Palos Heights, IL – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team won its second straight game on Saturday afternoon against Trinity Christian College 65-56. Ivy Lesley led all scorers in the contest with 17 points, six rebounds, and six steals. The Trojans shot 8-9 (88.8%) on three-point attempts in the second half. HLGU will travel to Missouri S&T for an exhibition contest on Tuesday at 5:30 pm, before returning home to start AMC play on Thursday at 5:30 pm against Columbia College.

GAME VITALS

· Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Trinity Christian 65-56

· Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (3-3) | Trinity Christian (0-5)

· Location: DeVos Gymnasium | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights, Illinois

STAT TRACKER

· Ivy Lesley recorded 17 points, six rebounds, six steals, two blocks, and one assist in the game.

· Abby White finished the contest with 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

· The Trojans got off to a slow start, falling behind 13 points (4-17) after the first quarter after shooting 2-12 (16.67%) from the field.

· HLGU shot 70% on field goals in the second quarter (7-10).

· TCC took a 33-21 lead into halftime.

· In the third quarter, the Trojans held the Trolls to six points, while shooting 4-5 (80%) from beyond the three-point line.

· HLGU out-scored Trinity Christian 28-17 in the fourth quarter after shooting 7-8 (87.5%) from the field, including 4-4 from deep.

· Trinity Christian out-rebounded the Trojans 39-30.

· HLGU shot 13-20 (65%) from the charity stripe in the game, while TCC shot 5-11 (45.5%)

· The Trojans benefitted 20 points off of 18 Troll turnovers.