Men’s Basketball Hosts HLGU on Thursday

Opening Tip:

• The Cougars lead the all-time series, 68-12. 
  • CC is on a five-game win-streak against the Trojans. 
  • Hannibal-LaGrange has not won in Columbia since Feb. 16, 2010 (75-73). 
• Hannibal-LaGrange won their last game, 85-61, against Harris-Stowe on Tuesday. 
• HLGU has not won back-to-back games since the 2019-20 season – defeated St. Louis Pharmacy (now Health Sciences & Pharmacy), 87-86 and Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 96-73. 
• CC fell to Missouri Baptist, 72-62, in their last game. 
• The Cougars are 5-4 following a loss this season. 
• The Trojans are averaging 61.9 points per game, which is second to last in the AMC, while Columbia is score 79.7 points per game, the second most in the league. 
• This matchup features two of the top three free throw shooting teams in conference play – CC is second at 77.5-percent (4 AMC games) and HLGU is third at 73.4 (5 games). 
• With a win and a William Woods loss to Central Baptist, the Cougars would move into third-place in the AMC standings. 

Tickets:

• Ticketing in the Arena of Southwell Complex will be limited to one-third capacity in order to allow for more social distancing between stable groups.
• Season ticket holders WILL NOT be affected, as their tickets are included in the new capacity limit.
• Remaining single-game tickets will go on sale 48 hours prior to the start of a contest.
  • Students, Faculty, and Staff may claim tickets as normal (Sunday before the game) using their designated passcodes.
• All tickets MUST be purchased in advance using this link: https://bit.ly/2WkUpLz
• Fans are strongly encouraged to wear masks while attending.

The Columbia College Athletics Department will continue to monitor health conditions and recommendations and will adapt the policies as needed.