The Basics
Score: MNU 86 - Avila 73
Record: MNU (12-8, 5-5), AU (10-8, 4-6)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU shot 56% in an 86-73 victory over Avila on Wednesday. After a back and forth start, MNU took control with a 12-4 run and had a 10-point lead at halftime. The Pioneers came out of the break on fire and pushed the lead to 19. Avila was able to cut the deficit to 9 with 4 minutes left, but MNU allowed them no closer and won by 13.
Turning Point
MNU's 12-4 run in the first half and quick burst to open the 2nd.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green led the offense with 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Hudson Welty shot 6-8 for 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Kellan Turner was 5-5 from the field including 3-3 from deep for 13 points.
Gabriel Jordan added 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Kwe Askew had 9 points and 9 rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. And
Brett Wright had 6 assists in 16 minutes off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
Avila shot 12-25 from the line.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Benedictine (11-10, 5-5) at 4:00.