Justin Randall led all scorers with 24 points in MNU's 96-84 victory over Graceland on Saturday. It was MNU's 11th straight victory. The Pioneers got off to a hot start and led by 9 after 8 minutes of play, but Graceland clawed back to tie the game at 34 with 3 minutes left in the half. Cale Brubaker then converted a 4-point play to spark a 9-0 run and give MNU a lead they would not relinquish.MNU nursed a 6 to 9 point lead for most of the second half until a 6-0 run put them up by double digits.
Nick Syrie hit 7 free throws down the stretch, and the Pioneers won by 12.
Randall shot 9-15 for 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Nick Syrie had 21 points, 13 assists, and 6 rebounds.
Jonas Page added 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. And
Justin Jamison joined them in double digits with 12 points.
MNU is 20-6 (14-4 Heart). The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Central Methodist (14-12, 8-10) at 7:30.
