BANNOCKBURN, ILL. ---  Last night the Trojans were back on the court again for a non-conference matchup against the Sabercats of Maranatha Baptist University.

Alina Jahnke and Carly Scheblo combined for four layups to give the Trojans the lead 8- before a 3-pointer by Maranatha started a run for the Sabercats. Daniela Lopez broke it up with a layup in the final minute and the quarter ended with the Sabercats holding a one point lead.

Trinity came out of the quarter break with an increased intensity on offense that produced a 16-0 run throughout the initial seven minutes of play. Amber Reynolds and Alina Jahnke both sank 3-pointers within that span. The Sabercats earned a layup to break the run and Ashley Geisler answered, dropping one of her own to take the Trojans into halftime with a score of 30-15.

In the third quarter the Sabercats stepped up their offense from beyond the perimeter as they sank three 3-pointers ,but it wasn't enough to catch the Trojans as they nearly doubled the points Maranatha earned. Six different Trojans contributed another 18 points in the third, bringing their total lead to 23 points.

The Trojans kept up their offense, shooting 50% from the floor and nearly 43% from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. Despite a strong push from the Sabercat offense, the Trojans had put in the work early enough to secure the lead and Marantha couldn't close the gap. Trinity defeated the Sabercats 62-38.

Additional Game Notes

• Yesterday's matchup was the 8th meeting between Trinity International and Maranatha Baptist, and the Trojan's eighth victory in the series. The result brings the Trojans to a 10-15 overall record.
• The Trojans created 25 turnovers and scored 24 points from those opportunities
• Alina Jahnke earned her fourth double-double of the season
• Daniela Lopez led the Trojans with 12 points
• Hattie Black had a season high 100% from the perimeter
• Ashley Geisler earned a season high four steals

Up Next
The Trojans(10-15) are at home Wednesday evening to celebrate Senior Night as the Crimson Wave of Calumet College at St. Joseph visits Van Dixhorn Arena. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm, and we will be honoring our seniors before tip-off during warm-ups. The game can be streamed live via 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.