Cougars Can't Contain Chargers Offense

Columbia State came in as the number one offense in the conference and didn't slow down against the Cougars.

The second place Chargers (13-8, 12-3) put 88 on the board keeping Cleveland State (5-17, 3-12) to 57 points.

Lily Melton led all scorers with 26 points. The conference's leading scorer Ansley Burleson also put in double figures for Columbia State with 19 points also finishing with 17 rebounds, a category where she is fifth overall in the conference. Starting point guard Jacqueline Hardrick put in 17 and Jacie Scott scored 18 off the bench.

Three players scored in double figures for the Cougars with Maiya Moore putting in a team high 19 points. Erin Dixon finished with a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Ziara Thompson scored 13 points on the night.

Cleveland State returns home for their next game hosting Motlow State (1-23, 1-14), a team the Cougars beat back on December 4, 54-50 at Motlow. Game time is Wednesday with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m.

Edwin Bear
Cleveland State Community College
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