Columbia College News

Women's Golf Finishes Runner-Up at WWU Invitational at Tanglewood, Soderholm Takes Individual Title

FULTON, Mo. — The Columbia College women's golf team placed second at the WWU Tanglewood Fall Invitational on Tuesday, finishing at 46 over. The Cougars were third after the first round, then shot the second-best round of the day to move into second place. Ellie Soderholm won her second individual title of the season, finishing 3-under, the only player in the field under par.

Date published: September 29, 2026

Men's Golf Wins Tanglewood Fall Invitational with Major Second Round

FULTON, Mo. — The Columbia College men's golf team finished fifth Tuesday at the WWU Invitational at Tanglewood, posting a round total of 2-under. Bruno Marti Jimenez and Kelly Welby led the Cougars, each finishing 3-under to tie for eighth.

Date published: September 29, 2026

Cougars Win Twice, Sweep Trojans in AMC Play

HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Columbia College volleyball team won twice on Tuesday at Hannibal-LaGrange. The Cougars swept the Trojans 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 in American Midwest Conference play, then beat Evangel 26-24, 25-19, 25-19. Columbia moved to 15-6 on the season and 5-0 in the AMC, while Hannibal-LaGrange fell to 5-11 (2-3 AMC) and Evangel to 10-9.

Date published: September 29, 2026

This Week in Cougar Sports

Date published: September 27, 2026

Men's Soccer Grabs Win on Senior Day

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Columbia College men's soccer celebrated senior day with a 4-0 win over Maharishi International University (Iowa) on Saturday at R. Marvin Owens Field, improving to 7-1-1 on the season.

Date published: September 26, 2026

Cougars Split Saturday in CC Quad

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Columbia College volleyball team (13-6) split its two matches at the CC Quad on Saturday inside the Arena of Southwell Complex. The Cougars took the first set from No. 5 McPherson before falling 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 16-25, 17-25), then swept Haskell 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-16) in the afternoon.

Date published: September 26, 2026

Cougars Set Eight New Records at Gans Creek Classic

Columbia, Mo. — Columbia College cross country returned to its home course Friday for the Gans Creek Classic, where senior Hailey Gerard led the Cougar women and senior Kalieb Haileselassie nearly stole the show on the men's side, crossing the line just 2.8 seconds behind the individual champion.

Date published: September 25, 2026

Women's Soccer Blanks Dakota State

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The No. 17-ranked Columbia College women's soccer improved to 6-1-3 with a dominant 7-0 win over Dakota State on Thursday at R. Marvin Owens Field. Goalkeeper Charlie Williams and Abbie Summers combined for a clean sheet, stopping all four shots on goal they faced.

Date published: September 24, 2026

Cougars Roll Patriots in AMC Play

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College volleyball team stayed perfect in American Midwest Conference play Wednesday, sweeping Mission University 25-7, 25-14, 25-16 at the Arena of Southwell Complex. The Cougars (12-5, 4-0 AMC) remain the last unbeaten team in the AMC, while the Patriots fell to 5-13 overall and 2-2 in league play.

Date published: September 23, 2026

Men's Soccer Rallies Past Westminster

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Columbia College men's soccer improved to 6-1-1 with a 2-1 win over Westminster College (Mo.) Tuesday evening at R. Marvin Owens Field.

Date published: September 22, 2026