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Columbus, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus State basketball team has suffered a tragic loss. Anthony Moore, a fifth-year junior, has passed away. Athletic Director Todd Reeser has released the following statement regarding Moore’s passing.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of CSU male basketball student-athlete Anthony Moore, who was involved in an accident on Christmas Eve. Ant was a senior starter on the men’s basketball team, but more importantly, he was a caring dad, a great teammate, and a developing leader on and off the court. His welcoming smile and upbeat attitude will be missed by all who knew him. We were very proud of his efforts off the pitch as he positioned himself to graduate after the next spring semester. We ask all Cougar fans to keep Ant’s family, including his coaches and teammates, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Todd Reeser, CSU Sporting Director
Moore’s basketball roots are deeply rooted in the Chattahoochee Valley. Moore was a star of the Central Red Devils, where he was named the 2015 Opelika-Auburn News Player of the Year, and he was also a member of the 2015 Alabama Sportswriters All-State Class 7A team.
After graduating from Central, Moore took his talents to nearby Chattahoochee Valley Community College. In his first season, he played 28 games and started 26 games for the Pirates. He led CVCC in scoring with 16.1 points per game with a field goal percentage of 42.3%.
Moore was then transferred to Columbus State in the 2018-19 season. He wore a red shirt this season, but then made a big impact in the 2019-20 season. He has played in all 31 games, starting in 30 of those games. He averaged just over 12 points per game with the Cougars. He was also one of the most accurate players in the Peach Belt as he shot 54.5% (169-310) from the floor, the 4th best score in the conference.
Columbus State will release more information on how to honor the memory of Anthony “Ant” Moore at a later date.
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