The Basics
Score: MNU 83 - CU 81
Records: MNU (13-13, 12-10), Clarke (9-17, 7-15)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa - In a tight game throughout, MNU pulled away in the second half then survived a late flourish to get an 83-81 win at Clark on Monday. With the score tied at 56 with 14 minutes left in the game, MNU went on a 16-6 run to take a 10-point lead. But with 3 minutes left, Clark closed with an 8-1 run to get within 2 points. Two shots in the final possession went begging, and MNU escaped.
Turning Point
MNU built a 10-point lead early in the second half.
Individual Leaders
Justin Randall shot 12-17 for 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals.
Gabriel Jordan was 7-11 for 17 points and 6 rebounds. And
Justin Jamison was 6-10 for 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
The MNU bigs of Randall, Jamison, and Jordan shot a combined 25-38 (66%).
News & Notes
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Justin Randall leads the nation with 2.8 blocks per game.
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Payne Andrus leads the Heart with 6.0 assists per game.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Baker (14-12, 11-11) at 7:30.
