Columbia Koalas edge Abe Baldwin Golden Stallions on Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — Zach Smith posted 18 points and 10 rebounds as Columbia (S.C.) defeated Abe Baldwin 74-68 on Saturday in a men’s NAIA basketball game at Carolina Stadium. Columbia’s Koalas improved to 1-0, while Abe Baldwin’s Golden Stallions fell to 0-1. Bryce Wimberly led Abe Baldwin with 28 points and six rebounds in 38 minutes, and Jamison McKenzie added 15 points for Columbia. Andrew Navarro scored 13 points for Columbia, Jordyn McKeen had 10, and Braden Kline added seven points and six rebounds. Columbia shot 27 of 54 from the floor, 5 of 17 from 3-point range and 15 of 20 from the free-throw line, with 33 rebounds and 12 assists. Abe Baldwin shot 29 of 61 overall, 2 of 10 from beyond the arc and 8 of 11 at the line, with 32 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks but committed 18 turnovers. Columbia had 16 turnovers. Landon Chattam scored 11 points for Abe Baldwin, and Charly Guentio added eight points and two blocks.