CHICAGO, ILL. ---  This weekend the Trojans took a trip downtown to face conference opponent Roosevelt University. The Trojans and Lakers kept things exciting with a close game that included many lead changes, but Trinity ultimately came out on top with another big CCAC victory, 65-62.

Da'Naria Washington got things started quickly with a layup on the opening possession. During the next few minutes, the Trojans and Lakers traded baskets and after a 3-pointer by Alina Jahnke, the score was tied at 7-7. A minute later, Da'Naria Washing dropped her first 3-pointer of the game and gave the Trojans a lead they would take into the second quarter.

Besides a couple of early free throws by Alina Jahnke, the second quarter began quietly with the first shot sunk after more than two minutes of play. Building on the Trojans lead, Daniela Lopez dropped five consecutive points without an answer by the Lakers, putting Trinity ahead by nine points. With less than two minutes before the break, Breleigh Gula grabbed a rebound after a shot by Carly Scheblo and made the layup as well as converted the free throw after a foul by the Lakers.

Entering the third quarter ahead 38-31, the Trojans lagged on their defensive pressure while the Lakers stepped up their efforts in the initial minutes. The Lakers tied the score 41-41 and after calling a timeout with four minutes remaining the Trojans gained a bit of momentum and retook their lead after back to back to back layups by Alina Jahnke, Taylor Hibicke and a second by Jahnke. The whistle blew to end the third quarter with a narrow lead for the Trojans, 51-48.

The Lakers came out strong in the fourth quarter and within the first five minutes, both teams traded the lead multiple times before it was tied again at 59-59. A jumper by Taylor Hibicke followed by two free throws by Alina Jahnke gave the Trojans a four point lead. The Lakers countered with a 3-pointer but as time ran out, they were forced to foul the Trojans and after Hibicke sank two free throws the Trojans had secured the victory.

Additional Game Notes

• This afternoon's matchup was the 19th meeting between Trinity International and Roosevelt. Today's result brings the Trojans to 8-12 overall and 4-11 in the CCAC
• Alina Jahnke led the Trojans in scoring with 16 points and added 8 rebounds
• Da'Naria Washington recorded a career high 5 steals
• Five Trojans contributed double-digit points against the Lakers: Alina Jahnke (16), Taylor Hibicke (12), Da'Naria Washington (10), Breleigh Gula (10) and Daniela Lopez (10)

Up Next
The Trojans(8-12) look to keep the momentum going against the Eagles of Judson University in a rescheduled game this Monday, February 7th. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm and the game can be live streamed on the Official Judson Eagles Athletics YouTube Channel.

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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.