Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team hosted Iowa Wesleyan University in their home-opener Saturday afternoon. The Tigers led the all-time series 7-14 coming into Saturday. The Trojans entered the matchup coming off a win, while the Tigers enter on a five game losing streak.
GAME VITALS
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Score: Iowa Wesleyan University def. Hannibal-LaGrange 78-67.
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Records: Iowa Wesleyan University (2-5) | Hannibal-LaGrange (1-4)
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Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
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Michael Hood led the team in scoring finishing with 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
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Grant Peters had 13 points going 6-10 from the field also tallying one assist and one rebound.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
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The first half was tightly contested with the neither team having more than a two possession lead.
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The Trojans took a four point lead into the half over the Tigers (34-30).
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The Tigers came out of the break strong cutting down their deficit and taking control of the lead with 14:28 to play.
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The Tigers would not look back and continued to add on to their lead.
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The Tigers led the Trojans in the turnover margin forcing 15 Trojan turnovers to their own eight. They were able to capitalize off those turnovers scoring 21 points off them to the Trojans 12.
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The Trojans shot only 37.5% from the free-throw line, going 3-8. The Tigers however went 17-24 from the line for 70.8%.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST
