Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team fell in its home opener against Missouri Valley College Friday evening 77-64. The Trojans faced some adversity in the contest and battled well but could not overcome the deficit in the end. HLGU will return to the floor for an exhibition contest on Monday, November 4, at 6 pm against NCAA Division One opponent, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Missouri Valley def. Hannibal-LaGrange 77-64
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (0-1) | Missouri Valley (1-0)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Josh Talton led the Trojans in scoring with 13 points, going 3-5 from the field and 5-7 from the free-throw line. Talton also added two rebounds to his line.
• Joe McBride finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
• Malakai Munoz scored 11 points, going 3-3 from deep, and 4-6 from the field.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Vikings went on a 13-0 run midway through the first half.
• HLGU went 9-23 (39.13%) from the field in the first half, while MVC went 15-23 (65.22%).
• At the half, MVC led 39-25.
• The Vikings went on a quick 5-0 run two minutes into the second half before HLGU responded with a 7-0 run of their own.
• Missouri Valley went 16-18 (88.9%) from the free-throw line, compared to 10-17 (58.8%) for HLGU.
• The Trojans won the rebound battle 30-23.
• HLGU scored 19 points off the bench in the game.