The Basics
Score: MNU 83 - Providence 67
Record: MNU (27-6), UP (22-9)
Location: Rimrock Auto Arena - Billings, Mont.
BILLINGS, Mont. -
NAIA Recap | The Pioneers advanced to the Round of 8 with an 83-67 victory over the University of Providence in Billings on Friday. This marks MNU's 2nd Round of 8 appearance in the last 3 years. The Pioneers trailed by 2 after 1 quarter and trailed by 7 with 4 minutes left in the half, but a huge turnaround over the next 11 minutes decided the game. Similar to Thursday's game,
Jovana Jovovic and
Alisha Washington led the charge as MNU outscored Providence 33-8 to build a double digit lead that MNU would not relinquish. The lead got as high as 23 before MNU cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU's 33-8 run turned a 7-point deficit into an 18-point lead.
Individual Leaders
Alisha Washington shot 9-18 from the field and 13-16 from the line for 32 points, 5 assists, 2 blocks, and 4 steals.
Jovana Jovovic shot 10-17 (including 5-7 from deep) for 27 points and 5 rebounds.
Whitney Moia added 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 21 minutes off the bench. And
Lyndsee Johnson had 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Providence to 37% shooting.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday vs. #4 Westmont (24-6) at 7:00.
