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September 27, 2007
Coach not letting Cougars take it easy
Melinda Wrye-Washington wants more consistency from her team
By SHAWN GARRISON of the Missourian
COLUMBIA — Columbia College volleyball coach Melinda Wrye-Washington shouted to her players as they sprinted up and down the court. “If you’re not a team player you’re not in,” she yelled. “It’s not OK to lose ballgames, not on my watch.” The Cougars are 11-4 this season and undefeated in American Midwest Conference play. They are ranked No. 10 in the NAIA Top 25 Poll and haven’t lost to a team ranked lower than No. 14.
September 27, 2007
Cougars play complete game
Position switch helps Columbia find net.
By KEENER TIPPIN of the Tribune Staff
Columbia College played organized, sound soccer for 89 minutes, 42 seconds. "I wish that last one hadn’t gone in," Cougars Coach John Klein said of Illinois-Springfield’s lone goal with 18 seconds remaining in the contest. "But I think it is something to build on for sure. The guys did a good job defensively. That is the most organized game we’ve played from a defensive standpoint."
September 26, 2007
Cougars midfielder ready to take another shot
By BRENT LAGER of the Missourian
COLUMBIA — Sam Gelven, a starting midfielder for Columbia College men’s soccer team, saw his dream fade into darkness nearly one year ago, almost causing him to do something he had never done before: stop believing.
September 25, 2007
Columbia College goalie’s work ethic overcomes his lack of experience
By BRENT LAGER of the MISSOURIAN
COLUMBIA — Zach Clem remembers his junior year of high school well. It was the first year he went to prom, it was the first year he had a job and it was the first year he played competitive soccer.
September 23, 2007
Shaky Cougars come up empty
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
It was the kind of match the Columbia College volleyball team will have to endure if it wants a shot at the national title. Truman State passed well, put up a big block, hit smart placement shots without being overpowering and served consistently.
September 20, 2007
Cougars' Branco determined to win national title
By SHAWN GARRISON of the Missourian
COLUMBIA — Columbia College was struggling to put William Woods University away in the second game of a match on Tuesday night when a ball was hit in the direction of Cougars setter Luana Branco.
September 20, 2007
Losses not just unlucky anymore
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
HANNIBAL - Why did the Columbia College soccer team struggle to score goals in its first three games when it returned Justin Robinson and Lloyd Jacobs, who scored a combined 15 goals in 2006? Why did the Cougars score two goals in their first three games? Why did Columbia College lose to Bellevue 2-1 in the Cougar Soccer Classic?
September 14, 2007
Can Cougars make a comeback?
By BRENT LAGER Missourian
COLUMBIA — The start of the Columbia College men’s soccer season has not gone as expected, with the team still winless so far this year. With conference play beginning next week, however, there is still time for the team to salvage its season.
September 13, 2007
Volleyball takes outside hitter from China to Columbia College
By SHAWN GARRISON Missourian
COLUMBIA — Just three years ago Yi Zhang-Li was more than 7,000 miles from Columbia. Thirty-six months, two schools and two languages later it’s staggering how much her life has changed.
September 12, 2007
Newcomer solid as Cougars cruise
BY ALEX RADMAN of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College volleyball team had little trouble defeating Missouri Baptist last night at the Southwell Complex. The Cougars won the match 30-24, 30-22, 31-29 to improve to 7-3 on the year and 2-0 in the American Midwest Conference.
September 9, 2007
Cougars remain focused
Despite rough start, nationals still a goal.
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
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efore the season began, back when the Columbia College soccer team was ranked 22nd in the country and had not lost a game, the team’s goal was to return to the NAIA Tournament for the first time since 2003.
September 8, 2007
New formation yields familiar results
Cougars still struggle to find offense
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College soccer team tried a new formation in its match last night against Bellevue in the Cougar Soccer Classic. Coach John Klein opted for a 4-4-2 formation instead of the standard 3-5-2.
September 7, 2007
Cougars try to spark offense after 0-3 start
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
When Ross Matthew arrived at Columbia College from Scotland a year ago, he was a defender. During his freshman season, he made the transition to midfield and started there again to begin this season.
September 5, 2007
Cougars work out kinks in rout
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Any fan at the Southwell Complex could see that Coach Melinda Wrye-Washington had something up her sleeve last night.
September 2, 2007
Cougars finish Classic in third Columbia soccer falls to Hastings in home opener.
