TrEl'Shawn Smith Leads MNU Over Baker

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The Basics
Score: MNU 69 - Baker 60
Record: MNU (8-2, 8-1), BU (5-5, 4-5)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - TrEl'Shawn Smith scored 18 points in the first half en route to a season-high 21 in MNU's 69-60 victory over Baker on Tuesday. The Pioneers struggled from the field in the first half, and it took 18 bench points from TrEl'Shawn Smith to give MNU a 3-point lead at halftime. MNU opened the 3rd quarter with a 12-3 run, but Baker fought back to get within 3 to start the 4th. A 17-3 run by the Pioneers put the game out of reach, and MNU cruised to the finish to win by 9.

Turning Point
MNU opened the 3rd quarter on a 12-3 run to take control of the game.

Individual Leaders
TrEl'Shawn Smith shot 8-13 for 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench. Mackenzie Loe had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 blocks, and 3. Megan Scott had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Makayla Gooch added 10 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals. And Anna Roulston had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks off the bench.

Inside the Box Score
MNU took 20 more shots than Baker.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday, January 6 at home vs. Evangel (5-2, 3-2) at 5:30.