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The Basics
Score: MNU 95 - Culver-Stockton 70
Record: MNU (10-7, 7-7), CSC (4-5, 3-5)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers played a flawless second half to turn a tough game into a blowout in a 95-70 victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday. The Wildcats jumped out to an 8-0 lead and built a 16-5 lead after 7 minutes of play. MNU responded with a 9-0 run to close the gap, but Culver again used a run to lead by 12 with 5 minutes left in the half. The Pioneers dominated the next 25 minutes. A 14-3 run to close the half got MNU within 1, and the run continued into the second half. The Pioneer led by 13 after 6 minutes, and the advantage snowballed to 27 down the stretch.
Anthony Brown punctuated the game with a thunderous dunk in the final minutes.
Turning Point
The last 5 minutes of the first half saw MNU trim a 12-point deficit down to 1.
Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 23 points.
Blake Spellman shot 9-12 for 23 points and 6 assists off the bench.
Cameron Brady added 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Pedro Lopes had 12 points and 8 rebounds. And
Trey Brown had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU won the second half 56-30.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Baker (7-7, 5-5) at 4:00.
