The Basics
Score: MNU 72 - Martin Methodist 33
Record: MNU (5-1), MMC (6-3)
Location: Oman Arena - Jackson, Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Pioneers allowed double digits in only 2 quarters in a 39-point victory over Martin Methodist on Friday. The game was tight through the first 15 minutes, but MNU finished the second quarter on a 13-2 run - sparked by 3 threes by
Ashley Cook - to close the half leading by 14. MNU poured in on in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 5 points, and cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU's dominant second quarter turned a 3-point lead into a 14-point lead at halftime.
Individual Leaders
Jovana Jovovic led all scorers with 15 points.
Tristin Wicks had 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Whitney Moia had 16 rebounds and 2 blocks in just 18 minutes. And
Justice Daniel had 4 assists and 2 steals.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers shot 6 fewer times than the RedHawks, but made twice as many.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday in Jackson, Tennessee for the Rotary Classic vs. #11 Bethel (TN) (5-4) at 8:00.