Lincoln, IL – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team traveled to Lincoln, Illinois to take on the Lincoln Christian University Red Lions. The Trojan defense reigned supreme in the first win of the season.
GAME VITALS
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Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Lincoln Christian University - 75-24
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Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-5) | Lincoln Christian University (1-2)
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Location: Laughlin Center | Lincoln Christian University | Lincoln, Illinois
STAT TRACKER
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Eliana McClarie was lights out from behind the arc knocking down five threes in seven attempts, tallying 21 points, five steals, two rebounds, and one assist in the process.
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Ashlyn Vermeer recorded 18 points and five rebounds in 18 minutes played tonight.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
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The Trojans ended the first quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 19-7 lead into the first intermission.
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The HLGU's defense came out strong in the second quarter, allowing just two LCU points by way of free-throws.
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The ladies defense held up for the rest of the contest allowing just 24 points.
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The Trojans shot exceptionally well from three-point range shooting 5-10 while the Red Lions went just 3-21.
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HLGU was able to move the ball inside well scoring 40 of their 75 points from inside the paint compared to the LCU's eight.
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The ladies shot an impressive 45.9% from the field (28-61), while also shooting 87.5% from the stripe (14-16).
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The Trojans out-rebounded the Red Lions all game finishing with 58 rebounds to the Red Lion's 22.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE
