The Basics
Score: MNU 67 - Baker 59
Record: MNU (16-12, 11-12), BU (10-18, 7-16)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU went 19-19 from the line, including 8-8 in the final 2 minutes, to beat Baker 67-59 on Wednesday. The Pioneers started the game with a 9-0 run, but the Wildcats responded with 30-15 stretch over the next 10 minutes to spark a 4-point halftime lead. The second half was tight throughout as neither team could get more than 3 points ahead. With 5 minutes left, a
Dakota Quinn 3-point play tied the game for the 8th time, and another Quinn bucket with 2:26 left tied it again. After 2 stops and 4 MNU free throws, the Pioneers finally had a cushion. Two more stops and 4 more free throws iced it, and MNU won their 5th straight.
Turning Point
MNU's 10-0 run in the final 2 minutes was the difference.
Individual Leaders
Dakota Quinn had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks.
Dante Scroggins shot 4-5 for 13 points and 9 rebounds.
Kellan Turner added 13 points and 4 assists.
Isaac McCullough had 12 points off the bench. And
Jonathan Green had 10 points.
Inside the Box Score
MNU went 19-19 from the free throw line.
News & Notes
The Pioneers haven't lost at home to Baker in the Dakstats era (at least 03-04).
Up Next
The next game is Senior Day on Saturday at home vs. #1 Benedictine (27-2, 23-0) at 4:00.
