The Basics
Score: MNU 65 - MMU 67
Records: MNU (17-14), Mount Mercy (20-10)
Location: Hennessey Rec Center - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The season came to an end with a 2-point loss at Mount Mercy in the quarterfinals of the Heart Tournament on Thursday. The Mustangs built a 9-point lead late in the 1st half, but the Pioneers finished the period on a 13-7 run to get within 3. MNU took a 3-point lead early in the second half, but Mt. Mercy turned it around to take a 7-point lead with 4 minutes left. Back-to-back thress from
David Nelson and
Camden Chrisman cut the deficit to 1, but the Mustangs scored the next 3 points to lead by 4 with 30 seconds left.
Gabriel Jordan hit a 3 with 16 seconds left, and Mercy split a pair of free throws after a foul. MNU had 2 shots in the final possession, a 3-points and a 2, but both missed and the Mustangs escaped to advance to the semis.
Turning Point
An 8-0 run midway through the second half gave Mt. Mercy a 7-point lead they would not relinquish.
Individual Leaders
David Nelson hit 5 threes and 5 free throws for 20 points.
Gabriel Jordan had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Justin Randall added 11 points and 10 rebounds. And
Camden Chrisman had 11 points off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
Both teams shot under 37%.
News & Notes
In the last 4 years, MNU went went 82-51 with 1 Heart Title, 1 Heart Tourney title, 2 trips to Nationals, and 2 Fab Fours.
