Columbia International University Athletics

The Columbia International University men's basketball team took to the road tonight to take on the Cavaliers of Montreat College. The Cavaliers came into the game ranked 25th in the NAIA national poll. The Cavaliers were just 1-6 over the last seven games so the Rams were looking to pull off an upset. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers proved to be too much for the Rams as the Rams fell 98-67.

The Rams started the game off slow as the Cavaliers raced out to an early 16-2 lead. The Rams would try to get back in the game as they would get points from Jacob Cook, Zachary Baker, and Micah Banks, but the Cavaliers still held a double digit lead. The Rams were unable to keep up with offensive fire power of the Cavaliers as they continued to run up their lead and the Rams went into the half down 46-22.

The Cavaliers once again started the second half by shooting well and this time they opened with a 14-5 run. Cook and Juraj Rovis would score the Rams next eight points. It seemed as though the Cavaliers couldn't miss and they continued to hold a solid lead over the Rams. When the final horn sounded the Rams fell 98-67.

Columbia International shot 41.7% (25-of-60) from the field, but were just 4-of-15 from the three point line...Montreat shot 48.2% (40-of-83) for the game and were 12-of-31 from the three point line...The Rams had 40 rebounds compared to the Cavaliers 49...The Rams had five blocks in the game...Juraj Rovis led the Rams with 17 points and had 10 rebounds to complete a double-double...Jacob Cook had 16 points and six rebounds...Micah Banks was the last Ram in double figures with 10 points and had four assists and three rebounds to go along with the ten points...Jeron Hemphill led the Cavaliers with 14 points as he was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field.

Columbia International will have a little time to regroup before they host Johnson and Wales Charlotte on Saturday at 3 p.m.