Manhattan, KS – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team kicked off their 2022-23 campaign Wednesday night in Manhattan, Kansas against Manhattan Christian College. The Trojans dominated the game from the opening tip-off and came out on top 77-36. The team will be back in action on Friday afternoon at 5 PM against Viterbo University.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Manhattan Christian College 77-36
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-0) | Manhattan Christian (0-1)
• Location: Howie's Activity Center | Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, Kansas

 STAT TRACKER

• Rebekah McCombs led the Trojans in scoring with 18 points. She went 8-15 on shots and also had four rebounds.
• Ashlyn Vermeer finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

 INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans were able to create turnovers and capitalize off them scoring 18 points off 15 turnovers.
• By the half, HLGU had a commanding 30-13 lead.
• In the final three quarters, the Trojans shot an average of 60.3 percent.
• Manhattan Christian pulled in 15 rebounds while HLGU had 29.

 THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE

• "It was nice to get a win to start the year.  We have some things to work on but the girls played hard."