Score: MNU 57 - Benedictine 50
Record: MNU (16-10, 15-8), BC (17-12, 11-12)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers pulled out a close win against Benedictine College on Wednesday for Senior Night. The first quarter started slow for both teams with the scored tied at 6-6 at the end of it. The second quarter picked up, but the lead kept on going back and forth with MNU ending the first half with a 1-point lead. The Pioneers had a dominating third quarter, outscoring Benedictine 23-13, but Benedictine did not back down. The Ravens cut the MNU lead to 5 with 27 seconds left, but MNU Senior
Marketa Veselkova hit 2 free throws to cement the lead and pull the Pioneers out of their losing streak.
Turning Point
Marketa Veselkova hit a three pointer with 6:23 left in the 4th quarter to give MNU a 54-41 lead.
Individual Leaders
Senior
Marketa Veselkova led MNU in scoring scoring with a career-high 22 points.
Mackenzie Loe had 13 points, 4 blocks, and 9 rebounds.
Anna Roulston had 7 points and 9 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 18-26 from the free throw line.
Up Next
The next game is on Saturday at Mount Mercy (5-23, 2-21) at 2:00 PM.
