Box Score
After 24 straight HAAC victories, the #4 Pioneers now sit with a 2-game conference losing streak after a 1-point loss at previously winless Culver-Stockton on Monday. MNU started well, taking a 6-point lead after 6 minutes of play, but the Wilcats controlled the next 10 minutes, outscoring the Pioneers 27-7 to take a 14-point lead. MNU rallied to start the second half, as a 9-point deficit was erased at the 9-minute. The Pioneers led by 4 with 7 minutes to go, but a 7-0 Culver run gave the Wilcats the lead again. The teams traded the lead 5 times in the final minutes, and
Kelsey Balcom was at the free throw line down by 1 with 17 seconds left. She buried both shots, but Culver drew a foul with 3 seconds left and made both free throws to re-take the lead.
Kyleesha Weston's desperation running deep 3-point attempt went begging, and Culver completed the upset and snapped a 23-game losing streak to MNU.
Kelsey Balcom was 10-19 from the floor for a career-high 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Daria Sprew had 12 points and 6 rebounds. And
Navia Palu recorded 7 assists.
MNU is 17-3 (9-2 HAAC). The next game is Saturday at home vs. Missouri Valley (13-9, 5-5) at 2:00.
