The Basics
Score: MNU 61 - Central Methodist 75
Record: MNU (10-6, 9-4), CMU (12-3, 6-3)
Location: Puckett Field House - Fayette, Mo.
FAYETTE, Mo. - The Pioneers lost a tough game 75-61 at #8 CMU on Monday. MNU got off to a good start and led 33-22 with 2:19 left in the 2nd quarter, but CMU used a 30 point 3rd quarter to turn the tables. The Pioneers led by 6 going into the 2nd half, but a 10 point 3rd quarter by Mercedes Jefflo willed the Eagles back into the game. The Pioneers cut the Eagle lead to 1 off a
Whitney Clampitt fast break layup early in the 4th quarter, but the Eagles took charge from there, ending the game on a 17-4 run.
Turning Point
CMU scored 30 points in the third quarter to take the lead.
Individual Leaders
Whitney Clampitt shot 6-8 with 4 threes for 18 points and 2 steals.
Makayla Gooch had 13 points and 6 rebounds. And
Anna Roulston had 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
MNU went 12-23 from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is Thursday at home vs. Peru State College (8-11, 6-9) at 5:30.
