Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team earned a hard-fought win on Saturday to complete the season sweep against Harris-Stowe State University. The Trojans used a solid three-point shooting performance in the second half to take the upper hand and sting the Hornets, winning 55-53. Next up for HLGU is another home contest on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 pm, against Central Baptist College.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange University def. Harris-Stowe State University 55-53
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (6-12, 2-6) | Harris-Stowe State University (6-16, 3-5)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

• Janssen Flotow recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and three assists
• Chris Cross finished with 11 points after going 3-8 from deep. Cross also had three rebounds and a block in the contest

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• HLGU shot 8-30 (26.67%) in the first half while HSSU went 7-29 (24.14%)
• One point separated the two teams at the half (24-23), after the Hornets went on a 6-0 run in the final 2 minutes
• The Trojans used a strong three-point shooting performance in the second half going 5-11 (45.45%) to win the game 55-53
• Overall, HSSU went 16-21 (76.2%) from the charity stripe, while HLGU shot 10-14 (71.4%)
• The Hornets out-rebounded the Trojans 41-30
• 17 of Hanibal-LaGrange's points came from the bench, while only seven of the Hornets points came off the bench
• Each team had six steals on the day