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The Basics
Score: MNU 67 - Bellevue 58
Record: MNU (2-0), BU (2-1)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - It required double overtime, but MNU moved to 2-0 and claimed the Jeff Uphaus Memorial Tournament with a 67-58 victory over Bellevue on Thursday. In a defensive struggle, the Bruins took a 23-18 lead into halftime. MNU finally took a 1-point lead with 11 minutes remaining, and led by 6 with 5 minutes on the clock. But Bellevue fought back to tie it and the game went into overtime. Both teams scored 5 points in OT1, and another 5 minutes was added for OT2. Bellevue scored the first 2 points of the second overtime, but MNU went on a 14-0 run to take a commanding lead and seal the victory.
Turning Point
MNU's 14-0 run in the second overtime put them in front for good.
Individual Leaders
Trey Brown hit 4 threes for 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Anthony Brown shot 8-13 for 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals. And
Cameron Brady had 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
The teams combined to shoot 7-42 from beyond the arc.
Up Next
The next game is Monday at #15 Science & Arts of Oklahoma (0-0) at 6:00.
