BANNOCKBURN, ILL. --- The Trojans took to the road yesterday for their second CCAC game of the year as they traveled to Elgin to tip off against the Eagles of Judson University. Looking to bounce back from their last game, Trinity came out strong and ended the first half with the lead but wouldn't be able to maintain it throughout and fell to the Eagles 76-83.
Getting the first half started, Sterling Brown dropped six of the Trojans first ten points and started a 16-6 run for the Trojans. With eleven minutes left, Trinity was up 24-14 and would maintain close to a ten point buffer until the final minute of the half. After a layup by Diamond Presniakovas brought the score to 44-33, Judson picked up some momentum and closed the gap to five points before the break.
Out of the break, the Eagles kept up their push and both teams traded the lead throughout the initial seven minutes. Leon Williams, on his way to a double-double, crept under the net for a pass from Brandon McQueen for the wide open dunk, tying the score at 58-58 with 12 minutes on the clock. A couple of back to back layups gave Judson the lead and despite bringing the score again within a single point multiple times in the remaining ten minutes, Trinity couldn't overcome the deficit.
Additional Game Notes
- Yesterday afternoon's matchup was the 27th meeting between Trinity and Judson. Today's result brings the Trojans to 8-11 overall and 4-7 in the CCAC
- Trinity outscored the Eagles in the paint, 50-46 and created more points from turnovers, scoring 26 points
- The Trojans are currently ranked 13th in the nation for total points scored (1,645) and 17th for 3PT made, averaging 9.6 per game.
- Trinity is ranked 12th for points per game, averaging 86.6
- The Trojans are also ranked 15th for steals per game, averaging 9.6
- Leon Williams earned another double-double with 4 points and 16 rebounds; his rebounding performance ties his career record.
- Sterling brown led the team with 19 points and six steals, tying his season high record in steals per game
- Jaden Thomas tied his career high records in rebounds (4) and assists (3)
Up Next
The Trojans(8-11) are back home tomorrow, January 17th, for another CCAC matchup against the Wolves of Cardinal Stritch University. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00pm CT. The game can be live streamed 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.