By the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College volleyball team defeated American Midwest Conference foe Missouri Baptist to claim third place in the Best Western Volleyball Classic yesterday at the Southwell Complex.
September 1, 2007
Lindenwood exposes Cougars’ weaknesses
Lack of experience hurts Columbia.
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
Columbia College’s volleyball coach and a few veterans viewed last night’s 3-1 loss to Lindenwood in the Best Western Volleyball Classic as a good development. Not good in the sense that the Cougars played well against a quality opponent, but good in the sense that it revealed players’ character when under pressure and highlighted the areas Columbia needs to improve.
August 31, 2007
Teien dies after battle with cancer
Cougar will be remembered before tomorrow’s contest.
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Kjell-Einar Teien was never one to brag about his accomplishments. His family in Asker, Norway, never knew about his four years as an impact player on the Columbia College soccer team.
August 30, 2007
Ready to roar
Columbia imports aggressive attack for a run at title.
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
With an influx of new talent on the Columbia College volleyball team this season, senior captain Juliana Quadrado found...
August 26, 2007
Cougars positioned to battle for AMC
By RYAN NILSSON of the Tribune’s staff
During Thursday’s practice at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium, Columbia College Coach John Klein divided his...
July 5, 2007
Columbia’s Burchard thinking Global Games
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Some reporters milled about the American Airlines Center in Dallas last Thursday night in anticipation of the Mavericks’ second-round draft choice.
May 17, 2007
McMahons’ world
Columbia College softball team has sister connection
By ALEX RADMAN of the Tribune’s staff
In Katie McMahon’s junior year at Knox County High School, her older sister Marcie played alongside...
April 24, 2007
Working for the weekend
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
Columbia College’s regular-season finale against Stephens College might not have been the best indicator...
March 21, 2007
Sister act leads Cougars - Katie and Marcie McMahon picked up wins in a doubleheader sweep.
By STEVEN MILLAR of the Missourian
Like a typical younger sibling, Katie McMahon did her best to imitate her older sister Tuesday. After senior...
March 21, 2007
McMahon sister act is winner
By JOEL A. ERICKSON of the Tribune’s staff
Based on yesterday’s doubleheader at Columbia College, Williams Baptist softball Coach Eric Jewell...
March 19, 2007
Winless set still valuable for Cougars
By STEVEN MILLAR of the Missourian
Although the results weren’t good, the Columbia College softball team enjoyed the experience of playing in the Mizzou Invitational.
March 15, 2007
Cougars rely on arms for sweep
BY ALEX RADMAN of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College softball team had a monkey on its back, and only a victory over Hannibal-LaGrange would get it off.
March 15, 2007
Williams leads Cougars to doubleheader sweep
The center fielder had to play a new position in the wake of a departed former player.
By STEVEN MILLAR of the Missourian
As the team’s leadoff hitter, Lindsey Williams’s job is to get on base to give her teammates on the Columbia College softball team a chance to win.
March 9, 2007
Brawner’s a hit again for team - The Cougars’ first baseman returns from a broken hand.
By STEVEN MILLAR of the Missourian
Rachel Brawner is back and says she is ready to ignite the Columbia College softball team’s offense. Brawner, a sophomore first baseman...
March 8, 2007
Cougars have learned a few lessons-With the help of their seniors, Cougars look to win home opener
By STEVEN MILLAR of the Missourian Staff
When the Columbia College softball team begins its home campaign today two future teachers will...
March 2, 2007
Columbia College women in AMC title game Widaman leads Cougars past Illinois-Springfield.
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Let’s get this clear: Whitney Widaman is OK. Despite suffering a hip flexor injury earlier in the...
March 2, 2007
Cougars’ Widaman big factor
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
Columbia College freshman guard Whitney Widaman started playing basketball when she was 5. Her mother was the coach, and she gave Widaman some advice that has...
March 1, 2007
Cougars roll in overtime after clutch 3-pointer
By NICK BROMBERG from the Missourian
There was no chance that Louis McCrary was going to give the ball up. “I always want the ball in my hands at the end, because..."
February 28, 2007
CC women outscore Spartans in tourney
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
After putting up 96 and 93 points against Missouri Baptist in its two regular-season meetings, the Columbia College women’s basketball team knew it could score against the Spartans.
