The Basics
Score: MNU 66 - Avila 61
Record: MNU (16-3, 8-2), AU (6-8, 5-5)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers fought off a tough Avila squad in a 66-61 victory on Wednesday. MNU built a 10-point lead in the second half, but the Eagles clawed their way back to a tie game with 4 minutes remaining.
Ashley Cook's bucket gave MNU a 2-point lead, but free throws tied it again with 1 minute left.
Lyndsee Johnson's jumper gave MNU another lead, and back to back stops sealed it for the Pioneers.
Turning Point
Johnson's bucket sparked a 5-0 run to end the game.
Individual Leaders
Whitney Moia shot 6-10 for 13 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.
Ashley Cook added 11 points off the bench. And
Jovana Jovovic had 10 points in 14 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
Avila turned it over 15 more times than MNU.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at #7 Benedictine (17-3, 8-2) at 2:00.
