DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Trinity International managed a season-high 86 points, along with a season-high 44.6% shooting performance from the field, but despite the high-powered offense Wednesday night, the No. 19 St. Xavier Cougars managed to leave Van Dixhorn Arena with a 107-86 win over the Trojans.

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Five Trojans finished in double figures, led by senior Justin Peeples' 16 points. In 13 minutes off the bench, senior Paul Badgley picked up a career-high 13 points, on 6-of-7 shooting, all of which came in the second half.

TIU held a brief lead in the opening minutes, as Joshua Ajayi opened the game with a layup after a Thomas Amrine steal. Following a pair of David Chatman free throws that put Trinity in front 4-2, St. Xavier answered with a 16-4 run over the next three minutes, to build a double-digit advantage, 18-8.

The Cougars would hold the lead the rest of the way, building a 65-43 halftime edge. SXU shot 69.7% (23-33) from the field in the first half, while the Trojans struggled at a 37.1% clip (13-35).

Trinity International would outscore St. Xavier in the second half, 43-42, but were unable to get back into the ballgame.

Sam Salem also posted double figures off the bench, with 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Nate Ball and Ajayi each posted 10 points on the night.

"We were outplayed and outcoached tonight by a very good St. X team," TIU head coach Boomer Roberts said after the game. "They made plays and we didn't on a consistent basis. I'm pleased with the effort of Paul Badgley off the bench; he certainly gave us a spark."

"We have another tough one on Saturday with Trinity Christian, so we'll continue to work." The Trojans head to Palos Heights, Ill. for a matchup with the Trolls on December 6. Tipoff at Trinity Christian is set for 3:00 p.m.