A final-minute surge was the difference in a tough road win at Grand View on Monday. The Pioneers jumped out to a 15-2 lead, but the Vikings fought back in the second quarter to take a 41-32 lead into halftime. MNU cut the deficit to 4 heading to the fourth, but Grand View still led by 4 with 3 minutes remaining. With 90 seconds left,
Bailey Rinehart hit a 3-pointer to get MNU within 1, but back-to-back empty possessions left the Pioneers still trailing with 10 seconds left. Tanchelle Hollingsworth stole the inbounds pass and fed
Ashley Gibson on a breakaway layup, and the Pioneer defense thwarted Grand View's final shots to secure the win.
Jayden Oliver led all scorers with 17 points and 5 assists.
Ashley Gibson added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Tristin Wicks had 14 points and 6 boards. And
Tanchelle Hollingsworth had 8 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals.
MNU is 5-1 (4-0 Heart). The next game is Thursday at home vs. Benedictine (6-2, 5-0) at 5:30.
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