Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team played Central Baptist College in a home conference game Tuesday night. After struggling at the start, the Trojans were able to convert on more chances in the second half before losing 70-44. The Trojan's next game will be January 5, at home, against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. That game will be at 7:30 PM.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Central Baptist def. Hannibal-LaGrange 70-44
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (5-6, 1-3) | Williams Baptist (9-4, 3-1)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Nehemiah Baker led the team in scoring tonight with 13 points. Baker also had one steal.
- Nick Gutierrez finished with eight points, four rebounds, and one block.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Trojans had a slow start to the game, going just 5-24 (20.8%) from the field while the Mustangs went 15-33 (45.5%).
- At halftime, CBC lead 37-14.
- HLGU picked it up and battled throughout the second half but it wasn't enough as they fell 70-44.
- CBC out-rebounded Hannibal-LaGrange 45-18.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST
- "Our effort the second half was much better tonight, but we need to put together two halves to compete against the top teams in our conference."