Box Score Box and Play by Play The Pioneers jumped out to an 11-4 lead and never lost control in their 73-58 victory over Missouri Valley in the first round of the conference tournament on Wednesday. The furious pace of the Pioneers earned them a 10-point lead at halftime, and MNU led by as many as 18 as they cruised to the finish.
HAAC Player of the Year
Rustin Dowd tallied 17 points, a game-high 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Conner Langrehr added 12 points.
Luke Thomas had 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Jacob French had 10 points and 7 rebounds. And
Nick Syrie had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals.
The Pioneers are 23-8. The next game is Friday at home vs. Graceland (20-10) in the HAAC Tourney semifinals at 7:00 PM.
