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COLUMBUS – It's back to the court for the Columbus State University men's basketball team on Sunday as the Cougars travel to take on No. 21 UNC Pembroke. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Pembroke, N.C.
 
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Last Time Out
 
Columbus State (1-3, 1-0 PBC) used a blistering hot start to storm past Lander 98-63 in the conference opener for the Cougars on Dec. 2. Thirteen different Cougars scored in the win, led by JaCori Payne's 15 points.
 
Moore on the Matchup
 
"UNC Pembroke is a very good basketball team. They are extremely long and will challenge us at every position. We're looking forward to the opportunity to try and earn a big road victory early in the season."
 
Series History
 
The Cougars are 30-8 in the all-time series against UNC Pembroke. However, the two teams have split the last five meetings, including a win for each team last season.
 
Last Meeting
 
UNC Pembroke took home its first PBC Tournament title with an 89-77 win over the Cougars last March in Greenwood, S.C. The Cougars led by five at the half, but were outscored 48-31 over the final 20 minutes.
 
About UNC Pembroke
 
UNCP (5-2, 1-0) suffered a setback on Thursday night, falling 89-85 at Barton to snap a three-game winning streak.
 
The Braves opened conference play with a 90-72 victory at Young Harris.
 
UNC Pembroke is one of the best teams around the rim in the PBC, leading the conference in blocks and ranking second in rebounding.
 
Five different Braves are averaging double digit points per night, led by Nigel Grant's 15.9 per game.
 
CSU Notes
 
Columbus State shot 71 percent in the first half of the win over Lander in its last game.
 
The Cougars missed their first two and final four shots of the half, knocking down 17-of-18 in between.
 
CSU is currently the top 3-point shooting team in the Peach Belt, making better than nine 3s per game.
 
Vic Ellis, John Lambert and Jalen Thomas are all shooting better than 45 percent from beyond the arc.