The Basics
Score: MNU 70 - Benedictine 63
Record: MNU (5-0, 3-0), BC (4-3, 1-2)
Location: Ralph Nolan Gymnasium - Atchison, Kan.
ATCHISON, Kan. - MNU picked up a tough 70-63 road win at Benedictine on Tuesday. The Ravens used an 11-1 run at the end of the 2nd quarter to take a 3-point lead to the locker room, but the Pioneers turned it around in the 3rd. MNU started the period with a 15-3 run to take a 7-point lead, and went to the final quarter leading by 4. The Ravens started the 4th on a 13-2 run to take a 5-point lead with under 5 minutes left, but the Pioneers controlled the rest of the game. MNU finished with a 17-3 run capped by 5 points from
Kechelle Figueroa to ice it.
Turning Point
MNU's 17-3 run to close the game was the difference.
Individual Leaders
Kechelle Figueroa had 14 points and 5 assists in 19 minutes.
Jovana Jovovic had 13 points in 20 minutes.
Whitney Moia had 11 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 2 steals. And
Anna Roulston had 9 points off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Benedictine to 32% shooting.
Up Next
The next game is Friday in Jackson, Tenn. vs. #2 Shawnee State (7-0) at 2:00.
