Fighting Bees Overcome Cougars

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College men’s lacrosse team opened their season this evening taking on No.10-ranked St. Ambrose University (Iowa). The Cougars dropped the contest 14-6. The Fighting Bees outshot the Cougars 47-32, while Columbia grabbed recorded more face off wins in the contest. 

Stat Tracker:

• Scoring: Zach Baker (2), Drake Morrissey (1), Kai Garriock (1), William Rusk (1), Ethan Houston (1)
• Assists: William Rusk (1), Ethan Houston (1), Zach Baker (1)
• Kail Mattis took 14-19 face offs
• William Rusk led the Cougars snagging six ground balls, while Kail Mattis grabbed five
• Bryce Peltier collected 18 saves
• Columbia incurred 24 turnovers

The Cougars will continue their home stand against No.7-ranked Madonna (Mich.) on February 25 at 12:00 p.m.