Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team continued their conference season against Cottey College tonight. The Trojans defeated the Comets in a 51-48 thriller. Next time out, the Trojans will be facing Columbia College on Saturday at 1 PM in Columbia, Missouri.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Cottey College 51-48
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (3-13, 1-8) | Cottey College (7-9, 3-6)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Ashlyn Vermeer recorded a double-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Vermeer also had three assists, three steals, and one block.
- Taylor Flake finished with 13 rebounds, eight points, one assist, and one block. Five of her rebounds were on the offensive end as she hustled for each ball. Additionally, Flake guarded well throughout the evening cutting off the Comet players as they drove to the basket.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Ashlyn Vermeer scored 10 of the Trojans 14 first quarter points after going 3-8 from the field and 4-4 from the free-throw stripe.
- HLGU held a slim one-point lead going into the half (25-24).
- After two clutch free-throws from Rebekah McCombs with 12 seconds to play, the Trojans secured the victory 51-48.
- The Trojans out-rebounded Cottey 42-28.
- There were 14 lead changes and 12 tied scores throughout the contest.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE
