Pioneers Drop National Title Rematch

The Basics
Score: MNU 60 - BU 72
Records: MNU (16-10, 15-8), Baker (23-4, 21-2)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - In the second meeting between last year's national finalists, Baker completed the season sweep over MNU with a 72-60 victory. The Wildcats started the game on a 15-4 run and maintained a multi-possession lead into the 4th quarter. Trailing by 13 with 7:35 to play, MNU went on a 9-2 run to get the deficit down to 6, but Baker scored the next 5 points to push the lead back to double digits and close the contest.

Turning Point
Baker started each half with a 5-0 run and won by 12.

Individual Leaders
Tristin Wicks shot 9-16 for a career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Tanchelle Hollingsworth had 10 points and 3 steals. And Ellie Dietz had 5 assists.

Inside the Box Score
MNU recorded more field goals than Baker (22-21), but the Wildcats hit 5 more threes and 9 more free throws.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. #24 Central Methodist (19-8, 15-8) at 2:00. CMU has beaten MNU 3 times in a row.