St. Louis, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball took on Harris-Stowe State University Saturday afternoon in St. Louis. The Trojans fell behind in the first two quarters and continued to fight for the rest of the game, but they could not overcome the deficit, falling 72-57. HLGU will return home to play Cottey College on Tuesday, January 9, at 5:30 pm.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Harris-Stowe State University def. Hannibal-LaGrange University 72-57
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (4-5, 0-2) | Harris-Stowe State University (3-5, 1-1)
• Location: Emerson Performance Center | Harris-Stowe State University | St. Louis, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Ashlyn Vermeer recorded a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Vermeer also had one block and one assist
• Sydney Spielbauer put up 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• In the first quarter, HLGU shot 5-15 (33.33%), while Harris-Stowe shot 9-16 (56.25%)
• The Trojans went 2-2 (100%) from behind the arc in the second quarter, with Sydney Spielbauer hitting both of those attempts
• At halftime, the Hornets held a 44-29 lead over HLGU
• HLGU continued to battle in the final two quarters but was unable to gain ground against HSSU, falling 72-57
• The Trojans forced 15 turnovers from Harris-Stowe, leading to ten points
• The Hornets won the rebound battle 40-32