February 28, 2007
Cougars return to midseason form just in time - After falling from poll, Columbia College gets an important tournament win.
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
You’d think the Columbia College women’s basketball team would be happy with the season it had.
February 23, 2007
Men find a system that works
By JOE WALLJASPER Tribune sports editor
For much of the season, Bob Burchard has tinkered with the ever-changing cast of characters on the Columbia College...
February 23, 2007
Winning is therapeutic
By JOE WALLJASPER Tribune sports editor
The Columbia College women’s basketball team started last week alone atop the American Midwest Conference and ranked...
February 23, 2007
New rotation revving up Cougars before tourney
By NICK BROMBERG of the Missourian Staff
The tattoo on Columbia College forward Bryant Chambly’s left biceps reads “B-Nice,” while the matching tattoo on his right...
February 9, 2007
Columbia men crumble in loss to Bearcats
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
In a frustratingly up-and-down season, the Columbia College men’s basketball team...
Cougars drop first in AMC
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
After watching another pass bounce off a player’s hand and sail out of bounds...
February 9, 2007
Tale of two Cougar teams - Burchard upset with Cougars’ effort in the second half.
By NICK BROMBERG of the Missourian
The exasperation and frustration on Columbia College men’s basketball coach Bob Burchard’s face was evident as he...
February 9, 2007
Foul trouble costs Cougars - The Cougar women’s team’s 12-game home win streak is ended by McKendree.
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
Something happened inside Columbia College’s Arena at Southwell Complex on Thursday night that hasn’t occurred since...
February 8, 2007
Rebounding to form - Slowed by years of injuries, LeAnn Fossum looks to break Cougars’ rebound record
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
Hard work, perseverance and toughness are characteristics that often make up successful athletes. LeAnn Fossum fits...
February 4, 2007
Columbia toes the line
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Amber Lewellen couldn’t get anything to drop. Normally a 48 percent shooter, Lewellen’s shots were clanging off...
February 4, 2007
A cure for doldrums
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
When the Columbia College men’s team routed Williams Baptist by 36 points Jan. 11, it was the first time the Cougars had...
February 2, 2007
Columbia women win by forfeit
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College women’s basketball team was on the court at Southwell Complex last night - it just happened to be in its...
January 26, 2007
Cougars step up to challenge
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Before last night’s game, Columbia College women’s basketball Coach Mike Davis...
January 26, 2007
Bradford props up Columbia
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
The play was sloppy and sluggish and shots for the Columbia College men’s...
January 26, 2007
Adjustments spark Cougars
By NICK BROMBERG of the Missourian
For the first 24 minutes of Thursday’s game against Harris-Stowe State at the Arena of...
January 26, 2007
Columbia College’s many threats spell doom for Harris-Stowe State
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
If the standard by which good teams are judged is based on how many players...
January 25, 2007
Cougars look to stay unbeaten in conference
By BRADY MADSEN of the Missourian
The Columbia College women’s basketball team hosts Harris-Stowe at 6 p.m. tonight...
January 19, 2007
Full speed ahead
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Maybe Cougars are more dangerous when they...
January 19, 2007
Columbia’s new-look roster pays dividends
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
With the Columbia College men’s basketball team coming off a win at McKendree and tied for first...
January 19, 2007
Streaking Cougars mixing in new players during turnaround
By BEN KLEINE of the Missourian
The Columbia College men’s basketball team added to its win streak Thursday night, pulling away in the...
January 19, 2007
Cougars knew what was coming
By JOE BELL of the Missourian
The Columbia College women’s basketball team knew they were going to see a full-court press a lot.
January 11, 2006
Chambly itching to get into game
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
When Bryant Chambly walked off of the court at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City on March 16, there was a sense of unfinished business and a feeling of emptiness inside of him.
December 16, 2006
Switch to small helps Cougars cruise to win
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Sometimes, bigger isn’t always better. For the Columbia College men’s basketball team, the switch to a smaller...
December 15, 2006
Botherhood and basketball
By JEFF BIRNBAUM of the Missourian
Away from the spotlight, the cheering fans, and the game he has grown to depend upon, DeAndre’ Carroll’s breakthrough is confirmed in the form of an indiscreet phone call from...
December 14, 2006
Columbia trying to remain level-headed
Cougars aim to get back to .500.
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
As Bob Burchard walked off the court after his team’s 71-59 loss to Bellevue University on Saturday, the Columbia...
