The Basics
Score: MNU 71 - William Penn 78
Record: MNU (14-11, 7-8), WPU (23-2, 13-2)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers stayed right with #1 William Penn until the final few minutes in a 78-71 loss on Saturday. The top team in the nation averages over 100 points per game, but the Pioneers were able to slow the Statesmen attack and took a 38-32 halftime lead. Penn took their first lead with 12 minutes left in the game, and used a late push to win by 7.
Turning Point
With 4 minutes remaining, William Penn went on a 6-0 run to turn a close game into a comfortable lead.
Individual Leaders
Kellan Turner hit 4 threes for 17 points off the bench.
Kwe Askew shot 8-12 for 16 points off the bench.
Dante Scroggins had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. And
Hudson Welty added 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Penn to their lowest winning point total of the season.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Avila (12-11, 6-9) at 7:30.
