The Basics
Score: MNU 81 - Clarke 64
Record: MNU (13-12, 8-12), CU (11-15, 9-11)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - Five Pioneers reached double figures in an 81-64 victory over Clarke on Saturday. MNU started quickly and built an 8-point lead after 10 minutes. The lead reached 16 with 3 minutes left in the half before Clarke closed to 11 at the break. The Pride started the 2nd half hot and closed to within 2 points after 7 minutes. With 10 minutes left, the Pioneers went on an 11-0 run to open up a 13-point lead, and Clarke couldn't recover.
Turning Point
MNU's 11-0 run around the 10-minute mark in the 2nd half turned a 2-point game into a comfortable lead.
Individual Leaders
Kellan Turner shot 4-5 from beyond the arc for 18 points.
Dakota Quinn shot 8-13 for 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 blocks.
Trey Brown had 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Dante Scroggins added 13 points and 6 rebounds.
Jonathan Green had 12 points. And
Cam Chrisman had a game-high 6 assists in just under 8 minutes off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 56% and held Clarke to 35%.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. #14 Peru State (18-7, 13-6) at 7:30.
