Columbia, MO - Columbia's men's basketball team will get to begin their NAIA national tournament experience this year at home.

The Cougars were named as one of the 16 host sites for the First and Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy. Columbia will host a four-team pod from March 13-14 at the Arena of Southwell Complex. The winner of the pod will earn a trip to the NAIA's final site in Kansas City, MO. 

The four teams in the pod will be announced during the NAIA Selection Show on Thurday, March 5th, at 6:00PM on the NAIA's YouTube page.