Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team took on the 14^th ranked William Woods Owls on Saturday afternoon. In a close contest, the Trojan offense could not overcome the Owls at the end, falling 75-61. Josh Talton led the Trojans in scoring with 14, Malakai Munoz added ten, while Chris Cross chipped in nine for HLGU. Hannibal-LaGrange will take the floor again on Thursday, February 13 at home against Mission University at 7:30 pm.
 
GAME VITALS

• Score: #14 William Woods def. Hannibal-LaGrange 75-61
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (10-11, 7-7) | #14 William Woods (21-2, 13-1)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

 
STAT TRACKER

• Josh Talton scored 14 points, had four steals, grabbed two rebounds, and dished two assists. 
• Malakai Munoz recorded ten points, three assists, and two rebounds in the contest.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Owls went 50% (12-24) from the field in the first half while HLGU shot 8-28 (28.6%).
• Each team knocked down three three-point attempts in the first half, WWU going 3-10 (30%) and the Trojans going 3-11 (27.3).
• WWU went into the half with a five-point lead (35-30).
• In the second half, William Woods went 12-23 (52.2%) on field goal attempts and HLGU shot 13-28 (46.4%).
• The Trojans shot 14-21 (66.7%) from the free-throw line and the Owls went 22-28 (78.6%).
• On the boards, WWU grabbed 30 rebounds compared to 29 for HLGU.
• There were two lead changes and four ties in the contest.