The Basics
Score: MNU 104 - Clarke 102 (2OT)
Record: MNU (17-10, 13-8), CU (20-8, 16-6)
Location: Penn Gymnasium - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU won a thriller in double overtime over Clarke on Saturday. The Pioneers took a 5-point lead at halftime over the #23-ranked Pride, and the second half was a 1-possession game most of the way. MNU led by 5 with 4 minutes left, but Clarke took the lead on a 3-pointer with 2:15 remaining.
Trey Brown answered with a 3 of his own, but Clarke tied it again.
Trey Brown hit another 3 with under a minute to play, but the Pride tied it with a bucket and a foul to send the game into overtime. Once again the Pioneers led by 5 with under a minute to play, but Clarke hit 2 threes to force a second overtime. Neither team gained a multi-possession lead in the second OT, but an
Anthony Brown 3-pointer with just under 2 minutes left put the Pioneers up by 3. A handful of missed MNU free throws kept Clarke around, but the defense stepped up late to get key stops and MNU held on to win by 2.
Turning Point
Anthony Brown's 3-pointer with 2 minutes left in the second overtime gave MNU the lead for good.
Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 26 points and 9 rebounds.
Dante Scroggins shot 8-14 for 20 points and 7 rebounds.
Patrick Cairns had 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
Dakota Quinn had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. And
Trey Brown had 12 points and 10 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 11-24 from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at #7 William Penn (24-3, 18-3) at 7:30.
