Another final-possession victory for MNU has the Pioneers on a 2-game win streak after an 84-83 win at Central Methodist on Saturday. MNU opened the game on a 7-0 run but the Eagles fought back to trail by just 2 at halftime. CMU took an 8-point lead with 12 minutes to go, but MNU went on a 7-0 run to get back in the game. The final 8 minutes were tight, and CMU had a 2-point lead with 16 seconds left.
David Nelson was fouled on a 3-pointer, and the senior nailed all 3 shots to give MNU the lead.
Jonathan Green blocked the final shot attempt from the Eagles to seal the victory.
Jonathan Green was 7-11 from the floor and 9-9 from the line for 23 points and 6 rebounds off the bench.
Justin Randall added 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Gabriel Jordan had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
David Nelson had 11 points off the bench. And
Payne Andrus and
Hudson Welty had 10 points and 5 boards apiece.
MNU is 7-7 (6-4 Heart). The next game is Monday at Baker (8-6, 5-5) at 7:30.
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