Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team matched up against William Woods at home Saturday afternoon. After a close, physical battle, the Trojans fell 54-45. Their next game will be next Thursday at Central Baptist College at 7:30 pm.

GAME VITALS

• Score: William Woods University def. Hannibal-LaGrange 54-45
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (7-11, 2-8) | William Woods (11-10, 5-6)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Khalib Becton tallied eight points, two rebounds, and one steal.
• Eddie Ambrose also scored eight points. He had five rebounds, and one assist.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• HLGU shot 11-13 (84.6%) on free-throws in the first half, WWU shot 5-8 (62.5%).
• The Trojans took a three point lead into the break (27-24).
• WWU flipped the script in the second half, going 14-18 (77.8%) on free-throws allowing them to take the lead and secure the win.
• Neither team shot very well overall. The Owls went 17-49 (34.7%) from the field and 1-11 (9.1%) from deep, while the Trojans went 14-47 (29.8%) and 1-18 (5.6%) from three-point range.
• The two teams were nearly even on turnovers with WWU giving up 12 and HLGU giving up 14.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "We gave a great defensive effort today, but struggled to make shots when we needed them."