The Basics
Score: MNU 66 - Baker 53
Record: MNU (25-5), BU (22-10)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU dominated the paint in a 66-48 victory over Baker in the quarterfinals of the Heart Conference Tournament on Thursday. In a first quarter marked by turnovers and missed shots, MNU took an 11-4 lead. Baker clawed back to within 2 in the 2nd quarter, but the Pioneers ended the half on a 16-3 run to take a big lead to the locker room. Early in the 4th quarter,
Jovana Jovovic nailed back-to-back 3s to put the Pioneers up by 28, and MNU cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU went on a 16-3 run to end the second quarter to turn a 2-point game into a 15-point advantage.
Individual Leaders
Tristin Wicks had 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Jovana Jovovic had 17 points and 8 rebounds. And
Alisha Washington had 15 points and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Baker to 32% shooting.
Up Next
The next game is the conference tournament semifinals at 2-seed William Penn (22-7) on Saturday at 7:00.
