St. Louis, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team could not overcome the Eutectics of Health Sciences and Pharmacy on Saturday afternoon, falling in a close game 82-76. Ivy Lesley put up a career-high 40 points in the game, shooting 16-23 from the field. The Trojans will return home to take on Cottey College on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 pm.  

GAME VITALS

·       Score: Health Sciences and Pharmacy def. Hannibal-LaGrange 82-76

·       Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (3-7, 0-4) | Health Sciences and Pharmacy (2-6, 2-2)

·       Location: UHSP Gymnasium | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | St. Louis, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

·       Ivy Lesley led all scorers dropping 40 points in the contest. Lesley also had nine rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.

·       Candice Dowell finished with 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

·      The Trojans went 7-11 (63.6%) on field goals in the first quarter with Ivy Lesley leading the way shooting 6-8, tallying 11 points in the frame.  

·       HLGU shot 4-7 (57.1%) from deep in the first half while UHSP shot 4-15 (25%).

·       At the break, the Eutectics led 40-33.

·       Six turnovers hindered the Trojans in the third quarter.

·       Ivy Lesley scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, going 7-10 from the field.

·       UHSP profited 34 points thanks to 25 turnovers by the Trojans.

·       HLGU pulled in 38 rebounds compared to 34 by the Eutectics.