Pioneers Beat Clarke

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The Basics
Score: MNU 81 - Clarke 73
Record: MNU (8-6, 5-6), CU (5-6, 4-4)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - Six Pioneers reached double figures and Patrick Cairns recorded a career-high 15 rebounds in MNU's 81-73 victory over Clarke on Saturday. In a tight first half, neither team led by more than 7. The Pride took the lead early in the second half, and built a 5-point lead with 13 minutes remaining. Over the next 4 minutes, MNU went on a 14-1 run to take an 8-point lead. Clarke got back within 3 points, but MNU used clutch threes from Dru Smith and Anthony Brown to keep the Pride at bay for an 8-point victory.

Turning Point
MNU's 14-1 run in the second half turned a 5-point deficit into an 8-point lead.

Individual Leaders
Patrick Cairns led the way with 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Anthony Brown had 15 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. Pedro Lopes added 13 points. Cameron Brady had 12 points. Dru Smith hit 3 threes for 12 points off the bench. And Ryan Robinson forced 13 missed free throws.

Inside the Box Score
Clarke went 13-26 from the free throw line.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Missouri Valley (5-8, 3-5) at 7:30.