The Basics
Score: MNU 81 - Central Methodist 82
Record: MNU (14-2, 6-1), CMU (12-6, 6-1)
Location: Puckett Field House - Fayette, Mo.
FAYETTE, Mo. - CMU snapped MNU's 11-game win streak with a buzzer beater on Saturday. MNU came out strong vs. the Eagles as
Alisha Washington hit 3 threes in the first quarter to build a 10-point lead. The lead reached 16 points in the second quarter before CMU started to chip away. MNU led 39-29 at halftime and 56-51 heading to the 4th. With 6 minutes left, MNU led by 9 but the Eagles kept fighting. CMU tied the game with 35 seconds left and Washington answered with a bucket with 17 ticks left. CMU's DaJonee Hale converted a 3-point play with 7 seconds left to take a 1-point lead, but the Eagles fouled Washington on the inbounds play and she hit both free throws to take the lead back. Hale then went the length of the floor in 7 seconds and hit a leaning elbow jumper to end the game.
Turning Point
CMU scored 5 points in the final 7 seconds to snatch the win.
Individual Leaders
Brooklyn Wagler shot 6-7 for 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals off the bench.
Alisha Washington had 17 points.
Whitney Moia had 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks off the bench. And
Tristin Wicks had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
CMU went 27-28 from the line.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at #13 Baker (14-4, 5-2) at 5:30.
