Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team completed a season sweep of Harris-Stowe State on Thursday night, winning by a score of 91-79.
Kell Estep shot with a hot hand against the Hornets, knocking down five of seven three-point attempts, turning in a 25-point performance.
Chris Cross swatted away four shots on the defensive end while shooting 3-5 from deep on the offensive side, finishing with 11 points. Thursday's victory marked the ninth straight win for the Trojans over Harris-Stowe State, dating back to 2021. The Trojans will return to the floor on Saturday, February 1 against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy at home at 3 pm.
GAME VITALS
- Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Harris-Stowe State 91-79
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (9-10, 6-6) | Harris-Stowe State (6-14, 3-9)
- Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Kell Estep led all scorers with 25 points after going 5-7 from beyond the arc. Estep also added seven rebounds, and three assists.
- Chris Cross finished with 11 points, four blocks, two rebounds, and one steal.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- In the first half, the Trojans shot 7-11 (63.64%) from deep, the Hornets went 5-15 (33.33%)
- From the field, in the first half HLGU went 16-29 (55.17%) compared to 8-34 (23.53%) for HSSU.
- Hannibal-LaGrange led by 15 at the half (40-25).
- The Trojans shot an impressive 77.78% (7-9) on three-point attempts in the second half.
- Overall, HLGU shot 26-51 (51%) from the field and 14-20 (70%) from three-point range.
- From the free-throw line, the Trojans went 25-30 (83.33%) and the Hornets went 17-24 (70.83%).
- HLGU won the rebound battle 36-23.
- 16 of Hannibal-LaGrange's points came from within the paint.
