The Basics
Score: MNU 71 - Benedictine 64
Record: MNU (7-1, 1-0), BC (7-2, 0-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers allowed just 30% shooting in a 71-64 victory over #9 Benedictine in the opening game of the Heart conference schedule on Wednesday. MNU dominated the first quarter and held the lead throughout. The Ravens whittled a 16-point lead down to 5 late in the 3rd quarter, but the Pioneers held them off in the 4th.
Turning Point
Raven star Kristen Murphy picked up 3 fouls in the first quarter and only played 18 minutes.
Individual Leaders
Tristin Wicks led all scorers with 20 points on 10-16 shooting, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Alisha Washington had 12 points and 3 assists.
Ashley Cook had 11 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. Jovana Jovovic had 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. And
Whitney Moia recorded 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in 10 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
The Ravens shot 30% but stayed in the game by hitting 12 more free throws than MNU.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Mount Mercy vs. (1-6, 0-1) at 2:00.
