Columbia, MO –The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team kicked off the 2024 Hampton Inn Holiday Classic with a contest against Bellevue on Tuesday evening. The Trojans competed well against the Bruins, with five lead changes in the game. Ultimately, HLGU could not overcome the Bruins, falling 58-52. The Trojans will take on Dordt tomorrow at 1 pm.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Bellevue def. Hannibal-LaGrange 58-52
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (2-5) | Bellevue (6-2)
- Location: Arena of Southwell Complex | Columbia College | Columbia, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Josh Talton led the Trojans with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
- Eddie Ambrose recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, and two assists.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- HLGU shot 50% from the field in the first half, going 12-24.
- Bellevue went 5-15 (33.3%) on three-point attempts in the first half.
- The Bruins led by two at the half (28-26).
- The Trojans shot just 1-10 (10%) on three-point shots in the second half of the contest.
- Josh Talton led all scorers in the second half with nine points, shooting 7-8 from the free-throw line.
- 22 of the Trojans 52 points came from within the paint.
- Bellevue went 17-22 (77.3%) from the charity stripe, while HLGU shot 7-10 (70%) overall.
- Rebounds were fairly even between the two squads, 34 for the Bruins and 32 for HLGU.
- Bellevue benefitted from 35 points off the bench in the matchup.
