The Basics
Score: MNU 66 - Baker 56
Record: MNU (4-3, 2-1), BU (4-5, 2-2)
Location: Collins Center - Baldwin City, Kan.
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - The Pioneers led by 15 at halftime and held off Baker in a 66-56 road win on Tuesday. Baker led by 4 after 12 minutes of play, but the Wildcats didn't score again in the first half as MNU closed on a 19-0 run. The lead reached 19 with 10:40 left in the game, but Baker didn't go quietly. An 15-2 run cut the deficit to 6 with 4 minutes to play, but MNU hit enough free throws in the closing minutes to hold them off.
Turning Point
MNU's 19-0 run to close the first half was too much to overcome.
Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown shot 6-8 for 15 points and 2 steals.
Dante Scroggins had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Trey Brown added 10 points and 3 assists. And
Dakota Quinn had 5 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
MNU won the turnover battle 13-9.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at Peru State (3-2, 2-1) at 7:30.
