The Basics
Score: MNU 87 - Missouri Valley 42
Record: MNU (17-3, 14-2), MVC (8-12, 7-8)
Location: Marshall, Mo.
MARSHALL, Mo. - MNU bounced back from their first home loss with a dominant 87-42 victory at Missouri Valley on Thursday. After a tight 1st quarter, the Pioneers opened up a 17-point halftime lead and continued in the 2nd half. In the 3rd quarter,
Jovana Jovovic hit 4-straight 3-pointers in a 2-minute span to put MNU up by 39, and the Pioneers cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU's 25-10 second quarter turned a close game into a blowout.
Individual Leaders
Jovana Jovovic hit 6 threes for 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Jayden Oliver hit 6 threes for 18 points.
Kechelle Figueroa had 16 points and 7 assists.
Anna Roulston added 12 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. And
Whitney Moia had 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 12 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
Until the final 3 minutes, Jovovic and Oliver had as many made 3s (12) as the Vikings had made field goals (12).
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Mount Mercy (5-16, 1-14) at 2:00.
