The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - CU 72
Records: MNU (17-12, 16-10), Clarke (20-10, 16-10)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers blew a 9-point 4th quarter lead, but won the final minute to beat Clarke 76-72 on Senior Day. MNU led by 3 after the 1st quarter and held a 2-point lead at halftime. The Pioneers extended to a 7-point lead after the 3rd, but Clarke went on a run in the 4th. After a bucket by Tristin Wicks put MNU up by 9 with 9 minutes left, Clarke went on a 13-2 run to take the lead with 3:20 remaining. The Crusaders had a 72-69 lead with 2 minutes left but didn't score again.
Whitney Moia stole the inbounds pass and drove for a fast break layup, and after a stop,
Tristin Wicks hit a bucket while getting fouled to give MNU a 2-point lead. Wicks blocked a shot down low on the next possession, and Ellie Deitz iced it with 2 free throws.
Turning Point
Tristin Wicks hit a tough falling layup while getting fouled to put MNU ahead late.
Individual Leaders
Ellie Dietz had 15 points and 3 assists.
Tristin Wicks shot 6-11 for 15 points and 2 steals off the bench.
Lyndsee Johnson had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.
Ashley Cook hit 4 threes for 12 points off the bench. And
Whitney Moia added 9 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
MNU had more turnovers than field goals (27-26), but so did Clarke (22-21).
Up Next
The next game is the quarterfinals of the Heart Postseason Tournament at home vs. 5-seed William Penn on Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00.
