Columbia College News

John Klein Inducted into St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Former Columbia College head men's and women's soccer coach John Klein was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame last week.

Date published: March 16, 2026

Bowling Concludes Season at USBC Sectionals

SMYRNA, Tenn. - The Columbia College bowling team wrapped up their season at USBC Sectionals over the weekend, placing 9th of 19 teams. This was the the best finish for the Cougars at Sectionals in program history.

Date published: March 16, 2026

This Week in Cougar Sports

Date published: March 15, 2026

Cougars Complete Doubleheader Sweep of Mission University Behind Renn's Walk-Off Grand Slam

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College baseball swept a Saturday doubleheader against Mission University on Saturday, winning a ten-inning thriller in the opener before completing a stunning seventh-inning comeback in the nightcap.

Date published: March 14, 2026

Garriock Scores Eight Goals as Cougars Dominate in Conference Opener

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The (RV) Columbia College men's lacrosse team opened up Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) play tonight with a 18-1 win over Midland University. The Cougars move to 4-3 on the season.

Date published: March 14, 2026

Historic Season Comes to End for Cougars

Indianapolis, Ind. – The No. 8 seed Columbia College women's basketball team had its historic season come to end with a 70-47 loss at No. 1 seed and No. 4-ranked Marian University (Ind.) on Saturday in the second round of the 2026 NAIA Tournament in Indianapolis.

Date published: March 14, 2026

No. 15 Cougars Fall in Second Round of NAIA Tournament

Columbia, Mo. – The No. 4 seed and 15th-ranked Columbia College men's basketball team had its season come to an end with a 75-67 loss to No. 12 seed Faulkner University in the 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship Second Round on Saturday at the Arena of Southwell Complex.

Date published: March 14, 2026

Cougars Gain NAIA Opening Round Win over Carroll

Indianapolis, Ind. – Lexi Miller and Lexi Rubel each scored 20 points to lead the No. 8 seed Columbia College women's basketball team to a 76-63 win over No. 9 seed Carroll College (Montana) Friday in the opening round of the 2026 NAIA National Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind.

Date published: March 13, 2026

No. 15 Cougars Top McPherson in NAIA Opening Round

Columbia, Mo. – Caleb Jones hit a lay-up with 2.7 seconds left to lift the No. 4 seed and 15th-ranked Columbia College men's basketball team to a 74-72 overtime victory over McPherson College in the opening round of the 2026 NAIA National Tournament on Friday at the Arena of Southwell Complex. The game featured 10 lead changes and 13 ties.

Date published: March 13, 2026

Cougars Come Up Short in Extra-Inning Loss to Patriots

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Columbia College baseball team opened up the second week of conference play today against the Patriots of Mission University. The Cougars got out to an early lead in the second inning, but Mission was able to tie it back up in the fourth. Columbia remained in the fight, tying the game at seven apiece in the ninth to go into extra innings. Mission was able to pull away in the 12th inning with a two-run homerun by Zachary Beatty.

Date published: March 13, 2026