The Basics
Score: MNU 64 - Clarke 66
Record: MNU (12-2, 9-1), CU (9-5, 4-5)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Pioneers dropped their first conference game at the buzzer at Clarke on Saturday. MNU trailed by 2 after the first quarter but took a 4-point lead into halftime. Clarke fought back in the third quarter and had a 5-point lead early in the fourth before the Pioneers used a 9-0 run to lead by 4. With 2 minutes left MNU took a 3-point lead, but they would not score again. Clarke trailed by 2 and missed 2 free throws, but the Pride grabbed the rebound and went to the line again. Two more missed free throws led to another offensive rebound, and a bucket in the paint tied the game with 25 seconds left. MNU's final possession ended with a missed shot with 5 seconds left, and the Pride streaked down the court and hit a contested layup at the buzzer to win it.
Turning Point
Clarke's breakaway layup at the buzzer was the difference.
Individual Leaders
Kechelle Figueroa had 23 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals.
Jayden Oliver had 18 points and 2 steals.
Jovana Jovovic added 9 points and 7 rebounds. And
Whitney Moia had 7 points, 9 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 3 steals in 20 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot just 29%.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Baker at 5:30.
