The Basics
Score: MNU 99 - William Penn 94
Record: MNU (3-2, 1-0), Park (6-1, 0-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU came up with a signature win in a 99-94 victory over #4-ranked William Penn on Wednesday. The Pioneers took an early 7-point lead, but the Statesmen used the next 10 minutes to chip away and build a 7-point lead of their own. MNU responded with a 14-2 run and took a 4-point lead into halftime.
The second half was tight, but the Statesmen led by 5 with 4 minutes to go. A
Patrick Cairns free throw and a
Dante Scroggins 3 cut the deficit to 1, and Cairns finished a fast break with a layup to give MNU the lead. Penn scored on their next possession, but a
Trey Brown desperation 3 at the end of the shot clock put MNU up by 2 with 2 minutes to play. After a stop,
Jake Alexander pushed the lead to 4 with a floater in the lane, and
Dakota Quinn blocked the ensuing Penn shot to send the crowd into a frenzy. Free throws extended the lead in the final minute, and MNU won by 5.
Turning Point
MNU outscored Penn 17-7 in the final 4 minutes.
Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown shot 9-13 with 5 threes for 24 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Patrick Cairns had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Trey Brown had 17 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Dante Scroggins added 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Jake Alexander had 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. And
Dakota Quinn had 6 blocks in 21 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
MNU hit 15 more free throws than WPU.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Culver-Stockton (1-5, 0-2) at 4:00.
