The Pioneers scored the first 7 points and never trailed as they completed a season sweep of Baker with a 75-60 victory on Thursday.
Hudson Welty scored 7 of MNU's first 9 points, and the Pioneers led by 2 or 3 possessions for most of the half. Baker used an 11-4 run to close the gap, and MNU took a 1-point lead to the locker room. The Pioneers took control of the game during a 4-minute stretch early in the second half. MNU went on a 12-2 run to take a 10-point lead, and Baker never got closer than 6 the rest of the way.
Hudson Welty was 7-10 from the field including 3-4 from beyond the arc for 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Jordan Whelan added 13 points and 4 steals off the bench.
Gabriel Jordan had 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Justin Randall had 12 points. And
Nate Launius had 10 points and 6 assists.
MNU is 5-14 (4-6 HAAC). The next game is Saturday at home vs. Culver-Stockton (10-11, 5-5) at 4:00.
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