Columbia had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it 13. They came up short against the Lee Generals, falling 63-37. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-15.
As for Lee, their win bumped their record up to 4-1. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Columbia: they've now won seven in a row.
Lee had a senior duo take command as Dylan Anderson posted 17 points and Tristan Thomas earned 16 points. Those 16 points set a new season-high mark for Thomas. Chase Stuart was another key player, putting up eight points.
Looking ahead, Columbia will be playing in front of their home fans against Madison County at 7:30 p.m. on December 2. As for Lee, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Business Engineering Science Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Generals will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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