Box Score Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team defeated the Missouri Baptist Spartans for the first time since 2020 on Saturday afternoon in a tight 67-63 contest. The game saw seven lead changes and five ties before it was finally decided. Josh Talton led the way once again for the Trojans, leading all scorers with 24 points. Malakai Munoz added 14, while Kell Estep contributed eight in the victory. Next, HLGU will take on Harris-Stowe State on Thursday, January 30 at home at 7:30 pm.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Missouri Baptist 67-63
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (8-10, 5-6) | Missouri Baptist (8-12, 5-5)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Josh Talton finished with 24 points, three steals, two assists, and two rebounds.
• Malakai Munoz recorded 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• In the first half, the Trojans shot 9-29 (31.03%) from the field, while MBU went 11-25 (44%).
• HLGU hit a cold streak at the end of the first half, going 1- 8 in the last five minutes as the Spartans went on a 9-2 run.
• The Trojans trailed 33-25 at the halftime break.
• In the second half, Hannibal-LaGrange shot 50% (12-24) from the field, outscoring the Spartans by 12.
• HLGU went 17-22 (77.27%) from the free-throw line compared to 16-21 (76.19) for Missouri Baptist.
• The Trojans forced eight turnovers, leading to ten points.
• On the boards, HLGU out-rebounded the Spartans 32-23.
• 24 of MBU's points came from inside the paint, compared to 22 for HLGU.
• There was seven lead changes and five ties in the contest.