The Pioneers lost 66-64 in the final seconds vs. undefeated Southeastern on Saturday. The teams were tied after the first quarter, but Southeastern used a strong second quarter to take a 9-point lead to the locker room. MNU got within 2 with a 25-18 third quarter, then took a 5-point lead early in the fourth. Southeastern fought back and used an 8-1 run to take a 2-point lead, and the game came down to the wire.
Tanchelle Hollingsworth tied the game with 17 seconds left, but Southeastern's putback with 1 second left won the game for the Fire.
Jovana Jovovic led MNU with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Tristin Wicks added 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Tanchelle Hollingsworth had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. And
Jayden Oliver hit 4 threes for 12 points.
MNU is 9-2, (8-0 Heart). The next game is January 4 at home vs. William Penn (8-4, 6-2) at 5:30.
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