Springfield, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team opened up the 2023-24 season on the road against Baptist Bible College on Tuesday night. The Trojans struggled with shooting early, falling behind 44-26 at halftime. After the half, HLGU was unable to keep pace with the Patriots, falling by a score of 92-37. Moving forward, the Trojans set their sights on a matchup with Missouri Valley College on Friday, November 3, at 5 pm, as a part of the Culver-Stockton Classic.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Baptist Bible College def. Hannibal-LaGrange 92-37
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (0-1) | Baptist Bible College (2-0)
• Location: W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse | Baptist Bible College | Springfield, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Ashlyn Vermeer recorded her first double-double of the year with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Vermeer added one assist to her line as well.
• Ivy Lesley was second on the team in scoring with seven points. Lesley also had two rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans started off slow, going 3-10 (30%) from the field in the first quarter.
• HLGU's best quarter was the second as the Trojans shot 5-12 (41.7%) from the field and 7-10 (70%) from the free-throw line.
• The Patriots led 44-26 at the half.
• BBC's defense locked the Trojans down in the second half, limiting their point total to just 11.
• Overall, HLGU shot 12-44 (27.3%) from the field and 0-7 from three-point range. The Patriots went 38-82 (46.3%) from the field and 10-35 (28.6%) from behind the arc.
• Turnovers were a struggle for the Trojans tonight as 33 turnovers led to 24 BBC points.
• BBC out rebounded HLGU 42-35.