The Basics
Score: MNU 70 - Grand View 71
Record: MNU (11-8, 4-5), GVU (11-8, 4-5)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU came up just short in a 1-point loss to Grand View on Saturday. With the score tied at 14 after 5 minutes of play, the Vikings went on a 12-0 run to take control of the game. MNU closed to within 5 by halftime, but Grand View kept a multi-possession lead deep into the second half. With 6 minutes left, MNU went on an 8-2 run to tie the score at the 4:20 mark. Grand View was able to score twice in a row to take a 4-point lead, and MNU's last-second desperation attempts went begging at the buzzer.
Turning Point
Grand View was able to get a key stop and convert 2 free throws in the final minutes.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green led the offense with 15 points.
Gabriel Jordan had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Brett Wright had 12 points off the bench.
Dante Scroggins had 11 points and 11 rebounds. And
Kwe Askew had 9 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
Both teams hit 25 field goals and 7 threes, but Grand View managed 1 more free throw.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Avila (10-7, 4-5) at 7:30.
