Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team hosted Culver-Stockton College in their home opener Saturday afternoon. After getting down 11 in the first quarter, the Trojans held their own going into the half down 33-45. Some struggles offensively and controlling the ball in the second half led to a Trojan defeat 85-52. HLGU's next game will be at home, Saturday November 19 at 1 PM against Harris-Stowe State.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Culver-Stockton College def. Hannibal-LaGrange 85-52
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-4) | Culver-Stockton College (3-0)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Ashlynn Vermeer recorded a double-double after scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. She also had one assist.
• Rebekah McCombs was right behind Vermeer with 13 points of her own. She also had six rebounds and two blocks

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans shot 50% (13-26) on field goals in the first half.
• Culver-Stockton knocked Dow four three-pointers in the second quarter in order to build their lead up to 45-33
• The Trojans struggled shooting in the third quarter going just 2-14 from the field.
• HLGU turned the ball over 22 times while CSC turned it over just six times.
• The Trojans out-rebounded the Wildcats 37-24.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE

• "Turnovers at the end of the first quarter hurt us early in the game.  We hav eto keep working hard and getting better."