The Basics
Score: Evangel 61 - MNU 53
Records: Evangel (6-9, 5-7), MNU (10-5, 9-3)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers fell behind early and never led in a 61-53 loss to Evangel on Thursday. The Crusaders built their lead in each of the first three quarters, reaching a 14-point advantage with 8 minutes left in the game. MNU used an 8-0 run over the next 4 minutes to get within 6, but Evangel stopped the run with a three-pointer. The lead shrank to 4 with 90 seconds left, but the Crusaders hit enough free throws down the stretch to hold off MNU.
Turning Point
In the second quarter, MNU went more than 5 minutes between baskets as Evangel built a 10-point lead.
Individual Leaders
Tristin Wicks went 5-9 from the floor and 6-7 from the line for a team-high 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Whitney Moia added 5 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 4 steals off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers recorded just 16 field goals while shooting 28% from the floor, tying their season low with 53 points.
News & Notes
The Pioneers have lost 3 in a row for the first time in the
Jon Lewis era.
Up Next
Saturday's game at Clarke has been moved to February 13. The next game is Wednesday at Culver-Stockton (7-9, 5-7) at 5:30.
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