Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team earned a conference win on Saturday afternoon over the Hornets of Harris-Stowe State University. Led by a double-double from Ashlyn Vermeer, the Trojans picked up the 53-48 win. Next up for HLGU is another home contest on Thursday, February 8, at 5:30 pm, against Central Baptist College.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Hannibal-LaGrange University def. Harris-Stowe State University 53-48
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (5-13, 1-9) | Harris-Stowe State University (3-15, 1-9)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Ashlyn Vermeer picked up her second straight double-double with 27 points and 17 rebounds. Vermeer also tallied three assists and three steals
- Ivy Lesley recorded 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Both teams started off slow offensively, HLGU shooting 3-13 (23.08%) to start the game and HSSU went 4-15 (26.67%)
- In the second quarter, the Trojans went 5-14 (35.71%) in the second quarter
- In the first half, HLGU shot 9-10 (90%) from the free-throw line
- The fourth quarter saw three ties between the two squads, the latest one coming with 1:38 to play
- The Trojans went 5-9 (55.56%) from the field in the fourth quarter
- HLGU won the rebound struggle 38-32
- The Hornets blocked five Trojan shots, HLGU blocked three of HSSU's shots
