Columbia suffered their biggest loss since December 9, 2025 on Friday. They lost 72-51 to the Keystone Wildcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Raiders in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost five in a row.
Leading Keystone to victory were Colt Cowling and Liam Goran. Cowling shot 53% from the field to rack up 41 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Goran went 7-for-10 on his way to 19 points along with six boards and five steals. Cowling is crushing it when it comes to points: he's scored at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bobby Gurich, who posted six points in addition to six assists and five rebounds.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Keystone, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That somehow still isn't as good as their 14-4 record this season.
Columbia will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Oberlin at 7:00 p.m. The Phoenix have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Keystone, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Genoa Area at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Comets have now posted at least 55 points in their last seven games.
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