CHICAGO, Ill. --- The Trojan's entered Saturday's game an even .500 in conference as they took on their latest CCAC opponent, the Cougars of Saint Xavier. In spite of Trinity's ability to convert on turnovers and second chance opportunities, the Cougars came out on top 79-69.

In the first half, Saint Xavier jumped to an 8-2 lead early on and set the tone for the remainder of the match. Around halfway through the opening twenty, Jack Kahoun stole the ball and converted for the tip-in bringing the scoreline within three points, trailing the Cougars 24-21. At the half, the Cougars led 48-32.

During the second half Trinity took more control, forcing another fifteen turnovers for Saint Xavier and converting almost 30 points on Cougar errors throughout the entire game. Despite the Trojans hitting more shots, they were unable to adapt to the Cougar's defensive dominance beneath the net in rebounds.

This afternoon's match was the first time all season the Trojans were held to less than 70 points, as they've averaged 86.2 per game. It's also the first loss where they've held their opponent to less than 90 points.

Additional Game Notes

• Saturday's game brings the Trojans-Cougars all-time series to 5-20
• Trinity is ranked #17th in the nation for most points scored, totaling 1,120 on the season and 19th in average points per game with 86.2
• The Trojans have only scored less than 80 points twice this season
• Of Trinity's seven losses, six opponents were allowed 90 points or above
• Kyonte Thomas made a career-high 5 steals against the Cougars
• Sophomore Colby Cross recorded a season-high 5 points
• Jack Kahoun grabbed a season-high 4 rebounds

Up Next
The Trojans(6-7) are back at home next weekend  on December 18th against the Redhawks of IU Northwest. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00pm CT in Van Dixhorn Arena with the game being streamed LIVE on the Trojan Sports Network.

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Trinity International University is a comprehensive, national university affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and located in Bannockburn, Illinois, 25 miles north of Chicago. TIU educates men and women to engage in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness and lifelong learning.