BANNOCKBURN, Ill. --- Over the weekend the Trojans hosted the Fighting Bees of Saint Ambrose in their latest conference matchup. Coming into the match with an overall 5-6 record, Trinity looked to balance their record book with a win over the Bees. At the final whistle, their efforts were rewarded with a 92-88 victory.

Trinity started the game with a couple of 3-pointers by Brandon McQueen and Diamond Presniakovas as they went up 12-7. Throughout the half, the Trojans would shoot over 55% from the field with almost thirty total shots. Leading the way for the Trojans after a tough game at Olivet, McQueen dropped 12 points and provided 3 assists in the first half.

During the second half the Trojans continued their offensive threats with McQueen adding another 16 points, and Kyonte Thomas and Leon Williams each joining in with 8 as well. The Trojans would shoot over 50% again from the field, while increasing their free throw accuracy from the first half to 75%.

Defensively, the Trojans were all over the Fighting Bees as they created 15 turnovers, 15 steals and had 21 defensive rebounds. Williams tied his third-highest game of defensive rebounds contributing five to the Trojans total. As a team, their defensive efforts alone added 26 points to their score.


Additional Game Notes

• The Trojans victory against the Fighting Bees brings their series record to 4-6 and snaps a four game losing streak to the Bees
• Trinity is currently ranked 9th in the NAIA for total points scored with 1051
• The Trojans are also ranked 18th in the NAIA for average 3-pointers made per game at 9.8
• Brandon McQueen had his third highest scoring game of the season with 28 points. The senior from Cleveland, Ohio also tied his career record of 2 blocks in a game.
• Leon Williams tied his third-highest game of defensive rebounds with 5 against the Bees
• Kyonte Thomas went 3-3 behind the arc, a new career-high
• Diamond Presniakovas had a career- high 2 assists and 1 block

 
Up Next
The Trojans(6-6) are back on the court again Saturday afternoon for another conference match-up at Shannon Center in Chicago, Illinois against the Cougars of Saint Xavier University. The game is scheduled to start 3:00pm CST and the game will be broadcast LIVE on the Cougars Athletics Website. 

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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.