The Basics
Score: MNU 69 - William Penn 81
Record: MNU (25-6), WPU (23-7)
Location: Penn Gymnasium - Oskaloosa, Iowa
OSKALOOSA, Iowa - William Penn won each of the first 3 quarters to build a double-digit 4th quarter lead in an 81-69 victory over MNU on Saturday. After struggling to get any traction offensively, the Pioneers finally trimmed a 13-point first-half deficit down to 1 with 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. But William Penn went on a 12-2 run to push the lead back to double digits. MNU used a 9-0 run in the 4th to get close, but Penn again fought them off to win by 12.
Turning Point
William Penn's 12-2 run in the 3rd quarter turned a close game into a comfortable lead.
Individual Leaders
Jovana Jovovic shot 8-14 for 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Alisha Washington had 14 points and 3 assists.
Ashley Cook added 10 points and 2 steals off the bench. And
Lyndsee Johnson had 8 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
William Penn shot 53% from the floor.
Up Next
The await their placement as a very likely at-large bid at Nationals. The selection show is Wednesday at 5:00.
