BANNOCKBURN, ILL. --- Trinity stepped into Van Dixhorn Arena tonight for their final home game of the season as they honored two graduating seniors, Sterling Brown and Leon Williams. Tipping off against the Crimson Wave of Calumet College of St. Joseph in another CCAC matchup, the Trojans gave an exciting fast-paced performance as they defeated the Wave, 74-58.

The opening half started with a slow roll until Jack Kahoun dropped the first bucket of the night with a 3-pointer after two minutes of play. In the next three minutes the Trojans got the crowd going with a dunk by Leon Williams sandwiched between two 3-pointers by Brandon McQueen and another by Jack Kahoun. With an eight point deficit, the Crimson Wave started to push back offensively and went on a 7-3 run.

With nine minutes remaining, Trinity had the lead 21-15 when Brandon McQueen dropped another 3-pointer starting the Trojans on a 12-4 run. As the clock wound down, the Wave tried to gain momentum into the second half with a couple of 3-pointers within an 8-3 run. Into the break, the Trojans led by 11 points by a score of 38-27.

Out of the break, the Wave continued to battle back with flair and cut the deficit to seven points after a dunk brought the score to 45-38. A few minutes later, a steal by Kyonte Thomas led to another dunk by Leon Williams and the Trojans increased their lead again. Over the next couple of minutes, both teams traded baskets until Kyonte Thomas nailed a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc to beat the buzzer and wind up the crowd again.

In the final eight minutes Calumet moved for a comeback, cutting the Trojans lead to the lowest it had been all game at 63-58 but it wouldn't be enough. As the final buzzer loomed, the Wave began stalling the clock with fouls but unfortunately their target, Brandon McQeen shot 5-6 on the night. A layup by Jack Kahoun with thirty seconds left would be the final bucket as the Trojans walked away victorious.

Additional Game Notes:

• Tonight's matchup was the 28th all-time meeting between Trinity International and Calumet College. The result brings the Trojans to 13-16 overall and 9-12 in the CCAC
• The Trojans are currently ranked 3rd in the nation for total points scored (2,489) and 13th for 3PT made, averaging 9.8 per game.
• Trinity is ranked 5th for points per game, averaging 85.8 and 8th for field goals made per game
• The Trojans are also ranked 5th for steals per game, averaging 10.0
• Brandon McQueen and Leon Williams led the Trojans with a double-double each
• McQueen scored 20 points with 11 rebounds and six steals
• Williams scored 12 points and secured 15 rebounds

 
Up Next:
The Trojans(13-16) are on the road again for their final regular season game as they return to Indiana to tip off against the Fighting Saints of Holy Cross College. Game time is scheduled for 3:00pm EST and can be live streamed on Regional Radio 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.