St. Louis, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team found themselves in St. Louis again Saturday afternoon, this time for a conference matchup against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. HLGU is looking to avenge their tough fought overtime loss Thursday to Columbia and UHSP looks to bounce back after a rough loss to Missouri Baptist on Thursday.
GAME VITALS
- Score: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy def. Hannibal-LaGrange 70-60.
- Records: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (9-15, 5-8) | Hannibal-LaGrange (6-19, 4-10)
- Location: UHSP Gymnasium | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy | St. Louis, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Landon Hall was the Trojan's leading scorer tonight with 15 points, five rebounds, and one steal.
- Joe McBride recorded nine points, one rebound, and one assist.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Trojans hung close in the first half, going into halftime down 34-24.
- In the second half, HLGU staged a comeback but it wasn't enough as they were defeated 70-60.
- HLGU did not shoot well from three-point range today going 2-17 total.
- The Trojans out-rebounded UHSP 36-32.
- Hannibal was able to score points in the paint well scoring 38 of their points from the inside.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST
- "We played a solid second half of basketball but dug ourselves a hole in the first half."
