Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team earned a big win over Mission University on Thursday night, 93-77. Four Trojans, Chris Cross, Kell Estep, Josh Talton, and Josiah Talton all finished with double figures in scoring in the game with Josh Talton leading all scorers at 21 points. HLGU will return to the floor at home on Saturday, February 15 at 3 pm against Central Baptist College, with a special Senior Day presentation being held between the women's game and the men's warmups.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Mission 93-77
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (11-11, 8-7) | Mission (7-15, 5-10)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Josh Talton dropped 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished one assist and had one steal.
• Chris Cross scored 17 points after shooting 5-6 on three-point attempts. Cross also had two rebounds, and one steal.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• HLGU shot 16-31 (51.6%) from the field in the first half while the Patriots went 10-29 (34.5%).
• Both teams knocked down four three-point shots in the first half with the Trojans going 4-9 (44.4%) and MU shooting 4-15 (26.7%).
• Hannibal-LaGrange took a 17-point lead into the break (45-28).
• The Trojans buried another 16 shots in the second half, going 16-26 (61.5%).
• Overall, HLGU shot 8-15 (53.3%) from three.
• At the free-throw line, the Trojans went 21-25 (84%), compared to 14-21 (66.7%) for the Patriots.
• Mission outrebounded the Trojans 29-26.
• The Trojans benefitted from 31 points off the bench.