The Pioneers jumped out to a 13-0 lead and never trailed in the HAAC schedule opener vs. Baker on Thursday. The double-digit lead was maintained throughout most of the first half, and MNU went to the locker room leading 37-26. In the second half, MNU led by 14 before a 6-minute scoreless stretch allowed the Wildcats to get the lead down to 3. But the final 10 minutes were all MNU.
David Nelson recorded 11 straight points in 4 possessions to contribute to a 27-11 stretch to close the game, and MNU won 79-61.
Nate Launius shot 10-20 for 26 points and 4 assists.
Justin Randall had 14 points and 2 blocks.
Cale Brubaker had 12 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. And
David Nelson had 11 points.
MNU is 2-6 (1-0 HAAC). The next game is Saturday at Culver-Stockton (5-3, 0-1) at 4:00.
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