Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team matched up against Missouri Baptist University on Saturday afternoon. Six Trojan seniors, Harrison Askey, Khalib Becton, Nick Gutierrez, Janssen Flotow, Erick Hively, and Bryce Stark, were all recognized for their accomplishments throughout their careers with HLGU. After a slow offensive start, the Trojans heated up in the second half before falling to the Spartans 87-68. Next up, the Trojans will take on Mission University in Springfield, on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 PM.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Missouri Baptist University def. Hannibal-LaGrange University 87-68
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (6-16, 3-10) | Missouri Baptist University (17-9, 8-4)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Davell Long led the Trojans in scoring with 10 points. Long also had five rebounds and two assists
• Nick Gutierrez tallied seven points and five rebounds

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans started off slow offensively, shooting 7-26 (26.92%) from the field
• MBU shot 16-28 (57.14%) in the first half to take a 24 point lead into the break
• In the second half, the Trojans' offense heated up, going 18-31 (58.06%) from the field and 8-15 (53.33%) from three-point land
• Missouri Baptist went 21-34 (61.8%) from the free-throw line, while HLGU went 7-10 (70%)
• HLGU had 21 turnovers, leading to 29 points for MBU
• The Trojans won the rebounding struggle 31-30