The Basics
Score: MNU 50 - William Penn 55
Record: MNU (20-4, 12-3), WPU (19-5, 13-2)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers dropped their first home game of the season and dropped out of the top spot in the conference standings with a 55-50 loss to William Penn on Saturday. In a defensive struggle, neither team could find offense in the second half. MNU went into halftime with a 32-29 lead, but only scored 18 in the second half to come away with a season-low 50 points. The score was tied with 6 minutes left when William Penn recorded back-to-back 3-pointers to take a 6-point lead. The deficit proved too much to overcome, and MNU lost by 5.
Turning Point
Back-to-back 3s by William Penn provided a 6-point cushion late.
Individual Leaders
Alisha Washington had 15 points as the only double-digit scorer for MNU.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held WPU to 28% shooting and made 4 more field goals, but the Statesmen attempted 20 more free throws and made 12 more to make up the difference.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Avila (9-11, 8-7) at 5:30.
