Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on Culver-Stockton at home on Monday night. After the Trojans went into halftime with a five-point lead, the Wildcats clawed back in the second half.  The game was tied with about seven minutes remaining.  Culver-Stockton was able to get to the free-throw line late to mount a comeback and take the win 88-78. The next game for the Trojans will be Friday the 25^th against Baptist Bible College at 5 pm in Columbia, Missouri.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Culver-Stockton def. Hannibal-LaGrange 88-78
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (3-2, 1-0) | Culver-Stockton College (4-1, 0-0)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Jacob Staton led the team in scoring tonight with 21 points. Staton also recorded six rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
• Janssen Flowtow finished right behind Staton, dropping 17 points after going 4-9 on three-point attempts. Flowtow also grabbed three boards, had three assists, and had one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans started the game off hot going on a 9-2 run in the first 3:45 of the game.
• HLGU shot 51.61% (16-31) from the field in the first half, including 3-9 (33.33%) on three-pointers and took a five-point lead into the half (39-34).
• Culver-Stockton hung with the Trojans, then caught fire late in the second half going on a 13-0 across a four-minute stretch taking a 10-point lead with three minutes to play.
• Overall, the Trojans were out-rebounded 30-27.
• Free-throws made a difference with CSC going 24-27 (88.9%) from the line, including 18-20 (90%) just in the second half. HLGU went 7-12 (58.3%) overall.
• The two teams were even in turnovers with 11 per side.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "Tonight was a tough loss, we competed well in stretches. We need to regroup and get ready for two tough games this weekend."