MBB pre game huddle
Berith Han
72
Trinity International TIU 11-8, 6-5
108
Winner Saint Xavier SXU 17-5, 11-3
Trinity International TIU
11-8, 6-5
72
Final
108
Saint Xavier SXU
17-5, 11-3
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Trinity International TIU 36 36 72
Saint Xavier SXU 56 52 108

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

TIU falls in road clash with Saint Xavier

CHICAGO, Ill. —  TIU men's basketball took a short trip south to square off with conference opponent Saint Xavier University on Saturday afternoon. At the final buzzer, the second place Cougars defeated the Trojans 72-108. 

Trojan veteran Diamond Presniakovas led the Trojan offense with 12 points, while Asher Blum(11)  and Kyonte Thomas (10)  followed close behind. Xavier Cooper dished out the majority of the team's dimes, handing out a near season best six assists. Work below the boards was spread out amongst the squad, with Monte Lambert and Brandon Lawani leading the way with four each.

Trinity is currently averaging 81.6 points, 35.2 rebounds and 10.9 steals per game, ranking them fifth in the nation in steals.

The Trojans (11-8) continue their last run of conference play next Wednesdaywith a game against the Jaguars of Governors State University. Tip off is slated for 7:30pm at the Athletics and Recreation Center in University Park, Illinois.
 
 

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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.
 
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