Cougars Stay Hot From Three, Down Georgia College
By CSU Sports Information
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - For the second consecutive game, the Columbus State University men's basketball team used its long-range shooting to pummel its opponent as the Cougars defeated Georgia College 92-79 Wednesday night. The Peach Belt Conference game took place inside the Centennial Center in Milledgeville, Ga.
The Cougars nailed 13 of their 34 3-pointers going 38.2 percent from beyond the arc to even their PBC record to 2-2. Overall, the Cougars moved to 7-5 on the season.
Both Landrius Horton and Stanley Taylor tied their career-highs in points. Horton exploded for 29 going 12-for-17 from the floor while grabbing nine rebounds. Taylor, who hit a career-best four threes, scored 18 for the Cougars. Jalen Thomas was 5-for-10 from three to add 18 as well.
"This team is fun to watch when we share the ball," said head coach Robert Moore. "Ever since we left Tuskegee, we have been shooting the ball well from deep, but it's the unselfish play from the guys that is getting it done."
"All of these guys can shoot. We just have to stay grounded and continue to fight for the loose balls and do things that winning teams do. We are playing well, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Saturday we will have another test against UNC Pembroke, who is the top of the class in the conference."
Overall, Columbus State shot 50.7 percent (34-for-67) from the field. At the free throw line, the Cougars were 11-for-18.
Columbus State and UNC Pembroke will meet on Saturday, Jan. 11 inside the Lumpkin Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.