Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team returned to the floor tonight to take on University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy. The Trojans had a strong first half performance but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eutectics as they fell by a score of 77-51. HLGU will be back in action on Saturday at 1 PM at Lyon College.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy def. Hannibal-LaGrange 77-51
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (2-11, 0-6) | University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy (11-3, 7-0)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Ashlyn Vermeer led the Trojans in scoring with 20 points on the night. She also had six rebounds, three assists, and one block.
• Rebekah McCombs finished with seven points, six rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• After a close first quarter, the Trojans were trailing by four points (19-15).
• In the second quarter, HLGU cut UHSP's lead to go into the half down two points (28-26).
• The difference maker in the third quarter was free-throws allowing UHSP to build their lead by going 10-10 while the Trojans shot none.
• Rebounds were nearly even tonight with HLGU grabbing 31 and UHSP getting 30.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH QUIGLE

• "We put together a good effort in the first half but we got away from things that were working in the second half."