The Basics
Score: MNU 82 - Mt. Mercy 89
Record: MNU (10-10, 5-10), MMU (11-10, 6-9)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - MNU lost an 89-82 road game vs. Mt. Mercy on Saturday. The Pioneers started fast and built a 40-24 lead with 4 minutes left in the first half, but the Mustangs closed to get within 11 at the break. MNU led by 12 early in the second half until Mt. Mercy starting raining threes. A 23-10 run put the Mustangs up by 1, but MNU fought back to take a 5-point lead with 6 minutes left. A 12-4 Mustang run, capped by a 3-pointer with under a minute left, saw MNU trailing by 5. Mt. Mercy hit their free throws down the stretch to hold off the Pioneers.
Turning Point
The Mustangs' 23-10 run in the second half turned the game around.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green had 21 points.
Kellan Turner had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. And
Dakota Quinn had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
Mt. Mercy hit 19 threes compared to MNU's 6.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Evangel (4-15, 3-11) at 7:30.
