The Basics
Score: MNU 67 - Central Methodist 55
Record: MNU (5-6, 2-6), CMU (5-7, 3-5)
Location: Puckett Field House - Fayette, Mo.

FAYETTE, Mo. - The Pioneers won their first road game as Pedro Lopes scored a career-high 22 points at CMU on Saturday. MNU jumped all over the Eagles, starting the game on a 16-2 run. The game settled for the rest of the half, and MNU took a 12-point lead to the locker room. CMU closed the gap to 5 about halfway through the second half, but MNU pulled away again to take a 16-point lead and win by 12.

Turning Point
MNU opened the game on a 16-2 run.

Individual Leaders
Pedro Lopes shot 10-15 for a career-high 22 points and 6 rebounds. Anthony Brown had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. And Blake Spellman added 11 points and 2 steals.

Inside the Box Score
CMU out-rebounded MNU 48-35.

Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at home vs. Baker (3-4, 1-2) at 7:30.