The Basics
Score: MNU 79 - Evangel 69
Record: MNU (6-3, 2-3), EU (1-7, 0-4)
Location: Ashcroft Center - Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - MNU went to Evangel and picked up a 10-point win in Springfield on Thursday. The Pioneers scored the first 7 points of the game, but the Crusaders fought back to take a 25-20 lead with under 4 minutes left in the first half. MNU ended the half on a 13-3 run to take a 5-point lead into halftime.
The second half was tight and Evangel led by 1 with 4 minutes left, but a
Trey Brown 3-pointer sparked a 13-1 run to put the game away. And MNU iced it with 6 free throws in the final minute to win by 10.
Turning Point
Trey Brown's 3-pointer with under 4 minutes left gave MNU a lead they would not relinquish.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green shot 7-14 from the field and 10-14 from the line for 24 points and 5 rebounds.
Trey Brown had 16 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Dakota Quinn had 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Dante Scroggins added 10 points. And Kellen Turner had 9 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
Evangel took 13 more shots than MNU but made 1 fewer.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. #2 William Penn (11-0, 5-0) at 4:00.
