The Basics
Score: MNU 68 - Missouri Valley 61
Record: MNU (10-1, 3-0), MVC (7-2, 2-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU let a 4th quarter lead slip but dominated overtime in a 68-61 victory over Missouri Valley on Saturday. The Pioneers controlled the game and led by 12 early in the 4th, but the Vikings chipped away with a 21-9 run over the final 9 minutes, including a game-tying 3 with 14 seconds left, to send the game into overtime. Jovana Jovovic hit a bucket in the paint, and
Ashley Cook nailed back-to-back threes to give MNU an 8-point lead with 3 minutes left. The lead was 10 before Valley scored, and MNU won by 7.
Turning Point
MNU started the overtime period with a 10-0 run.
Individual Leaders
Tristin Wicks had 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Ashley Cook hit 6 threes for 18 points off the bench. Jovana Jovovic had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. And
Alisha Washington had 8 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
Both teams shot 55% from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is Friday at Haskell Indian Nations University (4-11) at 5:30.
