Point Lookout, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on College of the Ozarks Saturday afternoon in Point Lookout, Missouri. After going into halftime down five, the Trojans turned up the pressure. They clawed back and won the game 66-60. The Trojans next game will be Thursday November 10 at 7 PM against Lindenwood University. That game will be aired on ESPN+.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. College of the Ozarks 66-60
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-1) | College of the Ozarks (1-3)
• Location: Keeter Gymnasium | College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Nehemiah Baker tied for leading scorer this afternoon with 17 points. Baker went 6-11 from the field, 2-3 on three point attempts, and a perfect 3-3 on free-throws. He also added three rebounds, two steals, and one assist.
• Bryce Stark also tied for leading scorer with 17 points of his own. Stark was 7-9 on field goals, a perfect 2-2 for threes, and 1-2 from the free-throw line. He also had four rebounds, two steals, and one assist.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans went 11-22 (50%) from the field in the first half while the Bobcats went 12-28 (42.8%).
• After the first half, College of the Ozarks had a five point lead over Hannibal-LaGrange (32-27).
• HLGU's defense turned up the pressure in the second half while the offense went to work to erase the deficit and build their own lead.
• The Trojans were out-rebounded 39-31 in the game.
• Free-throws were a large factor in the game the Trojans were 16-22 (72.7%) on free-throws and the Bobcats went 10-16 (62.5%).

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "This was a great road win for us.  Our defensive effort in the second half was outstanding, and we made some big plays late."