Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team battled back in the second half to secure a hard-fought 77-76 victory over Crowley's Ridge College on Thursday evening inside the Mabee Sports Complex. Davaughn Hueitt led the Trojans with 16 points, while Josh Talton and Kell Estep each added 15 as Hannibal-LaGrange continued its strong conference run.

GAME VITALS
Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Crowley's Ridge 77-76
Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (17-7, 11-2) | Crowley's Ridge (11-16, 4-9)
Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER
Davaughn Hueitt led the Trojans with 16 points while adding six rebounds and two blocks in the win.
Josh Talton finished with 15 points after knocking down three three-pointers and collecting five steals defensively.
Kell Estep recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds while contributing a block on the defensive end.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Crowley's Ridge opened the game shooting nearly 44% from the field and carried a 43-36 lead into the halftime break.
The Trojans responded in the second half, shooting 46.43% from the field and an impressive 5-9 (55.56%) from beyond the arc.
Hannibal-LaGrange converted 19-26 (73.1%) from the free throw line, including several key makes late to secure the victory.
The Trojans forced nine steals and turned turnovers into 13 points offensively.
Kell Estep led HLGU on the glass with 11 rebounds as the Trojans finished with 30 total boards.
The contest featured three ties and three lead changes throughout the game as both teams traded momentum late.
Hannibal-LaGrange's largest lead reached four points midway through the second half as the Trojans held off the Pioneers down the stretch to secure the win.