PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia College advances to NAIA quarterfinals

With less than a minute left in the game, Columbia College guards Tanner Sutton, left, Wendell Crowder, center, and Zach Rockers anxiously watch their teammates on the court against Hope International University during the NAIA tournament quarterfinals Friday at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Columbia College won 66-64.   |  Whitney Hayward

Hope International University forward Randal Guillory tries to block Columbia College guard Devin Griffin as he goes in for a layup during the NAIA tournament Friday in Kansas City.   |  Whitney Hayward

Columbia College forward Jordan Dressler, right, and guard Brock Walker (24) attempt to rebound against Hope International University center J.C. Lugo, left, and forward Randal Guillory during the second round NAIA tournament game. Dressler led the Cougars with 18 points.   |  Whitney Hayward

Hope International University guard Ryan Jocson, left, defends Columbia College guard Devin Griffin in the NAIA tournament Friday in Kansas City.
  |  Whitney Hayward

Columbia College guard Chantel Stanciel throws his fist in the air moments after close victory against Hope International University. Columbia College continues their undefeated (35-0) season into the NAIA Division I championship quarterfinals, and will play LSU Shreveport 6 p.m. Saturday in Kansas City.   |  Whitney Hayward