The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - Graceland 77 (OT)
Record: MNU (15-14, 8-11), GU (20-10, 14-5)
Location: Lamoni, Iowa
LAMONI, Iowa - Camden Chrisman caught fire and almost led MNU past #24 Graceland in Lamoni on Saturday. But the Yellowjackets held off the Pioneers in a 1-point overtime win. Graceland built an 8-point lead in the first half, but MNU fought back to trail by just 2 at the break. The Yellowjackets led by 11 with 11 minutes left, but MNU went on a 19-6 run to take a 2-point lead. The rest of regulation was tight and the teams went into overtime. Graceland started the overtime with a 3 and MNU never could come all the way back.
Turning Point
Graceland's 3-pointer to open overtime.
Individual Leaders
Camden Chrisman shot 9-11 from the field, including 7-8 from beyond the arc, for a career-high 25 points in 27 minutes off the bench.
Kwe Askew shot 7-9 for 15 points and 2 steals off the bench.
Gabriel Jordan added 14 points and 5 rebounds. And
Dante Scroggins had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 52% and held Graceland to 43%, but Graceland made 11 more free throws.
Up Next
The next game is the conference tournament opener at home on Monday vs. Clarke (14-16, 7-12) at 7:00.
