The Charleston Trojans knocked down 10 three-pointers and were clutch at the free throw line Thursday night in posting a 73-58 victory at home over the Effingham Hearts.
The Trojans had four players in double figures and went 13-for-15 from the foul line in the fourth quarter to expand their lead and secure the win.
Charleston led throughout. It was 14-10 after the first eight minutes and 31-29 at halftime. The Trojans took a 50-43 advantage into the final period and then outscored the Hearts 23-15.
James Hess led the hosts with 17 points, while Will Applegate scored 16, Luke Bonnstetter 15 and Caleb Okaley added 13. Bonnstetter connected on three shots from behind the arc, while Applegate and Hess both had a pair of threes.
Garrett Wolfe had a big game for Effingham, finishing with a game-high 30 points. He had five three-pointers. Logan Heil was also in double figures with 10 points.
The Hearts dipped to 4-7 overall and 3-1 in the Apollo Conference. They will play Saturday at Lincoln.