Columbia, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on the 17th nationally ranked Dordt Defenders on Wednesday in Columbia. Though the Trojans held a lead in the first half, HLGU could not overcome streaky shooting throughout the game, falling 94-51. The Trojans will be back in action on Tuesday, December 3, at home against Central Christian College of the Bible at 7 pm.

GAME VITALS

· Score: #17 Dordt def. Hannibal-LaGrange 94-51

· Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (2-6) | #17 Dordt (10-0)

· Location: Arena of Southwell Complex | Columbia College | Columbia, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

· Malakai Munoz finished with 12 points, three rebounds, and one assist in he contest.

· Josh Talton recorded nine points, five rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

· The Defenders went on an early 8-0 run to start the game in the first half.

· Midway through the first half, the Trojans went on an 11-3 run of their own to take the lead.

· HLGU went cold, ending the first frame with just three points in the last 7:56.

· Hannibal-LaGrange shot 12-37 (32.4%) in the first, while Dordt shot 16-34 (47.1%).

· The Defenders opened the second half with another big run, 11-0 in the first 2:30.

· HLGU went cold again in the second half, going scoreless in 6:28 of gametime, allowing a 19-0 run in the process.

· Dordt shot 12-29 (41.4%) on three-point attempts in the game, while HLGU shot 6-27 (22.2%).

· The Defenders out-rebounded the Trojans 59-36.