The Basics
Score: MNU 67 - Columbia 73
Record: MNU (6-1), CC (6-0)
Location: Oman Arena - Jackson, Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. - MNU dropped their first game of the year to the #4 team in the nation in a 73-67 loss to Columbia in Tennessee on Saturday. After a 9-2 Cougar run to open the game, MNU quickly tied it and neither team led by more than 4 in the rest of the half. Columbia opened the 3rd quarter with a 9-3 run to open a 9-point lead, and MNU never got out of the hole. Twice in the 4th quarter the Pioneers got the deficit down to 3, but both times Columbia responded and held on for the win.
Turning Point
Columbia's 9-3 run to open the second half gave them breathing room.
Individual Leaders
Kechelle Figueroa had 20 points to lead the offense.
Keyessence Collins had 19 points. And
Jovana Jovovic had 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
Columbia made 7 more threes than MNU.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Missouri Valley (2-5, 1-2) at 5:30.
