Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team faced Missouri Baptist at home tonight. The Trojans controlled the first half of action, but could not get past the pressure from the Spartans in the second half, falling 78-72. The Trojans next game will be Thursday at 7:30 in St. Louis against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Missouri Baptist def. Hannibal-LaGrange 78-72
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (7-14, 2-11) | Missouri Baptist (14-12, 10-4)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Bryce Stark recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one block.
• Jacob Staton tied for the overall lead in scoring with 14 points. Staton also had three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Everything was working for the Trojans offensively in the first half as they shot 15-30 (50%) overall and 6-12 (50%) from deep. They also went 5-5 (100%) on free-throws.
• HLGU held a 41-28 lead at the break.
• In the second half, MBU dialed up the pressure and caused 10 Trojan turnovers.
• The Spartans shot 16-29 (55.2%) in the second half, while HLGU shot 11-26 (42.3%).
• Hannibal-LaGrange shot 11-23 (47.8%) from three-point range throughout the game while MBU shot 5-14 (35.7%) from three.
• The 15 Trojan turnovers led to 19 points for Missouri Baptist. The Spartans eight turnovers led to just six points for HLGU.
• Rebounds were even at 29 apiece.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH DURST

• "We gave a great effort tonight, just did not make plays late to keep the lead,"