The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - Hope International 55
Record: MNU (5-0), HIU (2-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers pulled away in the final 10 minutes in a 76-55 victory over #10 Hope International on Saturday. In a game defined by stout defense, MNU led 7-2 after 6 and a half minutes. The Royals had a 4-point lead at halftime, but the Pioneers turned the game around in the second half. Trailing by 6, MNU outscored the Royals 22-9 over the next 9 minutes to take a 7-point lead. With 5 minutes to play, MNU went on an 18-0 run to seal the game.

Turning Point
Gabriel Jordan's 3-pointer with 15 minutes remaining gave MNU the lead for good.

Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green led all scorers with 21 points on 7-13 shooting. Mitchell McMullen was 6-8 for 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists off the bench. Gabriel Jordan added 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. And Hudson Welty had 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Inside the Box Score
Hope collected 17 offensive rebounds but only recorded 13 second chance points.

Up Next
The next game is Friday vs. Bacone (1-2) at 6:00 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in a weekend classic hosted by John Brown University.