The Basics
Score: MNU 82 - Evangel 72
Records: MNU (9-7, 8-4), Evangel (7-9, 4-8)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - Justin Randall continued his hot shooting and
Payne Andrus just missed a triple double in MNU's 82-72 victory over Evangel on Thursday. Evangel controlled the first half and took an 8-point lead to the locker room. But MNU came out hot in the second half as
Justin Randall hit 3 straight jumpers and
David Nelson buried a corner three to get within 1 and force a timeout. The Pioneers went on a 14-0 run, sparked by
Jonathan Green, to take an 11-point lead midway through the second half and take control of the game.
Turning Point
Trailing by 3 with 15 minutes remaining, MNU's 14-0 run was helped by 3
Jonathan Green fast break and-one layups.
Individual Leaders
Justin Randall shot 12-19 for 24 points, a career high tying 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 blocks.
Jonathan Green was 4-8 from the floor and 8-9 from the line for 16 points off the bench. And
Payne Andrus had 12 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
Evangel fired 15 more shots than MNU (75-60), but made 2 fewer (30-28). MNU committed 19 turnovers compared to Evangel's 8. MNU hit 10 more free throws than Evangel and out-rebounded them 50-32.
News & Notes
- The Pioneers have won 4 in a row after not winning 2 in a row in the first semester.
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Justin Jamison (wrists) has been participating in workouts and is eyeing a return this month.
Up Next
Saturday's game at Clarke has been moved to February 13. The next game is Wednesday at Culver-Stockton (1-15, 0-12) at 7:30.
