The Basics
Score: MNU 64 - Bethel 58
Record: MNU (6-1), BU (5-5)
Location: Oman Arena - Jackson, Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Pioneers allowed just 30% shooting in a 64-58 victory over #11 Bethel in the final game of the Rotary Classic in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday. The post trio of Tristin Wick, Jovana Jovavic, and
Whitney Moia dominated play. MNU led by 16 heading to the 14th quarter, but Bethel went on a 18-4 run to get to within 4 in the before MNU held them off in the final minutes.
Turning Point
MNU led by just 4 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter before a 12-0 run - highlighted by 2 threes from
Ashley Cook and a buzzer-beater from Tristin Wicks - blew it open.
Individual Leaders
Jovana Jovovic had 16 points and 9 rebounds.
Tristin Wicks had 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Whitney Moia had 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks in just 15 minutes. And
Lyndsee Johnson had 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneer bench outscored Bethel 20-9.
Up Next
The next game starts conference play on Wednesday at home vs. #9 Benedictine (7-1) at 5:30.
