The Basics
Score: MNU 65 - Concordia 60
Record: MNU (9-4), CUNE (7-5)
Location: Shark Pit - Honolulu, Hawai'i
HONOLULU, Hawai'i - MNU used a big second half comeback to beat Concordia (Neb.) 65-60 in Hawai'i on Saturday. The first half was a struggle for the Pioneers, and they went to the locker room trailing by 14. MNU chipped away in the second half but still trailed by 10 with just under 9 minutes remaining. A 14-2 run, capped by a
Dakota Quinn 3-pointer, gave MNU a 2-point lead with 5 minutes left. Another bucket from Quinn and 4 straight points from
Jake Alexander put the Pioneers up by multiple possessions, and free throws in the final minute sealed the win.
Turning Point
MNU went on a 14-2 run over 5 minutes late in the second half to turn the game around.
Individual Leaders
Jake Alexander shot 6-7 for 15 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 4 steals.
Dakota Quinn had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks.
Dante Scroggins added 10 points. And
Trey Brown recorded a game-high 6 assists.
Inside the Box Score
Concordia went 0-8 from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday, January 4 at home vs. Clarke (8-5, 5-3) at 4:00.
