The Basics
Score: MNU 70 - Evangel 46
Record: MNU (8-1, 5-0), EU (6-3, 1-3)
Location: Ashcroft Center - Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Pioneer defense forced 60 missed shots in MNU's 70-46 victory at Evangel on Thursday. MNU won the first quarter 19-10 and increased the lead throughout the game.
Jayden Oliver's 3-pointer to close the half put MNU up by 20, and the lead got as high as 29 before the Pioneers cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU used a 14-3 run in the first quarter to take control.
Individual Leaders
Kechelle Figueroa had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Jovana Jovovic had 11 points and 5 boards.
Whitney Moia grabbed 12 rebounds in 17 minutes.
Anna Roulston recorded 6 blocks off the bench. And
Jalynn Ervin had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
Evangel missed 60 shots (18-78).
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. William Penn (8-0, 5-0) at 2:00.