December 14, 2006
Transferring power
Transfers have helped CC get off to fast start
By DANNY MEHIGAN of the Missourian
Basketball coaches spend the months in between seasons blazing around the country trying to find new recruits. Most...
December 11, 2006
Coach’s style ignites Cougars
Mike Davis has built Columbia College women’s basketball into a popular winner
By BLAINE GRIDER of the Missourian
Mike Davis has the look of a man who knows something you don’t. In a sharp gray suit and Cougar blue tie, the...
December 8, 2006
Kirksville connection
Riley reunites with former players at Columbia College
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
In her biography on the Columbia College women’s basketball roster, Amber Lewellen lists a simple reason for why she now plays for the Cougars.
December 5, 2006
Cougars’ home court inhospitable
By BLAINE GRIDER of the Missourian
At first glance, the Arena at Southwell Complex looks like a perfectly safe place to play basketball. The foundation...
December 5, 2006
Cougars return home after layoff
By JEFF BIRNBAUM of the Missourian
During a 10-day break, a volleyball tournament forced Columbia College to practice away from its arena...
November 25, 2006
Ice-cold Cougars fall to Eagles
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Despite a three-game losing streak, there was a sense of optimism among the Columbia College men’s basketball players before the Cougars tipped off against Central Methodist last night.
November 24, 2006
Bradford set to come back
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Surrounded in a clapping, stomping and chanting circle of teammates, Marcus Bradford cranked out rep after rep of a 30-pound dumbbell with his left arm.
November 18, 2006
Columbia hits on all cylinders
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
This is the way it’s supposed to work. The Columbia College volleyball team showcased a strong offense...
November 17, 2006
Cougars come up short on scoreboard
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
The box score for the Columbia College men’s basketball team couldn’t have read much better.
November 17, 2006
Columbia College's improved play pleases coach
By Jeff Birnbaum of the Missourian
The wry smile coyly tucked under coach Bob Burchard's thick, graying moustache minutes after the Cougars...
November 16, 2006
CC men searching for identity
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
While playing an early season schedule more difficult than in years past, without its top two returning...
November 16, 2006
Nothing’s free for Cougars
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
With all the running and pressing the Columbia College women’s basketball team does, it rarely...
November 16, 2006
Coach's fire sparks victory
By Blaine Grider of the Missourian
If there was no roof on the Arena of Southwell Complex, you would probably be able to see Mike Davis' smirk...
November 15, 2006
Columbia women up and running again
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College women’s basketball team is up and running again.
November 15, 2006
Cougars win without use of heavy hits
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College volleyball team’s usual high-powered offense was nowhere to be seen last night.
November 15, 2006
Cougars get good tip from top-rated setter
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
At game point of the first game in the Columbia College volleyball team's 30-21, 30-22, 30-19 sweep of...
November 12, 2006
Challenge favors Cougars
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
With Columbia College leading 29-24 in the fourth game of its match against Missouri Baptist on...
November 12, 2006
Cougars still the queens of AMC volleyball
By Matt Nestor of the Tribune
The Columbia College volleyball team was left stunned and trying to make sense of it all.
November 10, 2006
Cougars survive late struggle
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
When the Columbia College volleyball team dropped the third game of its match against Illinois-Springfield, then...
November 9, 2006
Coach fires up Cougars squad
By Danny Mehigan of the Missourian
In one of the more memorable scenes from the 1986 classic "Hoosiers," Hickory basketball coach...
November 9, 2006
Cougars out of rhythm, still cruise past Brescia
By Philip Batson of the Tribune
It takes a lot to keep the Columbia College women’s basketball team from getting into its high-octane...
November 9, 2006
Changing of the guard
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Ryan Steinhoff doesn’t try to be quiet, it’s just the way he is. On or off the court, the senior point guard doesn’t say much. And when he does, his tone stays...
November 9, 2006
Columbia looking to get back on track
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Mike Davis and the Columbia College women’s basketball team spent the off-season trying to wash away a season that left a bad...
November 8, 2006
Columbia sweeps Hornets in AMC quarterfinals
By Matt Nestor of the Tribune
The Columbia College volleyball team is singing a different tune. As host of the NAIA Tournament...
November 8, 2006
Cougars sweep Harris-Stowe
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
After missing more than a month with monouncleosis, Jeanie Meyers is working herself back into the ...
