Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team played the Columbia College Cougars in a Thursday evening home conference matchup. Columbia comes in looking to build off a huge win Tuesday against Stephen's College, while the Trojans look to get back on track after a loss Wednesday to Harris-Stowe.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Columbia College def. Hannibal-LaGrange 65-60.
• Records:  Hannibal-LaGrange (3-21, 1-13) | Columbia College (19-6, 12-2)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Makayla Hostettler scored 14 points, dished out seven rebounds, grabbed six rebounds, got two steals, and blocked one shot.
• Ashlyn Vermeer also put up 14 points, pulled in six rebounds, and had one assist.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• After a tight first quarter, Jillian Lockard hit a three with ten seconds to go that put HLGU up 17-15.
• The Cougars used a solid three-point shooting performance in the second quarter, going 4-6 (66.7%), to gain the lead and go into the half up 39-31.
• Throughout the third quarter the Trojans battled through adversity and kept pace with Columbia. They went into the fourth quarter down 54-46.
• The Trojans put together a solid comeback attempt but it just wasn't enough as they lost 65-60.
• HLGU out-rebounded the Cougars 32-28 in the game.
• Each team shot fairly evenly with Hannibal going 25-60 from the field (41.7%) and Columbia going 23-56 (41.1%).

THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE

• "A completely different team tonight. The girls played well and I hope we can keep this momentum going."