Lawrence County at Columbia — Jan. 30, 2026: Non‑league showdown in Columbia

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The Lawrence County Cougars travel to Columbia to take on the Columbia Wildcats on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Tip is set for 5:00 p.m. Central at Columbia High School in Columbia, Mississippi. Follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5669384-lawrence-county-vs-columbia

Quick facts

• Game: Lawrence County Cougars at Columbia Wildcats (Non‑league)

• Date/time: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 — 5:00 p.m. Central (local time)

• Location: Columbia High School — Columbia, Miss.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5669384-lawrence-county-vs-columbia

• Columbia Wildcats team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/491425-columbia-wildcats-jv

• Lawrence County Cougars team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175167-lawrence-county-cougars-jv

Context and storylines

This non‑league meeting gives both programs a midseason test on the road for Lawrence County and a home chance for Columbia to defend its floor. The teams last met on Feb. 4, 2022, at Lawrence County High School — you can see that matchup here: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/1408958-lawrence-county-vs-columbia. (No box score is listed on the current cards.)

Fan and picks info

• Columbia has 12 fans on SBLive; Lawrence County has 7. Both teams currently show 0 picks. These numbers can change — follow the teams to increase fan counts and make picks to show support. Picks are for fun and not tied to win‑chance projections, which may change as game day approaches.

Notes on schedules

• Lawrence County’s next listed game after this one: South Pike at Lawrence County on Feb. 3, 2026 (5:00 p.m. Central). See the Lawrence County schedule: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175167-lawrence-county-cougars-jv and the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5611248-south-pike-vs-lawrence-county

Streaming / tickets

No official streaming or ticket links were provided. Check the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5669384-lawrence-county-vs-columbia

What to watch

With non‑league bragging rights and local momentum on the line, watch for who controls the glass and which team establishes an inside presence early. Home‑court energy could be a factor for Columbia at Columbia High.

Follow and engage

Want to back your team? Follow the Columbia Wildcats (https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/491425-columbia-wildcats-jv) or the Lawrence County Cougars (https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175167-lawrence-county-cougars-jv) on SBLive and make your picks on the game page (for fun). Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for late updates and any streaming or ticketing information: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5669384-lawrence-county-vs-columbia

Note: All SBLive fan and pick numbers may change leading up to the game. Follow teams and make picks to show your support.