Pioneers Falter in 2nd Half at Peru

The Basics
Score: MNU 80 - PSC 88
Records: MNU (10-10, 9-7), Peru State (8-13, 7-10)
Location: AWAC - Peru, Neb.

Peru, Neb. - The Pioneers lost their 3rd straight game in an 86-80 defeat at Peru State on Saturday. The Bobcats took a 20-11 lead after 8 minutes, but MNU went on a 13-4 run to tie the game. The Pioneers led by 3 at halftime, and the second half was tight throughout. With the score tied and under 4 minutes on the clock, Peru took advantage of 2 MNU turnovers to build a 7-point lead. The Bobcats converted free throws down the stretch to hold off MNU.

Turning Point
A Peru 3-pointer, 2 free throws, and a bucket around 2 MNU turnovers and a missed shot gave the Bobcats a 7 point lead in the final minutes.

Individual Leaders
Justin Randall shot 8-15 for 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 steals. David Nelson canned 5 three-pointers for 15 points. Justin Jamison added 12 points. And Payne Andrus had 8 assists.

Inside the Box Score
Peru took 15 more shots than MNU (74-59) and turned the ball over 7 fewer times (19-12).

News & Notes
- Justin Randall leads the NAIA with 2.8 blocks per game
- Payne Andrus leads the Heart with 6.1 assists per game

Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Avila (3-18, 3-14) at 7:30.