Final Score: Mission University 74, Columbia College 86 

Location: Columbia, Missouri Southwell Complex 

Springfield, Missouri- The Patriots came out extremely motivated to start the game going on a 4-0 run from the jump. The score would be tied up 4 different times in the first half. The Patriots would be down 5 at the break behind Jaquese Thomas and Peyton Golightly's 10 point 3 rebound a piece first half. 

The Patriots Lawson Beem would come out extremely hot in the 2nd half to cut the lead to 1 point with 11:55 left in the game. Columbia would counter with 11-1 run of their own. The Patriots never could get back in front.  

Highlights 

• Lawson Beem would lead the team in scoring with 19 points and 4 rebounds. 

• Eli'Jah Smith would be 1 rebound short of a double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds. 

• Other Patriots in double digits: Jaquese Thomas 16 points, Peyton Golightly 14 points 4 rebounds. 

Patriots Head Coach Dallas Meinders:  

"We came up short today, not due to a lack of effort. We went in and battled in a tough place to play, but unfortunately didn't shoot the ball well today." 

Up Next 

The Patriots travel to St Louis Missouri, on Thursday January 30th, to play Missouri Baptist at 7:30PM.