Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team played Tuesday night for another non-conference contest with Park University. The two teams played a close matchup on two weeks ago in Parkville. Park University continued to be a tough opponent edging out the Trojans in a thriller.
GAME VITALS
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Score: Park University def. Hannibal-LaGrange 53-48.
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Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-7) | Park University (5-0)
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Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
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Ashlyn Vermeer led the team in scoring going 8-12 from the field, racking up 16 points and seven rebounds.
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Jade Scroggins had a perfect night scoring going 2-2 from the field, one being a three-pointer, and 3-3 from the line. She finished the night with eight points, three rebounds, and one block.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
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HLGU shot the ball well in the first quarter shooting 55.6%. They used this to take a lead and keep it through the quarter (11-6).
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The Pirates stormed back in the second quarter claiming back the lead and taking it into the half 23-19.
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Park University won the turnover battle tonight forcing 26 Trojan turnovers while HLGU forced 12 from the Pirates.
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The two teams were pretty even in rebounds with the Pirates grabbing 28 boards and the Trojans getting 27.
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HLGU was more efficient shooting from the field shooting 46.5% (20-43), while the Pirates shot only 31.8% (21-66).
THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE