The Basics
Score: MNU 79 - Kansas Christian 66
Record: MNU (1-0), KCC (1-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU started the 2019-20 season with a 79-66 win over a tough Kansas Christian squad to open the Jeff Uphaus Memorial Classic on Thursday. The Pioneers opened strongly with a 17-7 run to take an early 10-point lead, but the Eagles chipped away and trailed by just 4 at halftime. Kansas Christian opened the second half hot and had a 3-point lead after 7 minutes. The game remained tight until MNU finally opened up a lead in the final 6 minutes.
Dakota Quinn's thunderous dunk sparked an 13-4 run over 3 minutes to give the Pioneers an 11-point lead. MNU hit their free throws down the stretch to hold off the Eagles, and the Pioneers won by 13.
Turning Point
Dakota Quinn's fast break dunk led to an 13-4 run to put the game out of reach.
Individual Leaders
Dakota Quinn had a career-high 28 points, career-high 16 rebounds, career-high 5 assists, and 4 blocks.
Patrick Cairns had 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Anthony Brown added 11 points.
Dante Scroggins had 8 points and 11 rebounds. And
Trey Brown had 7 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU collected 20 more rebounds than KCC.
News & Notes
The Pioneers have won 5 straight season openers.
Up Next
The next game is Friday at home vs. #24 Park (1-0) at 7:30.
