The Columbia Cougars lacrosse team (Maplewood, NJ), was nudged 10-8 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Montville Mustangs (Montville, NJ)

With the victory, Montville advances its record to 6-6 on the season. The Mustangs host West Milford (West Milford, NJ) to encounter the Highlanders in a non-league battle on Friday, May 2. The Highlanders come into the battle with a record of 5-6. West Milford won 9-8 in their recent non-league battle against Wayne Valley (Wayne, NJ)

The Cougars now sport a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Millburn for a Bianchi battle on Saturday, May 3. Columbia will encounter a Millers team coming off a 18-5 non-league loss to New Providence (New Providence, NJ). The Millers record now stands at 7-4.