The Basics
Score: MNU 74 - Clarke 68
Record: MNU (10-5, 5-5), CU (6-9, 4-5)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa - MNU never trailed in a solid road win at Clarke on Saturday. A 10-point first half lead was trimmed to 3 near halftime, but the Pioneers started the second half hot and pushed the advantage back to 15. Clarke used a 16-3 run to get back within 3, but MNU finished strong to push the lead back to double digits in the final minutes.
Turning Point
With 5 minutes left, Clarke trailed by just 3 when MNU went on a 9-0 run to seal it.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green 28 points on 12-18 shooting with 7 rebounds.
Dakota Quinn had 15 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. And Kellen Turner had 10 points and 9 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
MNU out-rebounded Clarke 42-28.
Up Next
The next game is Thursday at home vs. Central Methodist (10-5, 5-4) at 7:30.