Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on Bethel University on Saturday afternoon in a home non-conference matchup. HLGU had a slow start and could not overcome Bethel's size and defense, falling 78-50. HLGU will be back in action on Tuesday, November 21, for an exhibition contest at Southwest Baptist University.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Bethel University def. Hannibal-LaGrange University 78-50
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (2-3) | Bethel University (6-2)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Chris Cross led the team in scoring with 14 points. Cross also had one rebound, one assist, and one one block.
- Malakai Munoz finished with eight points, three assists, two rebounds, and one steal.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Bethel started the game on a 12-2 run.
- HLGU shot 10-26 (38.46%) in the first half before going into halftime down 24-42.
- The Trojans shot 10-32 (31.25%) in the second half while Bethel went 16-35 (45.71%).
- Overall, BU shot 33-69 (47.8%) and HLGU shot 20-58 (34.5%).
- From the line, Hannibal-LaGrange shot 3-10 (30%) in the contest while Bethel went 8-15 (53.3%).
- Bethel won the rebound contest 38-24.
- The Trojans gave up 13 turnovers leading to 22 points for Bethel.
