The Basics
Score: MNU 103 - Mount Mercy 74
Record: MNU (11-5, 7-3), MMU (8-8, 3-7)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. -
Patrick Cairns scored a career-high and
Dakota Quinn had a triple double in MNU's 103-74 victory over Mount Mercy on Monday. MNU built an early 9-point lead and pushed it to 13 with just over 5 minutes left in the first half. The Mustangs went on a 10-2 run to get the lead down to 5, but the Pioneers finished the half with an 8-0 run to push the lead back to 13. The Pioneers maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half, and the lead climbed to 33 before it was over.
Turning Point
MNU closed the first half on an 8-0 run to take a 13-point lead to the locker room.
Individual Leaders
Patrick Cairns shot 10-16 for a career-high 26 points and 9 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench.
Trey Brown hit 5 threes for 22 points.
Dante Scroggins added 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Dakota Quinn had 11 points, 13 rebounds, a career-high 10 assists, and 4 blocks for his second career triple double.
Anthony Brown had 10 points and 6 assists. And
Cameron Brady made all 5 of his shots for 10 points in 10 minutes off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 56% and held the Mustangs to 42%.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Evangel (9-7, 5-5) at 7:30.
