Walnut Ridge, AR – The Trojans Men's Basketball team rallied from an early deficit to secure a gritty 69–62 comeback win over Williams Baptist on Friday afternoon. After trailing in the first half, the Trojans responded with a strong second-half surge, knocking down five three-pointers and going 12-of-15 at the free-throw line after the break. Ian McDonald led the charge with 20 points, hitting three triples and adding four steals, while Davaughn Hueitt provided a steady presence with 16 points and three blocks. Braylon Diggs delivered key effort plays with 11 points and nine rebounds, helping HLG generate 14 second-chance points and control the glass. Defensively, the Trojans clamped down in the second half, holding Williams Baptist scoreless from three and forcing tough looks, allowing Hannibal-LaGrange to flip the game and close out an impressive comeback victory.

GAME VITALS

Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Williams Baptist 69-62

Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (12-6, 6-1) | Williams Baptist (15-3, 5-2)

Location: Southerland-Mabee Center | Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

STAT TRACKER

Ian McDonald led the Trojans with 20 points after going 3-5 from beyond the arc. Cross also added five rebounds, one block, and four steals in the contest.

Davaughn Hueitt finished with 16 points, three blocks, and five rebounds.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Trojans went 12-31 (38.71%) from the field in the first half.

The Trojans took a 30-39 deficit into the halftime break.

Hannibal-LaGrange shot an impressive 80% (16-20) on free-throw attempts in the contest.

Williams Baptist pulled in 49 rebounds while HLGU grabbed 41.

The lead changed six times and was tied two times throughout the game.