COLUMBUS — The No. 6-seed Columbus State University Men's Basketball team will begin its run in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship this weekend when the Cougars travel to Anderson, S.C., for the Southeast Regional hosted by Anderson University. Columbus State will face No. 3-seed Catawba College on Saturday, March 14, at 12:00 p.m. inside the Abney Athletic Center.
Columbus State enters the tournament with a 22–8 overall record and is making its second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division II Championship. The Cougars are led by head coach
Robert Moore, who has guided the program to six NCAA Tournament appearances during his tenure.
The Cougars are anchored by
Marlon Smith, the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year, whose standout performances throughout the season have helped lead Columbus State to another postseason berth. Smith has been a key contributor on both ends of the floor, providing scoring, leadership, and defensive presence for the Cougars throughout the year.
Fans can follow the tournament through the official regional page and live game broadcast:
Columbus State supporters are encouraged to attend a special team send-off before the Cougars depart for the Southeast Regional. Fans can gather at the Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center on Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 p.m. to cheer on the team as it heads to the NCAA Tournament.
Tip-off between Columbus State and Catawba is scheduled for noon on Saturday as the Cougars look to advance in the Southeast Regional and continue their postseason run.
