PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – James Pennington scored a season-high 31 points to lead the Trinity Christian College men's basketball team against quite possibly the toughest opponent they will face this season – the No. 2 ranked Cougars of the University of Saint Francis (Ind.). In front of a packed Fall Fest crowd, the Trolls made a nice second half run, but still came up short in the end, falling 122-81.

THE BASICS
Score: Trinity Christian – 81| No. 2 University of Saint Francis – 122
Location: DeVos Gymnasium | Palos Heights, Illinois  
Records: Trinity Christian (2-1) | Saint Francis (5-0)

BY THE NUMBERS

• James Pennington: Season-high 31 points (11-of-19, FG; 7-of-9, FT), five rebounds, four assists
• Deon McLaughlin: 13 points (3-of-10, FG; 6-of-10, FT), two rebounds
• Brady Loerop: 13 points (4-of-8, FG; 3-of-4, 3Pt; 2-of-2, FT), two rebounds
• Braxton Barnhizer: 10 points (4-of-10, FG; 2-of-5, 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists

WHAT'S NEXT

Trinity will host Trinity International University on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the DeVos Gymnasium.