PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – No time to rest for the Trinity Christian College women's basketball. After facing an NAIA perennial powerhouse twice in four days, the Trolls hosted Grace Christian University (Mich.) on Thursday, Feb. 4 in a non-conference matchup. Despite an early point deficit, Trinity took control with just under three minutes in the first quarter and never looked back, coming away with a 75-53 victory.

Gabby Kreykes led Trinity with 26 points, including a perfect night at the free throw line. She also pulled in a team-leading 17 rebounds for her ninth double-double in 2021. Summer Cramer came off the bench to add 15 points, just shy of her season-high. All 15 were from behind the arc, as she shot 5-of-11 from deep. Lexi Marin added season-highs in points with 11 and rebounds with five.  

BY THE NUMBERS

• Gabby Kreykes: Team-high 26 points (10-of-21, FG; 2-of-5, 3Pt.; 4-of-4, FT), 17 rebounds, five assists, three steals, two blocks
• Summer Cramer: 15 points (5-of-12, FG; 5-of-11, 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists
• Lexi Marin: 11 points (5-of-13, FG; 1-of-7, 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, steal

NEWS AND NOTES

• In just 13 games, Gabby Kreykes is closing in on her 300^th point as a Troll. With 26 points tonight, she now sits at 292.
• As a team, Trinity ranks 16^th in the NAIA in Free Throw Percentage (.764).
• Kreykes ranks in the top-25 in the NAIA in three categories, including 10^th in Points per Game (22.167).

WHATS NEXT

Trinity (5-8, 2-4) will host Lincoln College (Ill.) in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, Feb. 6. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. No spectators are permitted in the DeVos Center; however, the game will be available for online viewing.