Hannibal, MO – The 4^th seeded Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team played host to the 5^th seeded Missouri Baptist University Spartans in the quarterfinal round of the AMC Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday evening. After falling behind by 10 points in the first half, the Trojans came back out hot in the second half with Chris Cross draining three three-point shots in a row. The Trojans would draw within two of the Spartans late in the game but could not quite complete the comeback, falling 59-54. Before the game AMC awards and honors were announced where Josh Talton was named 2025 AMC Men's BasketballAll-Conference First-Team as well as AMC Newcomer of the Year. Malakai Munoz was named as a 2025 AMC Men's Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention as well as 2025 AMC Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team. Eddie Ambrose was named to the 2025 AMC Men's Basketball Champions of Character Team. 
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: Missouri Baptist def. Hannibal-LaGrange 59-54
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (13-13, 10-8) | Missouri Baptist (13-16, 9-9)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Malakai Munoz recorded 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
• Chris Cross finished with 11 points, four blocks, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans had a slow first half, shooting 7-23 (30.43%) from the field, including 1-7 (14.29%) from beyond the arc.
• Missouri Baptist went 12-31 (38.71%) on field goals in the first half.
• At halftime, the Spartans led 31-21.
• In the second half, HLGU shot 11-28 (39.29%) in the second half.
• From three-point range, the Trojans shot 8-26 (30.77%) and MBU shot 6-24 (25%) in the contest.
• The Spartans won the rebound battle 33-27.
• At the free-throw line, MBU shot 15-22 (68.18%) while HLGU shot 10-15 (66.67%).