Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team faced off against Central Christian College of the Bible Tuesday night for their home opener. Three Trojans finished with double digits in scoring as HLGU defeated the Saints 56-55 in an exciting contest. The Trojans will be back in action, at home, on Saturday afternoon at 3 PM against Culver-Stockton College.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange University def. Central Christian College of the Bible 56-55
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (1-2) | Central Christian College of the Bible (3-2)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Khalib Becton led the team in scoring tonight with 16 points after shooting 7-10 from the field. He added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
• Janssen Flotow scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, had two steals, and dished one assist.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• In the first half, the Trojans shot 9-28 (32.1%) from the field.
• The difference maker after the first half was three-point shots as the Saints went 5-15 (33.3%) and HLGU shot 2-10 (20%).
• At halftime, the Trojans trailed by seven points (29-22).
• HLGU came out of the break with momentum, closing the difference between the teams to just two points within the first four minutes of the half.
• With six minutes to play, Khalib Becton hit a jump shot to tie the game at 47 and kickstart a 7-0 run.
• With 1:15 left in the game, Khalib Becton made the layup that would seal the 56-55 win for the Trojans.
• The Trojans were the benefactors of 17 points off 15 Saint turnovers.
• Overall, HLGU shot 24-58 (41.4%) from the field and 4-18 (22.2%) from behind the arc.
• This marks the third year in a row that the Trojans have defeated the Saints making the all-time series 3-0 in favor of HLGU.