Hannibal MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on Columbia College at home on Thursday night. The Trojans could not match the Cougars fast-paced play, falling by a score of 81-53. HLGU will be back in action on Saturday, January 27, at 3 pm, at home against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Columbia College def. Hannibal-LaGrange University 81-53
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (4-11, 1-5) | Columbia College (13-4, 4-1)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Nick Gutierrez led the Trojans with 10 points tonight. Gutierrez also recorded two rebounds, one block, and one steal
• Davell Long tallied nine points, four rebounds, one block, and one steal

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans went 8-29 (27.59%) from the field in the first half, while Columbia shot 15-31 (48.39%)
• At the half, HLGU trailed by 19 (40-21)
• In the second half, Hannibal-LaGrange went 12-28 (42.86%) from the field and the Cougars shot 15-32 (46.88%)
• Overall, HLGU went 8-21 (38.1%) from deep, while CC went 9-25 (36%)
• From the free-throw line, the Trojans shot a perfect 5-5 (100%) and the Cougars shot 12-15 (80%)
• 40 of the Trojans 53 points came from off the bench
• CC pulled in 40 rebounds and HLGU grabbed 24