Hannibal, MO – Chris Cross powered the Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team to victory on Thursday night, 69-56 over Williams Baptist University. Cross shot 8-12 from three-point range to lead all scorers with 24 points. Josh Talton finished with 14 points and Malakai Munoz added nine in the contest. The Trojans will be back in action at home on Saturday, January 18 against Crowleys Ridge at 3 pm.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Williams Baptist 69-56
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (6-9, 3-5) | Williams Baptist (4-10, 1-7)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Chris Cross led the Trojans in scoring with 24 points after going 8-12 on three-point attempts. Cross also recorded six rebounds, four steals, and one assist.
• Josh Talton finished with 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans started off the game hot with an 8-3 run in the first 2:09.
• HLGU shot 7-17 (41.2%) from deep in the first half with Chris Cross leading the way shooting 4-6.
• Josh Talton scored ten first half points while Malakai Munoz chipped in eight.
• At the break, the Trojans led 36-29.
• It was more of the same for Cross in the second half, shooting 4-6 from beyond the arc and adding 12 points to his line.
• Overall, the Trojans shot 11-30 (36.7%) on three-point attempts, while WBU went 8-24 (33.3%).
• HLGU won the rebound battle 40-32.
• The Eagles turned the ball over 13 times leading to 13 points for Hannibal-LaGrange.
• From the field, HLGU shot 23-67 (34.3%) in the contest and WBU went 20-60 (32.3%).