November 7, 2006
Cougars survive in penalty kicks
By Philip Batson of the Tribune
Penalty kicks and the Region V Tournament haven’t been a recipe for success for the Columbia College men’s...
November 7, 2006
Columbia wins on final shot
By David Robb of the Tribune
After Whitney Davis was held scoreless in the first half of her first game at the Southwell Complex, the Columbia...
November 7, 2006
Ball bounces right direction for Columbia College
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
With Columbia College ahead of Lindenwood by one in overtime penalty kicks, Lindenwood's Gerardo Panting launched high near the middle of the goal above...
November 7, 2006
Buzzer-beater gives Cougars thrilling victory
by Drew Schmenner of the Missourian
The crowd mobbed the court. But the coach wasn't sure his team had won at the buzzer. Doubt was dispelled...
November 2, 2006
Cougars sputter in home opener
By Philip Batson of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia College men’s basketball team’s frontline is so thin right now that even when forward Mikel Fields...
November 2, 2006
Star player watches as Cougars cannot overcome sluggish start
By Jeff Birnbaum of the Missourian
This was supposed to be Bryant Chambly's breakout season. A 6-foot-4 senior forward on the Columbia...
October 31, 2006
Cougars maintain conference tradition
By Jeremy Anders from the Missourian
For 18 years, conference opponents have not been able to topple the Columbia College volleyball team.
October 25, 2006
Good to be back home
By Angela Busch of the Tribune
It didn’t take long for the Columbia College volleyball team to get back to its winning ways.
October 25, 2006
Cougars get pushy
By Troy Schulte of the Tribune
Columbia College soccer Coach John Klein wasn’t happy with his team’s first-half performance...
October 25, 2006
Omondi adjusting to game play
By Jeremy Anders from the Missourian
The Columbia College freshman is adapting through additional playing time...
October 25, 2006
Cougars win fourth straight
By Wesley Lind from the Missourian
Everything changed within a few minutes for the Columbia College men's soccer team and Lloyd Jacobs on...
October 19, 2006
Unlikely scorers help Cougars rally for victory
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
With the score tied and time running out, Columbia College's Dennis Geoffrey ran down the field, trying to get to the ball...
October 19, 2006
Freshman has role in Cougars' win
By Wesley Lind of the Missourian
The ball slammed off the side of Jessica Williams' face during the second game of Columbia College's match against...
October 19, 2006
Cougars surprise Missouri Baptist
By Philip Batson of the Tribune’s staff
For whatever reason, Vinicio Aizpurua knew he was going to do something big when he entered the game.
October 19, 2006
Columbia volleyball again cruises to victory
By Matt Nestor of the Tribune’s staff
When middle hitter Alice Mucheke injured her finger in practice Tuesday, it shook up the Columbia College lineup.
October 15, 2006
Fans of Columbia College volleyball team hit the road
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
During the Columbia College volleyball team's 30-16, 30-24, 30-28 thrashing of host No. 9 Missouri Baptist on Friday...
October 13, 2006
Kenyan sparking Cougar midfield
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
Players who have been on the bench for the majority of the season helped the Columbia College soccer team the most on Thursday...
October 10, 2006
Plastering the Pioneers
By Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Yi Zhang’s serve has a natural curve. When she’s hitting down the line and getting the ball to curl away...
October 10, 2006
Columbia College's winning streak grows
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
During the Columbia College volleyball team's 16-game winning streak, Yi Zhang has emerged as a solid hitter and lethal...
October 9, 2006
Coaching by example
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
After an arrant pass, Melinda Wrye-Washington ran far out of bounds and dove, extending her right arm to keep the ball...
October 8, 2006
Cougars struggle to end frustrating slide
By Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
After a 7-0 win against Harris-Stowe on Sept. 20, the Columbia College soccer team was 6-2 and on a three game winning...
October 8, 2006
It’s a déjà vu defeat for Cougars
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
It’s become a recurring theme for the Columbia College men’s soccer team.
October 1, 2006
Rael Rotich leads Columbia College volleyball
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
After playing sparingly for the majority of the 2005 Columbia College volleyball season, Rael Rotich is making the most...
October 1, 2006
Cougars keep on swinging
by Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Early in yesterday's match against Williams Baptist, Columbia College setter Luana Branco sent a ball...
