allowing two runs to score to put the Cougars on top
• Kennedy Schanuth followed with a base hit, bringing in one run to put Columbia ahead 3-0
• The Spires added one run of their own in the bottom of the fourth, but the Cougars would hold the lead the rest of the way
• Abigail Zismer and Kennedy Schanuth added two hits
• Pitching:
  • Megan Graver (W, 3-3): 7.0 IP, 13 SO, 1 ER

Game Two Stat Tracker:
USM def. CC, 3-0

• The Spires outhit the Cougars 5-0 in the contest
• Pitching:
  • Wendy van Wijk: 4.2 IP, 2 SO, 3 ER
  • Jazlin Gottman: 1.1 IP, 2 SO

The Cougars return to action in their first home series of the season March 13th against NCAA Division II Quincy University (Ill.). The doubleheader is slated for 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.