Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team hosted Missouri Valley for their home opener Saturday afternoon. After a highly competitive and tightly contested game, the Trojans came out with a 65-61 victory. The last time HLGU recorded the win over the Vikings was in December of 2018. The Trojans next game will be next Saturday, November 19 at home at 3 PM against Harris-Stowe State.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Missouri Valley 65-61
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (2-1) | Missouri Valley (0-3)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Janssen Flowtow led all scorers tonight with 25 points after going 6-11 from three-point range, and 8-17 from the field. He also had four assists, three rebounds, and one block.
- Khalib Becton had a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, and one steal on the night.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Trojans knocked down 48.28% of shots in the first half going 14-29 while Missouri Valley went 42.31% going 11-26.
- HLGU held a six point lead at the break (35-29).
- Three-point shots were a difference maker in the game with the Trojans hitting 10 to go 10-24 (41.7%) compared to the Vikings 6-18 (33.3%).
- Both teams took care of the ball fairly well with HLGU having 11 turnovers and MVC having eight.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST
- "Today was a great team win. We had multiple guys step up and make big plays when it was needed."
