The Basics
Score: MNU 80 - Central Methodist 79
Record: MNU (15-12, 10-12), CMU (14-13, 9-12)
Location: Puckett Fieldhouse - Fayette, Mo.
FAYETTE, Mo. -
Kellan Turner's late 3-pointer led MNU to an 80-79 victory over Central Methodist on Wednesday. A close first half ended with a long CMU 3 at the buzzer to give the Eagles a 7-point lead, and the advantage grew to 11 early in the 2nd half. A 7-0 run got MNU back in the game, the the Pioneers stayed within 2 possessions for the next 10 minutes. MNU finally took the lead with under 3 minutes left on a pair of
Isaac McCullough free throws. CMU answered with a bucket to lead by 1, and
Kellan Turner buried a 3-pointer with 48 seconds left to put the Pioneers up by 2. After getting a defensive stop, MNU relied on
Jonathan Green's free throw touch to keep the lead. Green went 6-6 down the stretch to put the Pioneers up by 4 with 3 seconds left, and CMU hit a 3 at the buzzer to account for the 1-point final.
Turning Point
Turner's late 3 gave MNU the lead for good.
Individual Leaders
Kellan Turner missed just 1 shot (7-8 fg, 5-6 3fg, 3-3 ft) for a game-high 22 points.
Dakota Quinn had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 blocks.
Jonathan Green hit 6 free throws in the final 30 seconds and had 15 points and 2 blocks.
Isaac McCullough had 11 points off the bench.
Dante Scroggins added 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. And
Cam Chrisman had 5 assists on the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU went 18-19 from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Baker (10-16, 7-14) at a time to be determined.
