Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on Lyon College at home tonight. After a back and forth, tight game, two made Jacob Staton free-throws put the game on ice and the Trojans won 66-65. The Trojans will return to the floor at home next Saturday against Columbia College at 3 PM.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Lyon 66-65
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (8-15, 3-12) | Lyon College (8-14, 4-11)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Jacob Staton led all scorers today with 20 points. Staton also had four rebounds, and two assists.
• Eddie Ambrose tallied 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one block.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• In the first half, HLGU shot 18-35 (51.4%) and Lyon shot 11-26 (42.3%).
• The Trojans had a seven point lead at the half (39-32).
• With 20 seconds to play, HLGU was up 64-63 and two made free-throws from Jacob Staton sealed the win for the Trojans.
• HLGU out-rebounded the Scots 35-30.
• Hannibal-LaGrange scored 40 points from the paint tonight while Lyon scored 26 from the paint.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "Today was a great win, we executed well and battled the entire game."