The Basics
Score: MNU 70 - Evangel 61
Record: MNU (9-5, 8-3), EU (8-8, 6-5)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers won a tough game with a late run in a 70-61 victory over Evangel on Wednesday. A 3-point halftime lead ballooned to 13 with a 12-2 run to open the 3rd quarter, but the Crusaders whittled away the deficit and took a 1-point lead with under a minute to play in the period.
Megan Scott hit a shot and
Makayla Gooch nailed a 3 at the buzzer to give MNU a 4-point lead heading to the 4th. The Pioneer defense held off Evangel, and
Megan Scott kept MNU in front with 13 big points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the 4th quarter.
Turning Point
Megan Scott's dominant 4th quarter.
Individual Leaders
Whitney Clampitt had a game-high 22 points, 2 blocks, and 4 steals.
Megan Scott shot 6-8 for 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks. And
Anna Roulston had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
MNU held Evangel to 30% shooting.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Benedictine (13-4, 7-4) at 2:00.
