Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Basketball Team took on Missouri Baptist at home on Saturday afternoon in an AMC matchup. Ivy Lesley led all scorers in the contest with 23 points in the 57-38 defeat. The Trojans battled through all four quarters but could not quite keep up with the Spartans. HLGU will be back in action on Thursday, January 30 at home against Harris-Stowe State at 5:30 pm.

GAME VITALS

·       Score: Missouri Baptist def. Hannibal-LaGrange 57-38

·       Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (3-16, 0-13) | Missouri Baptist (5-14, 5-8)

·       Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, Missouri

STAT TRACKER

·       Ivy Lesley led all scorers with 23 points. Lesley also had nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

·       Candice Dowell recorded eight points, one rebound, and one steal.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

·      In the first quarter, HLGU shot 4-12 (33.33%) and MBU shot 5-16 (31.25%).

·       After the first quarter, the score was tied at 12.

·       The Spartans shot 6-15 (40%) from the field in the second quarter to take a seven-point lead into the half (27-20).

·       HLGU went 4-20 (20%) on field goals in the second half.

·       Overall, MBU shot 22-55 (40%).

·       The Spartans out-rebounded the Trojans 34-23.

·       HLGU finished with 19 turnovers leading to 18 Missouri Baptist points.