Hannibal, MO – The HLGU Mens Basketball team toughed out a win Thursday afternoon in an AMC match up against the Mustangs of Central Baptist College. This was a very physical and low scoring matchup that saw 44 total personal fouls. The Trojans were led in scoring by Freshman Forward Davaughn Hueitt who had 17 points, followed by senior guards Kell Estep and Josh Talton with 12 points respectively. The Trojans are back in action tomorrow afternoon against Mission University.
GAME VITALS
Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Central Baptist 58-57
Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (8-6, 2-1) | Central Baptist (5-11, 2-2)
Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-Lagrange University| Hannibal, MO
STAT TRACKER
Davaughn Hueitt led the Trojans with 17 points after going 4-6 from the field and going 9-13 from the penalty stripe. Hueitt also added seven rebounds and three blocks in the contest.
Kell Estep finished with 12 points, one assist, and two rebounds.
Josh Talton finished with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Trojans went 8-26 (30.77%) from the field in the first half.
The Trojans took a 29-27 lead into the halftime break.
Central Baptist pulled in 33 rebounds while HLGU grabbed 28.
The Trojans led for a majority of the game after falling down by 10 with 14:57 to go in the first half. The Trojans largest lead would come right after halftime when they went up by 7 and never looked back.
