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Box Score 2 Both MNU basketball teams moved to 2-0 in conference play as they dominated Graceland on Saturday.
Stats | In the women's game, the Pioneers stayed one of 9 remaining undefeated teams as they got the lead in the opening minutes and extended throughout. The depth of the squad was on display as the bench recorded 61 points in the game. The lead reached as high as 44 as MNU scored a season-high in their 91-48 victory.
Ebonee Bell led MNU with 14 points off the bench.
Kiley Herold had 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.
Megan Balcom had 10 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals off the bench. And
CJ Wesemann had 9 points and a game-high 7 assists off the bench.
The Pioneers are 9-0 (2-0 HAAC). The next game is Tuesday at Columbia (4-4) at 7:00.
Stats | The men's game had the same story. Despite not playing unavilable starting point guard
Nick Syrie and key reserve
David Clark, the Pioneers grabbed the lead for good midway through the first half and extended it to as high as 32 in the second half. All 5 starters reached double figures and 12 players scored in the 95-64 victory. The Pioneers shot 59% for the game while holding Graceland to 30%.
Justin Collard started at the point and had a career-high 15 points, career-high 9 assists, and and a career-tying 3 steals.
Luke Thomas had 15 points and 6 rebounds.
Jacob French had 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. And
Conner Langrehr and
Rustin Dowd had 13 points apiece.
The Pioneers are 9-2 (2-0 HAAC). The next game is Saturday at home vs. Central Methodist (8-4, 2-0) at 4:00.
