CHICAGO, Ill. -- Freshman
Nika Bracun finished with a team-high 12 points and 13 rebounds, for her first collegiate double-double, but Trinity International was unable to keep up with the No. 4 St. Xavier Cougars, falling on the road 96-41 Saturday afternoon.
Box Score | Season Stats | CCAC StandingsThe Trojans suffered a slow start, as St. Xavier scored the first 15 points of the game over the first three and a half minutes. Trinity were unable to make up the deficit throughout the first half, as 11 turnovers led to 12 SXU points. The Trojans finished with 19 points in the first half, with Daja Johnson leading the way with seven points before the break, as the Trojans trailed 49-19.
A 13-4 run to open the second half for the Cougars extended their lead before Bracun's three-pointer at the 15:14 mark stopped the run. Bracun collected nine points, all on three-pointers in the second half.
The Trojans will return home for Senior Night this week, when they host Robert Morris for the final home game of the season. Tipoff against the Eagles is set for 5:30, as the first 200 students at the door will receive a free TIU White-Out T-shirt.