Basketball Recap: Columbia Comes Up Short

Columbia came up into this matchup off a tough 34-point loss on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Westminster Schools of Augusta Wildcats by a score of 54-52 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Capitals have suffered since December 1, 2023.

Columbia is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9. As for Westminster Schools of Augusta, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will venture away from home to face off against Pelion at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Westminster Schools of Augusta, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Pinewood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.