The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - Culver-Stockton 87
Record: MNU (16-14), C-SC (16-15)
Location: Canton, Mo.
CANTON, Mo. - The Pioneers' season ended with an 11-point loss at Culver-Stockton in the opening round of the conference tournament on Tuesday. The Wildcats started the game with an 8-0 run and led by 9 with 9 minutes left in the first half. Culver extended to a 20-point lead with an 11-0 run, and MNU struggled to stay within shouting distance. In the 2nd half, the Pioneers chipped away and got within 8 points in the final 10 minutes, but the Wildcats kept MNU at arm's length and hit enough free throws to win by 11.
Turning Point
Culver's 8-0 run to start the game.
Individual Leaders
Jonathan Green shot 10-18 for a game-high 29 points.
Dante Scroggins had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Dakota Quinn had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocks. And
Trey Brown had 10 points and 4 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU never had the lead in either of their last 2 games.
News & Notes
Dakota Quinn ranks #1 in the nation in blocks per game (5.3). He has more total blocks (158) than all but 1 team in the NAIA.
Up Next
The next game is the opener of the 2019-20 season.
