The #8 Pioneers shot 53% from the field in an 88-79 victory at Mt. Mercy on Saturday. The Mustangs took a 4-point lead into halftime, but MNU outscored them 52-39 in the second half to pull away.
Jonas Page shot 9-13 for 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks.
Justin Randall was also 9-13 for 19 points and 3 blocks.
Justin Jamison had 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Payne Andrus had 13 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds. And
Gabriel Jordan added 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
MNU is 2-1 (1-0 Heart). The next game is Saturday at home vs. Peru State (2-2, 1-0) at 4:00.
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