Columbia College Men’s Basketball Fights Back Against Baker University in November 1, 2026 Box Score Action
The Columbia College men’s basketball team faced Baker University, clawing back from a deficit as detailed in the official box score published by columbiacougars.com.
The contest saw Baker University lead 38-26 following a jumper by AJ Tillman. Cam Jones laid one in to push Baker’s advantage to 40-26, but the Cougars began chipping away through aggressive defense and trips to the free-throw line. Marcelous Phillips hit a free throw after an Alex Gunnels foul at the 17:56 mark, trimming the deficit to 40-27. Danny Garza then ignited the Columbia offense with a 3-pointer off an assist from Tillman, pulling the Cougars within ten points at 40-30.
Columbia Cuts Baker Lead During Intense Second Half Run
As the game progressed, both coaching staffs cycled through their benches. Benjamin Ibralic scored in the paint for Baker to make it 42-30, but Drew Camacho answered for Columbia with a driving layup and a subsequent free throw, cutting the Baker lead to 42-33 with 16:29 on the clock.
Intensity on the defensive end picked up. Phillips recorded a steal and sank a free throw following a foul by Jimmy Dorsey, bringing Columbia within striking distance at 42-34. Moments later, Tillman drove for a layup and converted his ensuing free throw to cap a run that sliced Baker’s lead down to 42-38.
Camacho hit a 3-pointer with 14:02 remaining, assisted by Phillips, to narrow Baker’s edge to 44-41. Jeff Fleming followed shortly after with a paint touch layup assisted by Camacho, shrinking the margin to just one point at 44-43 before further personnel changes altered the flow of the game.
