DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Trinity International suffered a 73-37 loss to 6th-ranked St. Xavier on Wednesday night, in their CCAC opener. Asja Triplett led the Trojans with 10 points on 5-of-10 shooting, playing a total of 22 minutes off the bench.

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The Cougars (4-1, 1-0 CCAC) started the game on a 23-2 run, eventually taking a 35-11 lead at the half. TIU held St. Xavier to a 34.5% shooting performance, but the Trojans (0-3, 0-1 CCAC) shot 29.1% themselves, and committed 27 turnovers, leading to 30 points for SXU.

Freshman Nika Bracun finished with seven points off the bench, setting a new career high in just her third collegiate game. Basha Ramsey was the Trojans' leading starter, with six points. Both Ramsey and Bracun finished with a team-high seven rebounds.

The Trojans head east this weekend, to compete in the Goshen (Ind.) Classic. Trinity will face off against the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, in St. Francis (Ind.) on Friday, November 14, before facing the host Maple Leafs on Saturday, November 15.