The Basics
Score: MNU 74 - Baker 68
Record: MNU (12-12, 7-12), BU (10-15, 7-13)
Location: Baldwin City, Kan.
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - After a lopsided 1st half, MNU flipped the script in the 2nd and came away with a 74-68 victory at Baker on Wednesday. Baker built an 18-point halftime lead by shooting 60% compared to MNU's 30%, but the Pioneers got hot to start the 2nd half and opened with a 17-3 run to get within 4. Baker responded with a 7-0 run to lead by 11, but MNU went on an 18-6 run over the next 8 minutes, capped by the only bench points of the game - an
Isaac McCullough 3 - to take a lead they would not relinquish. In the final minutes, MNU hit their free throws to keep the lead and come away with a victory.
Turning Point
MNU started the 2nd half with a 17-3 run to get back into the game.
Individual Leaders
Dakota Quinn shot 9-16 for 24 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Jonathan Green had 17 points.
Kellan Turner had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. And
Trey Brown had 12 points and 3 steals.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 16-19 from the line. MNU shot 67% in the 2nd half. MNU's starters accounted for all but 3 points.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Clarke (11-14, 9-10) at 4:00.
