Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 70-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Millburn Millers. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Millers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2019.
Millburn got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chase Plotkin out in front who went 6 of 15 on his way to 21 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The contest was Plotkin's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chace Redler, who posted 18 points and six rebounds.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Millburn, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Columbia will head out to take on Irvington at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Millburn, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Newark Academy at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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