The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - Graceland 77
Record: MNU (4-1, 0-1), GU (5-0, 1-0)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers led defending national champion Graceland in the final seconds, but a fouled 3-point shooter pushed the Yellowjackets in front in a 77-76 loss on Wednesday. Graceland led for a total of 20 seconds as MNU managed a multi-possession lead for most of the game. Late in the first half, MNU led by 12, but Graceland went on a 10-3 run to get it down to 5. MNU again led by 12 with under 9 minutes to play in the game, but a 15-2 run over the next 6 minutes gave the Yellowjackets their first lead with 2:10 remaining.
Trey Brown scored on MNU's next possession to re-take the lead, and GU hit 1-2 free throws to tie the game with 22 seconds left.
Jonathan Green buried 2 free throws with 5.2 seconds left, but Graceland's desperation 3 was whistled for a foul, and Mo Jackson calmly drilled them all to steal the win for Graceland.
Turning Point
Graceland's 3 free throws with 0.7 seconds left gave them their second lead of the game.
Individual Leaders
Kellan Turner hit 5 threes for 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Jonathan Green had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.
Trey Brown added 13 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals. And
Cameron Brady had 11 points on 5-8 shooting off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU made 4 more 2-point field goals than Graceland, but the 'Jackets made 9 more free throws.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Culver-Stockton (3-2, 0-1) at 4:00.
