Moberly, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team notched its first win of the season on Thursday against Central Christian College of the Bible 59-51. After being down one point headed into the fourth quarter, the Trojans outscored the Saints 17-8 in the final quarter for the 59-51 victory. HLGU will return home to take on Culver-Stockton College on Saturday at 1 pm.

GAME VITALS                                                           

·       Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Central Christian College of the Bible 59-51

·       Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (1-2) | Central Christian College of the Bible (1-2)

·       Location: Ferneau Center | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

·       Ellianna Grambling led all scorers with 18 points. Grambling also added five rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

·       Ivy Lesley finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, and one assist.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

·      In the first half, the Trojans went 10-31 (32.3%) from the field, while the Saints went 8-34 (23.5%).

·       At the half, there was nothing separating the two teams with a score of 29-29.

·       HLGU shot 3-8 (37.5) from deep in the second half compared to 1-11 (9.1%) from the Saints.

·       The Trojans were out-rebounded 39-53.

·       The game saw 14 lead changes and five ties.