Columbia, MO - The Stephens Stars took on the Trojans of Hannibal-LaGrange University on Saturday in an AMC conference matchup. Looking to get back in the win column, the Stars came out energized and ready to go. Taking a 15-11 lead into the second quarter, the Stars' defense caused fits for the visiting team as they held the Trojans to just five points in the second quarter, taking a 28-16 lead into halftime.
The Trojans came out in the third and fought hard to close the gap, but the Stars still lead 45-30 going into the fourth. The Stars defense once again proved to be too much for the Trojans, holding them to five points in the fourth quarter on the way to a 56-35 victory.
MATCH VITALS
- SCORE: Stephens defeated HLGU 56-35
- RECORDS: Stephens (7-9, 3-6 AMC) / HLGU (3-16, 1-8 AMC)
- LOCATION: Silverthorne Arena
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NEXT TIME OUT
- The Stars take the court inside Silverthorne Arena this Thursday, January 27th, in another AMC conference matchup against the Owls of William Woods University. Game time is scheduled for 5:30 PM.