September 27, 2006
Cougars again struggle to find goal
by David Robb of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Hours after being bounced out of the Top 25 for the second...
September 27, 2006
Celebration irks Cougars
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
The loss was frustrating, but what happened after the afterwards angered Columbia College more. After...
September 27, 2006
Cougars put hammer down
by Steven Walentid of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Melinda Wrye-Washington leaned back in her chair, trying to stay patient, trying to let her seventh-ranked Columbia College...
September 27, 2006
Cougars win with sweep
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
In game one of the Columbia College volleyball team's 30-18, 30-26, 30-23 sweep of McKendree College, sophomore...
September 21, 2006
Columbia stings Hornets with seven-goal outburst
by Phillip Batson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
After being on the receiving end of a 6-0 loss less than two weeks ago, the Columbia College soccer team had...
September 21, 2006
Starting fuels Fernandes
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
With chance to feel out opponent, senior begins Cougars'...
September 20, 2006
Columbia regains lost confidence
by Phillip Batson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Three games into the season, the Columbia College men’s soccer team was undefeated and riding high. Three straight...
September 19, 2006
Tuttle helps Cougars shoot Messenger
by Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Defensive specialist can sometimes be a thankless position. If you do your job - dig the ball and...
September 19, 2006
Cougars' go global for 2006 season
by Jeremy Anders of the Columbia Missourian
When Maria Omondi first came to Columbia College and the United States, she disliked the food so much that...
September 15, 2006
Cougars win rivalry match with Spartans
by Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
The Columbia College volleyball team had already blown a two-game lead and now was facing a four-point...
September 15, 2006
Cougars capture win in pivotal run
by Jeremy Anders of the Columbia Missourian
After taking command of the match by winning the first and second games, the Columbia Cougar volleyball team looked like...
September 12, 2006
Cougars shuffle rotation
by David Robb of the Columbia Daily Tribune
For a program that has been to nationals 12 straight seasons, losing two matches in one day was an unfamiliar feeling for the Columbia College...
September 12, 2006
Decisive win keeps Cougars coach calm
by Jeremy Anders of the Columbia Missourian
Anyone watching Columbia College volleyball coach Melinda Wyre-Washington during the Cougars' match against...
September 6, 2006
Cougars beat Lindenwood in second half
by David Robb of the Columbia Daily Tribune
It looked and sound like something out of a movie. His men's soccer team locked in a tie with...
September 5, 2006
Cougars have first home victory
by Jeremy Anders of the Columbia Missourian
In his first home game as a Cougar, Lloyd Jacobs did not disappoint. Jacobs, a freshman midfielder from...
September 5, 2006
Cougars find killer instinct
by Phillip Batson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
John Klein couldn’t take his eyes off of the scoreboard. Klein and the rest of the...
September 5, 2006
Cougars face dangerous opponent in home opener
by Jeremy Anders of the Columbia Missourian
It just keeps getting tougher for the Columbia Cougar soccer team. After beating two ranked...
September 3, 2006
Spartans beat Cougars in clash of ranked teams:
by Phillip Batson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Talent isn't a question for the Columbia College volleyball team. Getting that talent to hit on all cylinders...
September 2, 2006
Cougars past another early test:
by Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
Sometimes, the Columbia College volleyball team made it look too easy: A perfect pass allowed a great set, and the hitter put the ball away with authority. But sometimes...
August 30, 2006
Cougars calling up foreign players:
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
Columbia, Mo. – When Columbia College soccer coach John Klein is on the recruiting trail, he does not limit...
August 25, 2006
Cougars can't sleep through tough early schedule
by Jeremy Anders of the Missourian
Columbia, Mo. – While many teams prefer to ease into a season by playing against low-level competition...
August 24, 2006
Cougars shunning security:
by Matt Nestor of the Columbia Daily Tribune
August 17, 2006
Columbia looks to get back to attacking;
by Phillip Batson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
June 4, 2006
The court feels just like home
by Steve Walentik of the Tribune's staff
May 8, 2006
Transfer trio comfortable with Cougars
by Stephen Sedlak of the Missourian
April 26, 2006
Courgars survive rough spell;
Robey sparks softball team's turnaround
by Ryan Collins of the Columbia Daily Tribune
April 21, 2006
Record steak pleases Spratt:
The Cougars' 27 straight wins jog coach's memory of past victory mark
by Stephen Sedlak of the Missourian