Men’s Basketball Advances to the Semifinals

Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College men’s basketball team advanced to the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Men’s Basketball Tournament Semifinals with an 81-53 win against Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) on Thursday.
 
The Cougars held a 9-4 advantage with 16:32 remaining in the first half, after Collin Parker drained a 3-point field goal. Columbia’s lead would increase to double-digits after a Cole Gerken made free throw with 5:09 left, 34-24. The Cougars would end the half on a 9-0 run and led by 15 (46-31) at the intermission.
 
Columbia extended the lead to 20 (55-35) with 14:56 remaining in the game and led by 20+ the rest of the game.
 
The Cougars shot 51.7-percent (31-60) from the field and 50.0-percent (12-24) for the game.
 
Key Moment:
The Cougars took a 4-2 lead early in the game and would lead the rest of the game.
 
By the Numbers:
5 – Columbia had just five turnovers.
13 – The Cougars had 13 assists.
6 – Columbia has now won six-straight games
 
Columbia Leaders:
Scoring Leader – Chima Oduocha (18)
Rebounding Leader – Cameron Vanleer (7)
Assist Leader – Tony Burks (4)
Steals Leader – Tony Burks / Cole Gerken (2)
 
Hannibal-LaGrange Leaders:
Scoring Leader – Grant Peters (19)
Rebounding Leader – Bryce Stark (6)
Assist Leader – Roger Guardiola / Khalib Becton / Wyatt Ward (2)
Steals Leader – Bryce Stark / Jayden Durst / Khalib Becton (1)
 
Up Next:
The Cougars will host William Woods at 3:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 26.