COLUMBUS, Ga. - The Richmond Renegades' once-promising season is spiraling out of control, the latest collapse a 5-0 loss to the Columbus Cottonmouths last night.

After going on a Southern Professional Hockey League-record 12-game winning streak from Jan. 4 to Feb. 2, the Renegades have lost six straight and have been outscored 9-0 in their past two outings.

Brennen Francon, Tim Green and Lorne Misita each had a goal and an assist for the Cottonmouths, who lit the lamp three times in the third period to win going away.

Richmond ------------------------- 0 0 0 - 0
Columbus ------------------------- 1 1 3 - 5

First Period - 1, Columbus, Rutz 22 (Misita, Moor), 7:15. Penalties - McCarthy, Col (hooking), 4:46; Green, Col (slashing), 9:17; Wrobel, Rich (slashing), 9:17; Karasiewicz, Rich (hooking), 12:42.

Second Period - 2, Columbus, Francon 9 (Green, McCarthy), 5:36. Penalties - Karasiewicz, Rich (tripping), 4:38; Barlow, Col (holding), 10:41; Joseph, Rich (roughing), 13:19; Madeiros, Rich (roughing), 13:19; McCarthy, Col (roughing), 13:19; Moor, Col (roughing), 13:19; Barlow, Col, major (fighting), 15:42; Needham, Rich, major (fighting), 15:42.

Third Period - 3, Columbus, Green 12 (Francon, McCarthy), 5:36. 4, Columbus, Prentice 18 (Hergott), 12:14. 5, Columbus, Misita 20 (Moor), 12:29. Penalties - Needham, Rich (hooking), 3:30; Hickman, Rich (tripping), 5:49; Moor, Col (roughing), 15:48.

Shots on goal - Richmond 8-10-11 - 29. Columbus 13-10-10 - 33. Power-play opportunities - Richmond 0 of 3; Columbus 0 of 4. Goalies - Richmond, Senft 14-11-0 (33 shots-28 saves). Columbus, Helnen (29-29). Referee - Brent Coulombe. A - 3,608.