GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia's playoff hopes take a hit in blowout loss to Gainesville

Columbia guard Eriel Baker is double teamed by Gainesville's Mayah Gordon (22) and Lady Taylor during Tuesday night's 53-27 loss. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia guard Eriel Baker is double teamed by Gainesville's Mayah Gordon (22) and Lady Taylor during Tuesday night's 53-27 loss. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GAINESVILLE — It was Columbia’s biggest game of the season to date.

The Tigers had a chance to pick up a resume-building win and improve their playoff chances against one of the best teams in the regio…