ST. LOUIS (Interstat) — Johnny Anderson scored 26 points to guide the Columbia (Mo.) Cougars to an 86-81 NAIA men’s basketball victory over the Missouri Baptist Spartans on Friday night.

The Cougars avenged a November loss to the Spartans in a high-paced contest where both offenses excelled. Columbia shot 9 for 23 from 3-point range, while Missouri Baptist made just 5 of 20 from deep. Anderson hit four 3-pointers and added six rebounds.

Jemeal Goines added 21 points and nine rebounds for Columbia, which improved to 10-2. Adam Sausele scored 19 points. Missouri Baptist (10-3) was led by Javaris Moye’s 25 points and four assists. Merquiche Lewis contributed 16 points and nine rebounds.

The Spartans held a 39-38 edge after a frenetic first quarter but could not maintain the lead.