Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on non-conference for College of the Ozarks Tuesday night. After a tough, physical game, the Trojans pulled out a 70-57 win. HLGU will be back in action on Saturday in St. Louis against Harris-Stowe State at 3 pm.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. College of the Ozarks 70-57
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (6-10, 1-7) | College of the Ozarks (5-15)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Bryce Stark tied for the team lead in points with 16. Stark also had four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks.
• Jacob Staton also had 16 points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Bryce Stark led the way for the Trojans in the first half by going 5-6 from the field, including 1-2 from the three-point mark, and 1-1 from the line.
• At the half, the Bobcats led 35-28.
• HLGU shot 13-27 (48.1%) overall in the second half, while the Bobcats shot 7-27 (25.9%).
• Three-point shots were a difference maker for the Trojans as they shot 7-17 (41.2%), compared to College of the Ozarks going 3-18 (16.7%).
• The Bobcats pulled in 34 boards while the Trojans grabbed 33.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "Tonight was a great team win, we had multiple guys step up on both ends of the floor.  We need to use this momentum to carry us into the second half of our conference play."